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Arcania: Gothic 4

by Spellbound Entertainment · published by DreamCatcher Interactive

Released October 12, 2010 on PC, PlayStation 4, Linux, and Xbox 360.

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About Arcania: Gothic 4

Arcania is a Fantasy Action game set in a rich world where an entire kingdom’s future is at stake Build your strength and learn the skills needed to become a hero as you challenge a mighty king and uncover his dark secrets. Travel through a land of different climate zones, abundant flora and fauna, subterranean vaults, and unique towns and castles where clouds darken the skies, weather effects such as wind and heavy rain influence an endlessly fascinating game world, day and night cycles, and a stunning display of light and shadow. As you battle the monsters and villains of the land and meet a host of unique characters, will you be able to right the King’s wrongdoings and, above all, what choices will lead you there?

War covers over the Southern Islands like a blood-drenched shroud and finally, War reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr in the Southern Seas. The protagonist of Arcania: Gothic 4 returns from an adventure to find his home and village torched and looted. The aggressors’ ships - with an Eagle displayed on their billowing sails - escape over the horizon. Seeking revenge, the hero leaves the destroyed village behind and soon realizes that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a corrupt king's whim. An evil power lies waiting at the threshold of this world, and our hero will need to face this nameless evil. Yet the hero is not alone - his fate is linked to that of a beautiful, mysterious lady as well as a powerful artifact from the long-forgotten distant past.

Release dates by platform

LinuxOctober 12, 2010 · Out now
PCEUOctober 14, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360NAOctober 19, 2010 · Out now
PCNAOctober 19, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360AUOctober 21, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360EUOctober 29, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360JPMarch 24, 2011 · Out now
PCJPApril 14, 2011 · Out now
PlayStation 4NAMay 12, 2015 · Out now
PlayStation 4EUMay 13, 2015 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score645 reviews
Player score5583 ratings on IGDB

Arcania: Gothic 4 FAQ

When did Arcania: Gothic 4 come out?

Arcania: Gothic 4 was released on October 12, 2010 for PC, PlayStation 4, Linux, and Xbox 360.

Is Arcania: Gothic 4 on PlayStation 5?

No. Arcania: Gothic 4 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Linux, and Xbox 360.

Is Arcania: Gothic 4 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Arcania: Gothic 4 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Linux, and Xbox 360.

Is Arcania: Gothic 4 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Arcania: Gothic 4 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Linux, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Arcania: Gothic 4?

Arcania: Gothic 4 is developed by Spellbound Entertainment and published by DreamCatcher Interactive, CyberFront, and JoWooD Entertainment AG.

Is Arcania: Gothic 4 multiplayer?

No. Arcania: Gothic 4 is single player only.

Is Arcania: Gothic 4 good?

Critics give Arcania: Gothic 4 an average score of 64/100 across 5 reviews.

Gothic series

11 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Gothic2001
  2. Gothic II2002
  3. Gothic 32006
  4. Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods2008
  5. Gothic 3: The Beginning2008
  6. Arcania: Gothic 42010
  7. Arcania: Fall of Setarrif2011
  8. Gothic: Playable Teaser2019
  9. Gothic 1 Remake: Nyras Prologue2025
  10. Gothic 1 Remake2026
  11. Gothic 3 Classic2026

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