Some anniversary announcements are just nostalgia posts. This one actually comes with a new platform release.
Gothic Classic is coming to iOS later in 2026, according to THQ Nordic’s 25th anniversary announcement for the original cult RPG. The publisher has not given an exact release date yet, but reports on the announcement say more details, including pricing and timing, will be shared later.
That is the part that matters most up front. Not vague celebration language, not merch first, not remake chatter. The real news is that the original Gothic is heading to iPhone and iPad, which gives the 2001 RPG another modern platform more than two decades after its debut. THQ Nordic’s anniversary messaging also ties the reveal directly to the series turning 25, with the original game having launched on March 15, 2001.
Gothic Classic iOS Release Window
Right now, the release window is still broad: later this year, meaning later in 2026. There is no exact day or month attached yet. That matters because a lot of quick news posts turn “later this year” into something more specific than it is. At this stage, the correct read is simple: the iOS version is announced, but it is not dated yet.
So if you are looking for a countdown or App Store pre-order date, that information is not public yet. The announcement is real, but the schedule is still incomplete.
Why This Announcement Matters
This is not a random mobile port of a forgotten RPG. Gothic is one of those games that built a long afterlife through atmosphere, faction-based progression, and that rough, unforgiving identity older PC RPG fans still talk about. The original release became especially influential in parts of Europe, and the series has kept enough relevance for THQ Nordic to continue expanding it through ports, remasters, and the upcoming remake.
That is why the iOS version stands out. It is not being announced in isolation. It lands in the middle of a broader Gothicpush that already includes the Gothic 1 Remake, which THQ Nordic dated for June 5, 2026, as well as previously announced console plans for the classic trilogy. In other words, the brand is not just being remembered — it is actively being pushed back into circulation.
What Version of Gothic Is Coming to iOS?
The iOS release is being announced as Gothic Classic, which is the same branding already used for the Nintendo Switch version. THQ Nordic’s official Gothic 1 Classic site shows the game currently available on PC and Nintendo Switch, while recent reporting says iOS is the next platform being added.
That is an important distinction because some readers will automatically assume this is the remake coming to mobile. It is not. This is the classic version of the original game, not the full Unreal Engine remake scheduled for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
Is Android Coming Too?
Right now, the announcement support is stronger for iOS than for Android. Some coverage notes that the trailer language mentions mobile more broadly, but the press materials tied to the anniversary announcement specifically point to iOS. So until THQ Nordic says otherwise, treating Android as confirmed would be sloppy.
That does not mean Android is impossible. It just means it is not officially confirmed in the same way yet, and there is no reason to blur that distinction for the sake of a cleaner headline.
What Else Was Announced for the 25th Anniversary?
The mobile port was the headline, but it was not the only thing tied to the anniversary. Reports on THQ Nordic’s 25th anniversary messaging say the publisher is also rolling out a new merch line, including a limited Scavenger figurine, an imitation leather Valley of Mines map, and a Gothic Classic Sketchbook featuring original art and concept material.
That fits the broader strategy pretty clearly. The company is not treating Gothic as a one-off retro re-release. It is packaging the anniversary as a full franchise beat, with mobile, merch, console visibility, and the remake all feeding into the same moment.
The Bottom Line
Gothic Classic is coming to iOS later in 2026, and that is the actual takeaway from the 25th anniversary announcement. There is no exact release date yet, but the platform reveal is official enough to matter, especially with Gothic 1 Remakealso due out on June 5, 2026 and the series getting a larger revival push across multiple platforms.
So yes, this is partly a nostalgia announcement. But it is also a real new release. For longtime fans, it is another way to revisit Gothic. For people who never touched it on PC, it may end up being the easiest entry point the original game has had in years.