Gothic: The Rise and Fall of Piranha Bytes
Gothic is a cult classic. But behind the gritty fantasy world created by Ruhr Valley developer Piranha Bytes lies a story that’s almost even more exciting than the game itself. In this documentary, we look back on nearly 30 years of studio history: from the early days as “mad scientists” at the University of Oldenburg, through the grueling crunch period during the development of Gothic 1, to the dramatic end brought about by accounting fraud and internal strife.
Find out why Gothic 3 turned into a bug-ridden disaster, what the mysterious sci-fi shooter “Unplugged” was all about, and why the founders are no longer involved. A journey through the golden age of German video game history.