Gothic 3 Classic on PS5, Xbox and Switch 2: Release Date, Price and What's Changed
When Gothic 3 Classic comes out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2, what it costs, if there's a boxed copy, and whether it's on PS4 or Switch 1.
Gothic 3, Piranha Bytes' sprawling 2006 open-world RPG, is coming to modern consoles for the first time as Gothic 3 Classic. It's the last part of THQ Nordic's plan to put the original Gothic trilogy on PlayStation and Xbox, after Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic earlier this year. Here's what's confirmed about the date, platforms, price and changes, and what isn't.
When does Gothic 3 Classic come out?
Gothic 3 Classic launches on 24 November 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2, the same day on all three. The PlayStation Store and Microsoft's Xbox store both list it for 14:00 UTC (15:00 in central Europe). THQ Nordic dated the PlayStation and Xbox versions in April and added the Switch 2 version shortly after.
Is Gothic 3 Classic on PS4, Xbox One or Switch 1?
No. THQ Nordic's official site lists only PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 (plus PC). The PlayStation Store page is for a PS5 version, and Microsoft's store lists it for Xbox Series X|S only. THQ Nordic's own post on the Switch 2 version, quoted by RPG Site, says it's "Switch 2 only".
That's a change from the first two games, which are also on PS4 and Xbox One. THQ Nordic's April announcement, as reported by RPG Site, still listed PS4 for Gothic 3 Classic, but every current official listing leaves it out.
How much does Gothic 3 Classic cost?
$29.99 or €29.99, the same as the first two Classic games. RPG Site's report of THQ Nordic's April announcement gives the dollar price, and THQ Nordic's own shop lists it at €29.99. The PlayStation and Xbox stores don't show a price yet.
Is there a physical edition?
Yes. THQ Nordic's online shop takes orders for Gothic 3 Classic on PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X, shipping on 24 November. RPG Site reports that the Switch 2 box is a Game-Key Card, meaning the cartridge unlocks a download rather than holding the game. The official game site says retailer details are still to follow.
What does "Classic" mean, and what's new?
It's the original 2006 game rather than a remake, reworked for controllers. THQ Nordic lists three changes:
- Community Patch 1.75 built in, plus further gameplay improvements
- A gamepad interface and controls made for the console versions
- Better optimisation, which THQ Nordic says delivers "the smoothest Gothic 3 experience yet"
On PS5 it supports the DualSense's vibration and trigger effects and plays offline. Microsoft's listing shows achievements and cloud saves, and the game is optimised for Xbox Series X|S. It's single-player only.
Which languages does it support?
THQ Nordic's shop lists voices in English, German, Russian and Polish, with text also in French, Spanish, Italian and Simplified Chinese.
Is it on PC?
It already is. Steam lists the original game under the Gothic 3 Classic name at $19.99, available there since 2009. THQ Nordic hasn't said whether the console changes come to the PC version.
Are Gothic 1 and 2 Classic on consoles?
Yes, both are out. According to THQ Nordic's official sites:
- Gothic Classic: Switch since 28 September 2023; PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S since 28 July 2026
- Gothic II Complete Classic (with the Night of the Raven expansion): Switch since 29 November 2023; PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S since 29 September 2026
Both cost €29.99. Gothic 1 Remake, a full rebuild of the first game, came out on 5 June 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
