The standalone demo follows a new prisoner, Nyras, and lasts for an hour, providing a look at the revamped visuals and “limited” mechanics.

Last week, Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic premiered 22 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming Gothic Remake. Today, players can go hands-on courtesy of the free demo, “Nyras Prologue.” It’s an hour-long standalone experience and introduces players to the world and its various mechanics.

Instead of the Nameless Hero, players control Nyras, a new prisoner in the Colony who must fight to survive. Since this is a self-contained experience, the full progression and sense of freedom from the game aren’t available. Instead, players will explore a “small section” of the world and a “limited” set of mechanics.

Nevertheless, you can still experience the gorgeous remade visuals (courtesy of Unreal Engine 5) and the overall attention to detail. There’s also an Achievement to unlock required to collect all the PC version’s Achievements.

Nyras Prologue is available until March 3rd as part of the Steam Next Fest. Gothic Remake is available later this year for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.