Physical Copies Of A Remake Of A 25-Year-Old RPG Are Unplayable Without A Day-One Update

THQ says the physical version of Gothic Remake will need a roughly 5 GB day-one patch before offline play works.

Early reports suggested boxed copies would not boot without an internet connection, sparking confusion.

THQ clarified the game is offline-only after the initial download, not permanently online.

The issue has renewed concerns about game preservation if required launch patches disappear in the future.