Gothic II: Gold Edition

Piranha Bytes · THQ Nordic

Released: Nov 29, 2005
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 09 Sep 2026, 18:48 GMT

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05 Jun 2026Developer post
Gothic 1 Remake is Out Now! Welcome to the Colony!
Gothic 1 Remake is Out Now! Welcome to the Colony! Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria - June 5th, 2026: Gothic 1 Remake is available now on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing one of the most beloved cult RPGs of the early 2000s back to life. Gothic 1 Remake has been
27 Jun 2024Developer post
Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Is Available Now for Nintendo Switch!
Vienna/Austria, June 27th, 2024: The Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, a bundle of the iconic RPGs Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic, has just been released for Nintendo Switch! Embark on an epic journey in the world of Khorinis, where every character, creature, and monst
07 May 2024Developer post
Why Get One If You Can Have Two? Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Coming to Nintendo
Vienna/Austria - May 07th, 2024: Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey to the mystical island of Khorinis, where two of the most beloved RPGs of all time await your discovery. Introducing the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, a captivating bundle featuring the timeless classi
29 Nov 2023Developer post
Gothic II Complete Classic releases today on Nintendo Switch!
Vienna/Austria - November 29, 2023: Gothic II Complete Classic, the award-winning sequel that has improved upon its predecessor, is now, for the first time, available on the Nintendo Switch™! With not only one brand new trailer but two for today's release, THQ Nordic offers a com
Vienna/Austria - November 29, 2023: Gothic II Complete Classic, the award-winning sequel that has improved upon its predecessor, is now, for the first time, available on the Nintendo Switch™! With not only one brand new trailer but two for today's release, THQ Nordic offers a comprehensive look at Gothic II Complete Classic on the handheld console, including action-packed gameplay captured on the Nintendo Switch. Watch the gameplay trailer and the release trailer now:
Gameplay trailer
https://youtu.be/NPog0Ofobss
Release trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqDvhVgnAwM
Download the assets here
Day-1 Patch Notes here
Bug reports form here
Gothic II Complete Classic includes the magnificent expansion Night of the Raven, introducing the expansive region of Jharkendar, along with a wealth of new weapons, enemies, skills, and quests.
Follow the story of the Nameless Hero and continue your journey in Gothic II Complete Classic. Over 100 missions, tough decisions, and memorable moments await – one of them definitely being Betsy. Did you know you can buy a sheep called Betsy? And that all sheep, in fact, are called Betsy? We will leave it to you to figure out the 'why' while facing Evil and surviving in a war-torn Khorinis.
Gothic II Complete Classic is available for Nintendo Switch™ now, at an SRP of $ 29.99 / € 29.99 / £ 24.99.
Digital edition will be released via the Nintendo eShop.
Physical edition only available at:

THQ Nordic EU Store
Gameware
THQ Nordic Vienna Store
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05 Oct 2023Developer post
Gothic II Complete Classic On Nintendo Switch Follows in November!
Vienna/Austria, October 5th, 2023: Who let the felons out? You, you, you, you! The nameless hero, defying all odds, shattered the magical barrier imprisoning the detainees of the Valley of Mines, granting them freedom. Yet, this act of liberation threw the whole region into chaos
Vienna/Austria, October 5th, 2023: Who let the felons out? You, you, you, you! The nameless hero, defying all odds, shattered the magical barrier imprisoning the detainees of the Valley of Mines, granting them freedom. Yet, this act of liberation threw the whole region into chaos and disarray. Food became scarce, criminals are roaming the streets, and the once-thriving ore production ground to a halt. In response, King Rhobar II dispatched his stalwart paladins to restore order, prepared to employ force if necessary.
Once more, the players step into the boots of the nameless hero, tasked with an even greater mission and confronting challenges of epic proportions. The fierce Orcs are only one part of the problem...
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Watch the trailer
Download the assets
Gothic II Complete Classic is coming to Nintendo Nintendo Switch on November 29th, 2023, and will include the magnificent expansion Night of the Raven, adding the expansive region of Jharkendar, along with a wealth of new weapons, enemies, skills, and quests, elevating the overall experience to even greater heights.
Gothic II Complete Classic is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on November 29th, 2023. The game will be available at an SRP of $ 29.99 / € 29.99 / £ 24.99. Gothic II Complete Classic is available for pre-order now.
Digital release will be via the Nintendo eShop.
Physical exclusively at:

