During the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on the “M.Video” website, a fascinating interview with the talented employees of THQ Nordic working on the remake of the iconic game Gothic was unveiled. They shared intriguing details about the game, specifically catering to Russian-speaking users.
Let’s delve into the highlights of the interview.
Exploring Atmosphere, Plot, and Content
- The remake aims to maintain the original game’s dark, dangerous, and grim atmosphere.
- Script holes will be addressed in the remake, enhancing the plot’s weight and significance while smoothly leading to the sequel, Gothic 2.
- The world in the remake is 30% larger than the original, with camps reflecting a more realistic scale and denser content in the New Camp and the Sect Camp.
- Unused or partially implemented ideas from the original game’s development phase will be incorporated into the remake.
- Additional content will be introduced in the latter part of the game to provide more activities beyond the main storyline, addressing a previous deficiency.
Diving into Gameplay
- Fans’ request to maintain the original gameplay complexity without simplifications has been acknowledged as crucial by the developers.
- The most exceptional armor remains exclusive to factions.
- Survival and livelihood aspects such as crafting, blacksmithing, alchemy, and hunting have been significantly expanded compared to the original game.
- The combat system in the remake is a modernized version of the original, with a focus on progression through teachers. The mage path will be broadened to allow for a “pure” mage playthrough.
- No new monster types will be introduced.
- NPCs’ daily routines and world simulation will be retained, with enhanced reactivity to in-game events due to technological advancements.
Exploring Other Aspects
- A special demo featuring a different character was showcased to journalists last summer, hinting at potential future public availability.
- The music in the remake is categorized into themes from the original (remastered), variations of original themes, and entirely new compositions for previously silent locations.
- Russian voiceovers will be included in the remake, with efforts to involve the original game’s official localization actors.
Stay tuned for updates on the release date of the Gothic remake!
Link from stopgame.ru