Rain rattled against my window as I watched the Gothic 1 Remake trailer for the third time; June 5 sat circled on my calendar. You feel that low tug when an old favorite returns, louder and sharper. I kept hitting refresh on the Steam page until the release time appeared.
Your calendar probably already says June 5 — Gothic 1 Remake release countdown
Gothic 1 Remake goes live worldwide on Friday, June 5. The official countdown embedded below will reach zero once the game unlocks.
The countdown is keyed to the official times listed by THQ Nordic:
- 10am PT
- 12pm CT
- 1pm ET
- 5pm UTC
- 6pm BST
- 7pm CET
I pulled those times from THQ Nordic’s announcement and the Steam store page; barring last-minute changes from the publisher, they won’t move. If THQ Nordic revises the schedule, I’ll update this guide so you can plan the drop.
When does Gothic 1 Remake release?
Short answer: Friday, June 5 worldwide. If you follow THQ Nordic or the Steam store page, you’ll see the official release time matched to the time zones above.
What time will it go live in my timezone?
Use the times listed earlier and match them to your local clock. I recommend setting a reminder in your phone or on Steam so you don’t miss the moment the servers flip. If you want a quick converter, Google, Discord communities, and the Steam client all handle timezone conversion reliably.
Is there a demo or pre-order bonus?
There is no demo announced. You can pre-order on Steam to receive the official soundtrack as a bonus, as noted on the store page. I checked the offer — it’s a digital soundtrack tied to the Steam pre-order, no physical component.
You probably remember the Valley of Mines if you played the original — what to expect from Gothic 1 Remake
The remake retells the original story set in the Valley of the Mines, keeping the plot but rebuilding the systems and visuals from the ground up. The Colony is reactive to how you behave; NPCs, factions, and quests respond to your choices.
The remake lands like a rusted gate swinging open, bringing dust and sharper visuals. Combat has been modernised for more fluid encounters, and the game promises over 50 hours of exploration across the Colony.
You choose your faction and steer the story: the miners, the mercenaries, or the other groups mentioned in the original. Factions tangle like threads on a loom, and every decision pulls at the weave.
Expect secrets, side quests, and the choice-driven storytelling that made the original memorable. The modern control and camera systems should feel familiar if you play RPGs on PC via Steam, and you’ll notice THQ Nordic’s stamp on the marketing and distribution.
If you want the soundtrack, pre-order through Steam; the store page includes the offer and purchase flow. For community chatter, check Reddit threads, Steam discussions, and YouTube reaction videos from outlets that covered the remake — they often post launch-day tips and server reports.
I’ll be watching the launch window alongside you — will the remake match your memories or rewrite them entirely?