Gothic 1 Remake System Requirements
Last updated: 2026-06-24
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Below are the official PC system requirements for Gothic 1 Remake (released June 5, 2026). The headline points: you need a DirectX 12 GPU with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM, and an SSD is mandatory.
Minimum requirements (1080p)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB (SSD required) |
Recommended requirements (1440p / high)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-7700K |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti or AMD RX 6800 XT (12 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB (SSD) |
Upscaling & performance features
Gothic 1 Remake ships with modern upscalers, so even mid-range GPUs can push higher frame rates:
- NVIDIA DLSS (with Frame Generation on RTX cards)
- AMD FSR 3.1+
- Intel XeSS
Will it run well? Quick tips
- Use an SSD — it's not optional. The colony streams assets as you move; an HDD causes stutter and long loads.
- Turn on DLSS/FSR/XeSS set to Quality first — it's nearly free performance.
- If you're CPU-limited, lower shadows, view distance and crowd density before touching resolution.
- Update your GPU drivers after launch-week patches — early reviews noted technical issues that patches address.
Ready to play once your PC checks out? Read the beginner guide, plan your best build, and see how long it takes to beat.
FAQ
- Can my PC run Gothic 1 Remake?
- If you have at least an RTX 2070 (or RX 6700 XT), 16GB of RAM and an SSD, you meet the minimum spec. For 1440p/high settings aim for an RTX 3070 Ti or RX 6800 XT and 32GB of RAM.
- Is an SSD required for Gothic 1 Remake?
- Yes. An SSD is mandatory — the open world streams assets constantly and a hard drive will cause severe stutter and long loads. Keep around 60GB free.
- Does Gothic 1 Remake support DLSS and frame generation?
- Yes. The game supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR 3.1+, Intel XeSS and Frame Generation, so mid-range GPUs can hit higher frame rates with upscaling enabled.
- How much storage does Gothic 1 Remake need?
- About 60GB of free space on an SSD.
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