Gothic will get an unexpected prequel: THQ Nordic has announced the board game Gothic: A Shadowʼs Quest
While gamers are waiting for the announcement of Gothic Remake release date, THQ Nordic has made another unexpected announcement that will delight fans of the iconic fantasy franchise and board games.
Here's What We Know
THQ Nordic announced the development of the board game Gothic: A Shadowʼs Quest, which will be a prequel to the events of the first part of the series.
Gothic: A Shadow's Quest - a brand-new Gothic adventure - is coming soon to @gamefound!
- Gothic Game (@gothicthegame) January 14, 2025
Become a "Shadow", an aspiring member of the Old Camp who wants to make a name for himself within the Colony even before the Nameless Hero's arrival. pic.twitter.com/7l9AiTniPB
The Shadows, members of the Old Camp in the Valley of the Mines, will take centre stage. They will have to fulfil dangerous tasks, fight monsters and develop their abilities.
The game can be played alone or in co-op with up to three friends. And the rules allow the participation of a traditional for tabletop role-playing games game-master.
One session in Gothic: A Shadowʼs Quest will take about 120 minutes, there are 8 character classes, different weapons and magic abilities to choose from. In the set, buyers will receive a map, character cards, challenge cards, figurines of different creatures and so on.
On the Gamefound website, the developers have opened a game page where you can not only donate, but also find out the latest details of Gothic: A Shadowʼs Quest.
Sponsors will be able to purchase the novelty at a discount and play it before the official release.
The cost of the game itself is not yet reported.
Source: @gothicthegame, Gamefound