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Gothic 2: Nostalgy
Version: in development - enhancements
Nostalgy – Modification for Gothic 2
The roots of Gothic 2: Nostalgy trace back to 2014. At that time, the mod was developed by a single creator known as Ulgamecid. As the work progressed, more people joined the project, eventually forming a large team. Older versions of Nostalgy are available for download in Russian and German.
In 2024, the developers decided to abandon the old version and start entirely from scratch. This decision allowed them to remove accumulated errors and give the project a clear development direction. So, what can we expect from the new version?
Nostalgy is intended to be an expansion for Gothic 2, similar to The Night of the Raven. It will not drastically alter the main story but will introduce a new storyline that, at a certain point, will fully engross the Nameless Hero. Similar to The Night of the Raven, new guilds will be introduced, but the player will have to choose only one without affecting their original faction affiliation.
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What will Gothic 2: Nostalgy include?
✔ New location – Tymoris – a mysterious archipelago mentioned in Gothic 1, now fully playable.
✔ Expanded story – a new plot full of political intrigue, where the player will decide the fate of two rival factions: the Shield Clan and the Skull Clan.
✔ New monsters and wildlife – the game world enriched with new species of beasts and animals, adding more diversity.
✔ Children in cities – cities will feel more alive and realistic thanks to the presence of children, something previously missing in the Gothic series.
✔ More depth and consistency – improvements to many illogical or underdeveloped aspects of the game, contributing to a better atmosphere.
New location – Tymoris
The main storyline will take place on the island of Khorinis and, at a certain point, will move to Tymoris (in the Polish version of the game, this name was mistakenly translated as "Tymorisin"), which is the so-called far south, from where Sylvio and his mercenaries came in Gothic 2. Tymoris is an archipelago located south of Khorinis, where a city of the same name is situated. Similar to Khorinis, it is a small province on the outskirts of Myrtana, governed by a royal steward—at least, that was the case for some time. Due to political events, power fell into the hands of a single person, who established a dictatorship.
An archival map of the Tymoris island complex, which I received from one of the developers. The graphic dates back to 2022, so what we ultimately see in the game may look different. Nevertheless, it serves as a good starting point for imagining where the gameplay in Nostalgy will take us.
The small islands on which the city is located have determined its division into districts. Tymoris has several of them: the Nest, the Guardians' Quarter, the Harbor District, the Artists' Quarter, the Residential District, and the Marketplace. We can therefore expect that it will not be a town the size of Khorinis but a much larger settlement. However, will it offer grandeur comparable to Archolos in The Chronicles of Myrtana? One of the developers I spoke with revealed that Tymoris is expected to be about 20–25% larger than the aforementioned city.
The concepts of the houses of the wealthy inhabitants of Tymoris, sent to me by UnRon, the project coordinator.
Two Rival Factions
The Nameless Hero will join one of the two factions on Tymoris – the Shield Clan or the Skull Clan. His task will be to explore the islands and unravel a web of political intrigue affecting the entire kingdom.
Skull Clan
✔ Elite warriors from Varant, led by the legendary assassin Kafasa.
✔ Their mission is to kill Artex – the last surviving mage of the ancient continental order.
✔ Artex knows secrets that could change the fate of the kingdom – including the truth about General Lee and the real murderers of Queen Rhobar II.
Shield Clan
✔ An organization with a long history dating back to the times before Rhobar I.
✔ Originally fought against Myrtana but later allied with it against the orcs.
✔ Betrayed by the royal nobility, leading to the massacre of the Shield Clan elite.
✔ Their last mission on Khorinis, led by Artiern, aims to save Artex from the Skull Clan, as he is the only one who can uncover the royal conspiracy.
From the left: the attire of a Skull Clan assassin and the robe of the mage Artex.
Renders showcasing the armor of the Shield Clan members.
Comic "Bloody Tattoo"
The creators are promoting the project by releasing a comic that introduces the story of the modification. The first issue has been translated into Polish and provides a detailed introduction to the Clan of Skulls.
When will it be released?
The Nostalgy team has not yet announced a specific release date. In 2025, they plan to publish a roadmap outlining development progress. They are also considering a release on the Steam Workshop and an English translation.
Summary
Nostalgy is an ambitious fan-made expansion that expands the world of Gothic 2, fills in story gaps, and adds new content while preserving the spirit of the original game.
With a strong focus on detail and an enhanced atmosphere, the project has the potential to become one of the best fan-made expansions for Gothic 2. We’re keeping our fingers crossed, and as soon as there are new updates, we’ll keep you informed!
From now on, I will be tracking all updates and adding them to the website, along with additional information that already exists but has not been included in this article.