Developer Alkimia has released the first feature update for Gothic 1 Remake following its release earlier this year. The update brings in a host of changes and refinements, and is headlined by the addition of a Photo Mode, giving players all the tools they might need to capture some striking screenshots from throughout the game.
The update also brings Marvin Mode – essentially an official cheat mode that gives players options to tinker around with many of the game’s settings, which could range from opening a difficult-to-pick lock to teleporting around and spawning items, and even spawning in characters or creatures. Players can access Marvin Mode by hitting Esc and typing “MARVIN” before hitting Esc again. It can be disabled by hitting Esc and typing “42”.
As for other changes brought in by the update, players can now access more customization options for the Brotherhood through a member of the Swamp camp, and it’s now easier to pass in-game time at a quicker pace by simply using the Wait feature when sitting on a bench. When it comes to fixes, plenty of refinements have been brought in, cleaning up dodgy interactions with golem corpses in chapter 4, for example. For more details, take a look at the full patch notes below.
Alkimia had announced the Photo Mode update all the way back in August. At the time, the company also thanked players for their support for the remake, and even confirmed that its next project will be revealed in 2027.
Gothic 1 Remake is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. For more details, take a look at our review. And while you’re at it, check out our thoughts on why it has sold so well despite its flaws.
Gothic 1 Remake Feature Update 1 patch notes:
New Features:
- Marvin Mode (Activate using ESC marvin ESC)
- Photo Mode (Activate in the pause menu or with the L key)
- Brotherhood immersion/customization feature (as a member of the Swamp Camp)
- Waiting feature while sitting on a bench
Improvements:
- More sound reactions
- Crafted weapons have improved stats.
- Specific animation for dying in the water by receiving damage
Gameplay fixes:
- Fix a bug which makes equipping two identical rings not work as expected.
- Logic check now includes the items in the player’s pouch.
- Fix many location and enemy journal entries that weren’t unlocking correctly.
- Fix the bug so Green Goblins have clubs and swords and Goblin Warriors have morning stars.
- Fix a bug which causes Saturas to sell the Water Mages Robe twice.
Quest fixes:
Chapter 1:
- Fix for the blocker in the quest “Aaron Chest” if the player solves it in an alternative order.
Chapter 2:
- Fix for Gor Na Dun’s reaction in combat during the trial in the quest “The Minecrawler Nest”.
Chapter 3:
- Added fallbacks for Lester, Milten and Gorn when the player already has their focus stone before starting the focus quest.
Chapter 4:
- Fix for interaction with golem corpses from all angles.
- Fix for Urshak not appearing in the Ruined Castle after triggering the quest “Find The Orc Shaman”.
Chapter 6:
- Mad Kalom’s combat behavior, navigation and attacks polished for certain situations.