THQ Nordic EU Store
Gameware
THQ Nordic Vienna Store
Original post
21 Aug 2023Developer post
Celebrating 20 Years of Gothic 2: Night of the Raven! Raven Sneak Peek!
Greetings, prisoners and loyal fans of Gothic series! On August 21st, we mark a truly momentous occasion - the 20th anniversary of the beloved game expansion for Gothic 2 - Night of the Raven, that has captured our hearts and imaginations. We want to extend our deepest gratitude
29 Nov 2022Developer post
Happy Anniversary, Gothic 2!
Happy anniversary! On this day exactly 20 years ago the legendary Gothic 2 was released! We hear you loud and clear and to celebrate the anniversary, we've added the option to play the classic version of the game on Steam (currently available in Polish, English, German and Russia
31 Dec 2021PCGamesN
2021's Mod of the Year is an epic open-world Gothic II total conversion
Players have voted an open-world mod for a 20-year-old RPG as Mod of the Year 2021 on ModDB. The epic Gothic II Chronicles Of Myrtana total conversion only released this month but has been selected as the best mod of the year by the community - beating out the likes of Black Mesa
23 Dec 2021Developer post
Alkimia and THQ Nordic wishing you Happy Holidays from the Colony!
Greetings from the Colony! As the year 2021 is coming to an end, Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support and enjoy the holidays! We have prepared a short video from the Gothic Remake developer
15 Mar 2021Developer post
Happy 20 years of Gothic!
Happy 20 Years Gothic, here is to another 20! As a present, we give you a sneak peek of a Scavenger shot from the Gothic Remake created by Alkimia Interactive! Also, the store page is live – A lot more information coming soon so join or to stay tuned!
19 Feb 2020Developer post
Yes, we do it! The Gothic Remake is going to happen
Next step is to set up a Barcelona based studio and head into main production Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, February 19th, 2020: Just a little over two months after releasing a playable teaser for the Gothic Remake and asking the players for their feedback, the answer is cl
13 Dec 2019Developer post
Surprise, Surprise: Here's a Playable Teaser for Possible Remake of Gothic
Is it a Gothic Remake? Not yet, but it can become one: THQ Nordic releases playable prototype on Steam, asks for the player's opinion Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, December 13th, 2019: „Welcome to the colony!“ – how is it possible that 18 years have passed since we first he
22 May 2019Eurogamer
THQ Nordic acquires... Gothic creator Piranha Bytes
THQ Nordic has acquired Gothic creator Piranha Bytes, and with it the IP rights to Gothic, Risen and Elex. The two companies have worked together before - THQ Nordic having been the publisher of Elex (2017), which was a bit ropey but charming nonetheless (a little like Piranha By
21 Dec 2017Developer post
Nominees announced: The "No Apologies" Award and Gothic II Gold!
Dear Gothic community, first of all, a big think you to you all - Steam announced all the Nominees for the Steam Awards 2017 yesterday. Due to your help and support, we are happy to say that Gothic II Gold is among the Nominees for the "No Apologies" Award. What a great surprise!
21 Dec 2017Developer post
Nominees announced: The "No Apologies" Award and Gothic II Gold!
Dear Gothic community, first of all, a big think you to you all - Steam announced all the Nominees for the Steam Awards 2017 yesterday. Due to your help and support, we are happy to say that Gothic II Gold is among the Nominees for the "No Apologies" Award. What a great surprise!
17 Oct 2017Developer post
ELEX is now available on Steam!
Dear Gothic & ELEX fans, we are proud and happy to announce that ELEX is now available here on Steam We have also added some Digital Extras if you are interested in Soundtrack, Artbook and Making Of: Have fun, enjoy and stay tuned Piranha Bytes & THQ Nordic
17 Oct 2017Developer post
ELEX is now available on Steam!
Dear Gothic & ELEX fans, we are proud and happy to announce that ELEX is now available here on Steam We have also added some Digital Extras if you are interested in Soundtrack, Artbook and Making Of: Have fun, enjoy and stay tuned Piranha Bytes & THQ Nordic
23 Jun 2014Shacknews
Rolling out: the history of Transformers video games
With both Transformers: Age of Extinction and Rise of the Dark Spark arriving this week, the robots in disguise will be rolling out in force and arriving onto the new generation of consoles. The robots have found their niche as of late, thanks to High Moon Studios' recent release
05 May 2011Eurogamer
Why Gothic dev Piranha dumped JoWooD
Gothic 3 scored only 8/10 because developer JoWooD "forced" the game's release when it was "not ready", developer Piranha Bytes has revealed to Eurogamer. That was the final nail in the coffin: Piranha Bytes walked away from its long-term publisher partner and the renowned RPG se
12 Apr 2011Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Gothic Will Rise(n) Again
I’ve been travelling for 25 hours, and now I’m in Utah. There’s snow, and buildings made from wood. Why do I tell you this? Because I’m knackered and want to have a little moan. Pity me. Weep for me. Tell me you love me. Cheery news, however: 1) there’s a big pot of coffee right