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Gothic 1 Remake Adds Marvin Mode and Photo Mode in First Free Update

THQ Nordic released Feature Update #1 for Gothic 1 Remake on October 30. The free update adds Marvin Mode, the series' official cheat mode, which lets players unlock locks, teleport, and spawn items, characters, and creatures.

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Why it matters

The update puts the series' long-running console-style cheat commands and a mod kit into a remake that has already sold well, which keeps the PC community working on the game after launch.

Gothic 1 Remake Adds Marvin Mode and Photo Mode in First Free Update

Key Facts

  • THQ Nordic released Feature Update #1 for Gothic 1 Remake on October 30.
  • Marvin Mode lets players unlock locks, teleport, and spawn items, characters, and creatures.
  • Photo Mode allows adjusting camera settings, time of day, weather, and lighting.
  • The G1R Modkit for PC mod creation became available on October 30.
  • The domestic PS5 download version of Gothic 1 Remake is scheduled for November 24.

It also adds a Photo Mode with camera and weather controls, character customization for hairstyles and tattoos, and various fixes. The G1R Modkit for PC mod creation is available from the same day.

The Marvin Mode toggle works on PC by pressing Esc, typing MARVIN, and pressing Esc again. Photo Mode goes further than a camera lock, with adjustable time of day, weather, and lighting for shooting scenery and characters. Character customization covers hairstyles and tattoos, and the patch also carries unspecified improvements and fixes listed in the patch notes.

Gothic 1 Remake is available on PC via Steam and GOG.com and on Xbox Series X|S. The domestic PS5 download version is scheduled for November 24, with a packaged version planned and details to follow. A 25% off sale is running on Steam and the Microsoft Store.

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