Gothic Playable Teaser

Released Dec 2019 · delisted

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.

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Evaluation

Gothic Playable Teaser was released on December 13, 2019 as a free prototype — explicitly not a full game — designed to gather player feedback on whether a full Gothic remake should be made. It served its purpose: over 43,000 players responded to a survey, and THQ Nordic greenlit the Gothic Remake on February 19, 2020 with 94.8% approval. The teaser is no longer available for purchase on the Steam store. The teaser itself was always a one-time feedback instrument, and its role concluded once the full remake was officially greenlit and a dedicated studio (Alkimia Interactive) was established in March 2021 to develop it. The Gothic Remake is a separate product; the teaser's job is done.

Evidence

THQ Nordic announced the Gothic Remake was officially greenlit based on survey results from 43,000+ players with 94.8% approval, fulfilling the teaser's stated purpose.

news post · Feb 19, 2020 source development ending

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Store page explicitly states this is not a full game — it is a playable teaser to gauge interest in a potential Gothic remake, with player feedback described as essential to moving forward.

store metadata · Dec 13, 2019 source ambiguous

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Details

Developer

THQ Nordic Barcelona

Publisher

THQ Nordic

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

About this game

This is not a full game. Its a playable teaser version to a potential approach for a new Gothic game. Nothing is set in stone.

So your feedback is essential to turn Gothic into a modern game. Therefore, and to reward your loyalty, Gothic - Playable Teaser is totally free for all fans who already have any of the titles in the Gothic saga or developed by Piranha Bytes!

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs.

King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.
To prevent them from escaping, the monarch asks his best magicians to create a magical barrier. But something goes wrong. The magic gets out of control and a mutiny turns the mines into a wild territory now controlled by the most violent prisoners.
The King is forced to negotiate with the new owners, while the tension between the different factions of the mines increases. What no one expects is that the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change absolutely everything.

Features:

Return to The Colony, a reimagination of the popular and revolutionary game Gothic from 2001. Rediscover the world of the mining colony, its secrets and challenges in this playable version of 2 hours.
Play as the Nameless Hero – Manage the fate of a lifetime convicted prisoner who must survive in a world of wild animals, creatures and convicts of dangerous reputation.
Experience a 2 hour long introduction to The Colony – A mysterious red scroll and a set of strange characters will immerse you in a complex story of loyalties and betrayals.
Fight humans and others creatures like Scavengers and Wolfs – Learn the combat arts through a tactical and demanding combat system
Discover the possibilities of crafting – Experiment with ingredients and recipes to discover powerful soothing and healing foods