While the biggest publishers are gearing up for their Gamescom appearances, THQ Nordic has already kicked things off with its Digital Showcase 2026. For about an hour, the event offered trailers, release dates, and announcements for a diverse portfolio of RPG classics, co-op horror, and demolition racing – no single mega-blockbuster, but plenty of content for fans across multiple niches simultaneously.
What Was Shown at the Showcase
- Gothic II received a new release date for its remastered version: September 29.
- Gothic III will follow for consoles on November 24.
- For the Gothic Remake, a Photo Mode and a Mod Kit were announced, allowing the community to create their own content.
- A Gothic board game called „A Shadow’s Quest” will launch on Gamefound starting September 30.
- REANIMAL is getting its first major DLC titled „The Prisoner”.
- Wreckfest 2 and Way of the Hunter 2 were showcased with new trailer material.
- THQ Nordic currently has 29 games in development, 12 of which are still completely unannounced.
Why Gothic Fans Should Pay Attention Right Now
With the Gothic II release date on September 29 and Gothic III on November 24, THQ Nordic is consistently continuing its overhaul of the cult series – after the Gothic 1 Remake has already been released, the series will now be fully available in its modern form. Particularly exciting for veteran fans: the Mod Kit and Photo Mode demonstrate that the publisher is explicitly relying on the active modding community that kept the original games alive for years.
From our perspective, this strategy makes sense: Instead of relying on a single blockbuster moment like the biggest publishers, THQ Nordic is banking on a broad portfolio of loyal fan communities – from Gothic to REANIMAL to Wreckfest. For players, this means that anyone following one of these franchises now gets concrete dates to mark down, rather than vague announcements without a release window.
Source: Xbox Wire
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