Gothic Classic brings the hit RPG to mobile for the first time as iOS release announced

• Gothic Classic brings Piranha Bytes’ legendary RPG to mobile devices for the very first time
• Arriving on iOS alongside a highly anticipated remaster later this year
• Originally launched in 2003, Gothic paved the way for numerous fan-favorite RPGs

Back in the day, before AAA graphics and design standards were firmly established, the RPG genre felt like the Wild West. One of the early pioneers that truly left its mark was Gothic, an iconic dark fantasy title from Piranha Bytes, which is now making its debut on mobile!

According to announcements from current series owners THQ Nordic, alongside a planned remaster for consoles and PC, Gothic Classic will arrive on iOS later this year. A newly released trailer showcases the game in action, featuring updated visuals and optimized touchscreen controls.

For long-time fans, this marks a return to the original world of Gothic in all its early 200s glory. You might be surprised by how much interactivity and proto-survival gameplay this classic RPG offers, not to mention its extensive storyline.

Back to the classics

With Gothic Remastered set for release later this year featuring familiar AAA polish and ray tracing, I believe many of you who fondly remember the original will be happy to revisit it in its rawer, less polished state.

I only have a vague knowledge of Gothic, as it predates my time by quite a bit, but it casts a surprisingly long shadow, particularly among gamers from Poland, Russia, and (fittingly) Germany—a fact that undoubtedly influenced other RPGs from the region. It certainly makes Gothic Classic well worth checking out when it hits iOS later this year.

Or, if you’d like to tide yourself over with some of the other great mobile titles before release, why not explore one of our curated lists? Our guide to the best RPGs on Android offers excellent picks for fans looking to enjoy deep role-playing experiences on smartphones.