Gothic 3 Classic has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) despite no official announcement from its publisher, THQ Nordic GmbH. The game, which has yet to be formally revealed, is set to be released on multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. The ESRB’s rating has provided early insight into the game’s content, offering a glimpse of what players can expect from this reimagined classic.
Gothic 3 Classic is categorized as a role-playing game that allows players to immerse themselves in a fantasy kingdom from a third-person perspective. The game follows a new hero as they journey through a richly detailed fantasy world, interacting with various characters, completing quests, and engaging in melee-style combat against a host of enemies such as orcs, goblins, and skeletons. The combat sequences are marked by impact sounds and cries of pain, with small blood effects adding to the intensity of the battles. One notable visual detail mentioned in the rating summary includes the depiction of a severed orc’s head in a still image, highlighting the game’s mature tone.
In addition to its combat elements, Gothic 3 Classic contains suggestive themes and references to drug use, further emphasizing its mature content. The rating summary mentions a sequence where the player’s character can purchase female characters from a merchant, accompanied by suggestive dialogue. Additionally, some female characters are depicted wearing revealing outfits. The game also includes references to drug use, including dialogue about a character being “permanently stoned” from consuming a fictional substance. Players can also engage in the consumption of this drug, which is visually represented as resembling a marijuana joint.
Fans and players alike will be watching closely for the official announcement, eager to see how Gothic 3 Classic will bring this classic role-playing game into the modern gaming era.