THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive are pulling back the curtain on the Gothic 1 Remake’s multilingual production with a brand-new “Voices Across the Colony” behind-the-scenes series. Each featurette highlights the intricate localization process across English, German, Polish, and Russian, celebrating the voice actors and directors who breathe life into one of the most beloved RPG worlds of all time.
These new videos dive into the recording booths and creative process behind the remake’s gritty dialogue and emotional performances, showing how Gothic’s trademark tone, darkly humorous, rough-edged, and surprisingly human, was recaptured for a new generation.
The Voices Behind the English Cast
The English-language recording was produced by PitStop Productions, featuring Joseph May (Nameless Hero), Andres Williams (Diego), Harry Myers (Xardas), Emma Gregory (UrNazkrog, Velaya), and Adam Diggle (Ur-Shak), under the direction of Beth Park and Daniel Bainbridge.
“The script feels really grounded and dangerous in places,” said Diggle, who plays Ur-Shak. “That unpredictability is part of what made me fall in love with Gothic all over again.”
Joseph May added, “Voice acting lets me play characters I’d never get to on screen. I’m not intimidating to look at—but with my voice, I can be.”
Reimagining Gothic in Its Native Tongue
The German localization, directed by Tim Henneman, features Bodo Henkel (Xardas), Christian Wewerka (Nameless Hero), and Matthias Keller (Diego). Henkel, who famously voiced Xardas in the original, reflected on his legacy:
“I walked into a place once and someone said, ‘You sound just like Xardas!’ And I had to tell them, ‘I am.’”
Henneman explained how the new version expands creatively beyond simple translation:
“With Gothic, we’re crafting something new—sometimes characters say completely different lines, but the meaning and tone stay true.”
Passion and Nostalgia in Poland and Russia
In Poland, veterans and newcomers alike lend their voices under Jakub Rezmer and Maksymilian Bogumił, featuring performances from Jacek Mikołajczak (Nameless Hero) and Adam Bauman (Gomez, Diego). The featurette captures the spirit of Gothic’s enduring fandom in Poland, where the original games became cult classics.
Meanwhile, in Russia, Ivan Zharkov and Evelina Novikova direct a cast that includes Petr Glanc-Ivaschenko (Nameless Hero) and Fedor Sukhov (Xardas), who returns to the role after nearly two decades.
“What I hope,” said Sukhov, “is for new players to talk with their dads about how they played Gothic. That’s what this remake is about—a dialogue of generations.”
A Celebration of Voices and Legacy
Across its four languages, Gothic 1 Remake honors not only its source material but also the international community that has kept its flame alive. From subtle humor to gruff exchanges, every line helps rebuild the Colony’s distinctive atmosphere from the ground up.
Fans can experience the world firsthand through the Gothic 1 Remake demo, available now on Steam, and follow the full Making Of series on YouTube for more behind-the-scenes looks at the project’s development.
