Independent Polish enthusiasts at The Chronicles of Myrtana Team revealed the release window for the expanded edition of their massive modification "Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos" for Gothic 2. According to the published teaser, Archolos 2.0 launches sometime next year as a major update.
What's New in Version 2.0
As a reminder, version 2.0 offers tons of additional content. Key additions include:
- Hardcore mode
- New storylines and quests
- Expanded protagonist customization including appearance and abilities
- Fresh locations and items
- Enemy AI improvements
- New random encounters
- New mini-games
- Rebalancing
- Expanded combat arena
- "Many surprises"
Award-Winning Fan Game
Archolos launched in late 2021, earning love among Gothic fans. Essentially, it's not just an ordinary mod but a complete fan game requiring over 40 hours to complete. Since launch, Archolos has gathered over 16,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam reviews at 98%. Additionally, it earned "Mod of the Decade" from ModDB, surpassing hits like Enderal for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Black Mesa for Half-Life 2.
The modification is available for free download on Steam.
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