Gothic Classic coming to Switch on September 28
The original game code without any remastering or remaking.
THQ Nordic has announced Gothic Classic for Switch. It is a port of the original Gothic game code, without any remastering or remaking. It will launch on September 28. A physical edition will be sold exclusively via THQ Nordic Store and gameware.at.
Here is an overview of the game, via THQ Nordic:
About
For the first time, relive this amazing RPG on a handheld console and enjoy the game that revolutionized roleplaying games on the go! Dive into dark times and adventures with great performance and a well adapted user interface and controls—the classic is back and still a very in-depth RPG with a lively simulation!
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed ore. You are thrown through the barrier into this prison colony. With your back against the wall, you have to survive and form volatile alliances until you can finally escape.
Key Features
- A big RPG experience with over 50 hours of gameplay.
- A large variety of weapons and spells for your character.
- A unique character development systems that is tied to teachers that can be found in the world.
- A simulated living world where people go to work, sleep, eat, and fight to survive.
- Make a choice between three different camps that all have their unique perspectives on the main story.
An unedited list of fixes that will be incorporated into Gothic Classic for Switch is available here.
Watch the announcement trailer below.