Gothic 1 Remake PS5 Version Delayed Again to November 24 in Japan
The second delay for the Japanese PS5 version, following a similar postponement in June, indicates the publisher's focus on localizing the game's content for the Japanese market while the title has already found commercial success on PC and Xbox.
Key Facts
- THQ Nordic Japan delayed the PS5 download version of Gothic 1 Remake from July 16 to November 24, 2026.
- The delay is to allow time for expression adjustments for the Japanese market and other release preparations.
- A PS5 physical version for Japan was also announced, with details to come later.
- The PC and Xbox Series X|S versions launched on June 6, 2026, and sold over 500,000 units in the first week.
- The game is a full remake of the 2001 open-world RPG Gothic, developed by Alkimia Interactive.
Reporting from 4 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark.
THQ Nordic Japan announced on July 10 that the PS5 download version of Gothic 1 Remake will now release on November 24, 2026, delayed from July 16. This is the second delay for the Japanese PS5 version; the original simultaneous launch was postponed to July 16 for expression adjustments. The new delay is again to ensure thorough preparation including expression adjustments for the Japanese market. Alongside the delay, THQ Nordic Japan also announced a PS5 physical version, with details on pre-orders and release date to come later. The open-world action RPG, a full remake of the 2001 classic Gothic, launched on PC (Steam, GOG) and Xbox Series X|S on June 6, 2026. The game sold over 500,000 copies in its first week and holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam with 88% positive reviews from approximately 22,000 user reviews. The domestic PS5 download version is priced at 7,700 yen. Developer Alkimia Interactive handled the remake.
The PS5 download version was originally scheduled to launch alongside the PC and Xbox versions on June 6, but was first pushed to July 16 for expression adjustments. Now it is delayed again to November 24. THQ Nordic Japan also confirmed a PS5 physical version is in the works, with pre-order details to be announced later. The game, developed by Alkimia Interactive, is a full remake of the 2001 open-world RPG Gothic. It launched on PC and Xbox Series X|S on June 6 and has sold over 500,000 units in its first week, with a "Very Positive" rating on Steam from over 22,000 reviews. The Japanese PS5 download version is priced at 7,700 yen. The publisher has not yet announced a release date for the physical edition.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「Gothic 1 Remake」発売日が再延期。PS5ダウンロード版は11月24日リリース
- 4Gamer.net 「Gothic 1 Remake」，PS5ダウンロード版の発売日を11月24日に変更。国内向けの表現調整など発売準備のため
- Automaton 過酷オープンワールドARPG『Gothic 1 Remake』国内PS5版、11月24日へ再延期。表現調整をはじめ、発売準備に万全を期すため
- Game Spark 無名の囚人から成長していくオープンワールドRPG『Gothic 1 Remake』PS5ダウンロード版11月24日にリリース延期。PS5パッケージ版も後日発売