Destiny of Myrtana - Gothic 3 in Gothic 2!

Hi! Unfortunately, this announcement about the mod in development will be short for now and without any additional images or videos, because absolutely nothing is available yet. What I am sharing here is a translated FAQ from the creators. This is a German project aiming to create an alternative Gothic 3 in the Gothic 2 engine—that is, to retell the entire alternative story and world of Gothic 3 within Gothic 2—which, in my opinion, is something many people in the community have been hoping for. Like with other mods, as soon as something new appears, you will find out here.

What I do have for you is the official FAQ—frequently asked questions and their answers—so let's get to it!

❓ General

What is Destiny of Myrtana?

👉 Destiny of Myrtana is a mod for Gothic II. It takes place on the mainland of Myrtana and is meant to serve as an alternative to Gothic 3.

When does the mod take place?

👉 The story begins directly after the end of Gothic II. After defeating the Undead Dragon on Irdorath, the Nameless Hero sails toward the mainland.

🔧 Development & Release

How far along is the mod?

👉 The mod is currently in active development. Every Tuesday, a livestream shows work on the mod. Of course, much more happens behind the scenes.

How long have you been working on the mod?

👉 Active development started on July 22, 2024. Before that, only Ardea was being reconstructed.

When will the mod be released?

👉 We cannot give an exact date yet. This is a hobby project worked on in everyone’s free time. Development should be fun and not forced. Of course, we are motivated to get as far as possible.

Is there a demo or test version?

👉 Currently, there is no public playable version of the mod. If that changes, you will be informed in time on Discord. (By the way, here’s the project’s Discord: https://discord.gg/Kw4gsVXs9w)

👥 Contributing & Community

Can I contribute to the project?

👉 Yes! We are looking for support in testing, voice acting, 3D modeling, scripting, and later also translation. Feel free to reach out.

Can I share my ideas for the mod?

👉 Absolutely! We are open to new ideas, character concepts, quests, and story suggestions.

💻 Technical Information

Which version of Gothic do I need?

👉 Gothic II: Night of the Raven will be the base.

Do I need additional patches?

👉 Yes, the usual patches for playing Gothic II are required. A DX11 renderer is strongly recommended to ensure the large game world runs smoothly and looks good.

Does the mod work with the Steam/GOG versions?

👉 Yes, both are supported.

Which languages will be available?

👉 The mod is being developed in German. An English translation is definitely planned. Other languages will most likely not be available initially without further support.

🗡️ Gameplay & Content

What new content can I expect?

👉 You can expect a completely new, hand-crafted game world, sometimes more and sometimes less inspired by Gothic 3’s world or the developers’ concept art. In addition, there will be a completely different storyline compared to the original Gothic 3 to bring back the classic "Gothic" feeling.

Will there be voice acting?

👉 A full German voiceover is planned. Other languages are currently only possible under certain conditions.

How will you make sure the hero isn’t overpowered at the start of the mod?

👉 ⚠️ Story spoiler ||Orcs play an important role here. Shortly before reaching the coast, two orc ships appear. Diego, Lester, Gorn, and the Hero are captured during the attack. Diego and the Hero are taken to Montera, where they must work as slaves for the orcs for several months.||

Anything new will be shared here. I will also soon add this project to the “Mods in Development” section, where I will basically copy this post for now.