Gothic II: Gold Edition

Open-world action RPG with unguided quests and challenging progression

Piranha Bytes · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Nov 29, 2005

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 18K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 86 in 30 days
Playing now: 415; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Gothic II: Gold Edition?

A third-person, single-player action RPG set in an open medieval fantasy world. You explore Khorinis, complete quests, talk to characters, and fight with weapons and magic after freed prisoners begin raiding the region.

For you if...

+you enjoy open-world exploration without quest markers
+you want demanding character progression and combat
+you prefer single-player dark fantasy stories

Not for you if...

−you dislike backtracking and long stretches of walking
−you prefer clear quest directions and guided objectives
−you want a relaxed difficulty curve

What players say

94% of 17,941 reviews are positive · 96% of 86 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the layered open world, unguided exploration, and sense of progression. Common complaints concern awkward controls, vague quests, heavy backtracking, bugs, and failures to launch on modern systems; several players recommend community fixes.