Because I didn’t want to waste time writing my own article, I used an article from our Polish colleagues at GothicUp and translated it – source here – https://gothic.org.pl/news/gothic-a-shadows-quest-gra-planszowa-w-swiecie-gothica/
Gothic: A Shadow’s Quest – Upcoming Board Game
Gothic: A Shadow’s Quest is an announced board game where players will take on the role of a Shadow during the era of the Penal Colony. This is another project set in the Gothic universe under the THQ Nordic brand. The game was introduced on Gamefound, a crowdfunding platform established four years ago that facilitates game publishing.
Game Description
The story of Gothic: A Shadow’s Quest takes place before the arrival of the Nameless Hero. Players will complete missions for Gomez and his ore barons while facing dangers familiar from the original Gothic 1. The game can be played solo or with up to three other players and an optional Game Master.
The game features character development and combat skills, such as swordplay, archery, and magic. At the start of the game, players can choose one of eight character archetypes, such as swordsman, archer, or mage. Characters can be further customized with one of eight "origin cards," which grant players special abilities and equipment.
Each round of the game will offer several missions. Completing an "elite mission" wins the game. This mechanic resembles the original Gothic, where the game ends upon completing the mission to banish the Sleeper. The creators appear to intend for players to develop their characters as quickly as possible to complete the mission first, particularly when playing with others.
Gameplay time is expected to exceed two hours.
Benefits for Backers
It is possible that a simplified version of the game will be released in retail, but by backing the Gothic: A Shadow’s Quest project on Gamefound, you gain access to several benefits:
(Exclusivity) Exclusive opportunity to purchase game expansions on Gamefound.
(Early Access) A publicly available version—if THQ decides to release it—will be available only after the Gamefound campaign concludes.
(Collaboration) Opportunity to participate in the development of the game through feedback.
(Better Price) The game will not be available cheaper anywhere else than on Gamefound.
Additionally, if you follow the campaign before its launch—currently in the pre-campaign phase—you can receive a free pair of Gothic-themed dice as a bonus with your order.
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Polish Version
As stated in the comments section on the Gamefound page, the Polish version will be created if a sufficient number of people express interest in purchasing it.
New Monsters from the Remake
The project was also presented on the Gamefound channel. During the board game showcase, we were able to see the appearance of three monsters from the Gothic Remake. These include a goblin, a minecrawler warrior, and a shadow beast. Although the image quality is not very high, it's possible to get an idea of the general structure of these monsters.
Summary
After the release of Gothic ports for Nintendo Switch, the Collector's Edition, merchandise sales, and price increases for the original Gothic series, THQ Nordic decided to announce the upcoming sale of the board game Gothic: A Shadow's Quest.
The published graphics and game description aim to demonstrate the current state of development. Given that THQ Nordic promoted the Gothic ports on Switch with enhanced lighting and shading – features that ultimately did not appear in the released game – it's advisable to approach the visuals and promises with a degree of caution.
The project can be followed on the aforementioned Gamefound page.
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