Gothic 1 Remake Update Adds Photo Mode, Cheats and Quest Fixes

Gothic 1 Remake’s first feature update gives players two new ways to shape their experience: a dedicated Photo Mode and Marvin Mode, an official set of cheats and gameplay controls. Alkimia’s update also adjusts Brotherhood customization, adds a bench-based waiting option and fixes bugs across combat, quests and equipment.

Photo tools and player controls

Photo Mode can be launched from the pause menu or by pressing L. Marvin Mode opens up a wider range of controls, from picking difficult locks to teleporting, spawning items, and adding characters or creatures to the game.

To activate Marvin Mode, press Esc, type “MARVIN,” then press Esc again. To turn it off, press Esc, type “42,” and press Esc once more. The feature gives players room to experiment with the game’s systems, though its tools can also bypass obstacles and alter encounters.

Players who join the Swamp Camp can now access additional Brotherhood immersion and customization options through a camp member. The update also makes passing time quicker: sit on a bench and use the Wait feature.

Combat, equipment and quest corrections

Alkimia has made several changes to combat feedback and equipment. Characters now have more sound reactions, crafted weapons have improved stats, and players who die in water after taking damage get a specific animation. A fix also addresses an issue with equipping two identical rings.

Other gameplay corrections cover journal entries that failed to unlock, logic checks that now include items in the player’s pouch, and creature equipment: Green Goblins now carry clubs and swords, while Goblin Warriors use morning stars. Saturas also no longer sells the Water Mages Robe twice.

Quest fixes span several chapters. In Chapter 1, the “Aaron Chest” quest no longer gets blocked if solved in an alternative order. In Chapter 2, Gor Na Dun’s combat response during “The Minecrawler Nest” trial has been corrected. Chapter 3 adds fallback behavior for Lester, Milten and Gorn if the player already has their focus stone before starting the focus quest.

Chapter 4 fixes interactions with golem corpses from any angle and restores Urshak’s appearance in the Ruined Castle after players trigger “Find The Orc Shaman.” In Chapter 6, Mad Kalom’s combat behavior, navigation and attacks have been polished for certain situations.

Release and what’s next

Alkimia announced the Photo Mode update in August, when it also thanked players for supporting the remake and said its next project will be revealed in 2027.

Gothic 1 Remake is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Read our review, or see why the game has sold well despite its flaws. The update’s mix of player tools and targeted fixes gives returning players fresh ways to explore the game while addressing problems across its quests and encounters.

Gothic 1 Remake Feature Update 1 patch notes:

New Features:

• Marvin Mode (Activate using ESC marvin ESC)
• Photo Mode (Activate in the pause menu or with the L key)
• Brotherhood immersion/customization feature (as a member of the Swamp Camp)
• Waiting feature while sitting on a bench

Improvements:

• More sound reactions
• Crafted weapons have improved stats.
• Specific animation for dying in the water by receiving damage

Gameplay fixes:

• Fix a bug which makes equipping two identical rings not work as expected.
• Logic check now includes the items in the player’s pouch.
• Fix many location and enemy journal entries that weren’t unlocking correctly.
• Fix the bug so Green Goblins have clubs and swords and Goblin Warriors have morning stars.
• Fix a bug which causes Saturas to sell the Water Mages Robe twice.

Quest fixes:

Chapter 1:

• Fix for the blocker in the quest “Aaron Chest” if the player solves it in an alternative order.

Chapter 2:

• Fix for Gor Na Dun’s reaction in combat during the trial in the quest “The Minecrawler Nest”.

Chapter 3:

• Added fallbacks for Lester, Milten and Gorn when the player already has their focus stone before starting the focus quest.

Chapter 4:

• Fix for interaction with golem corpses from all angles.
• Fix for Urshak not appearing in the Ruined Castle after triggering the quest “Find The Orc Shaman”.

Chapter 6:

• Mad Kalom’s combat behavior, navigation and attacks polished for certain situations.