What Alkimia Interactive does

Alkimia Interactive is a Barcelona-based game development studio operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary within THQ Nordic, which itself sits under the Embracer Group holding structure. Founded circa 2019–2020, the studio focuses on RPG and Action-Adventure projects, with its core deliverable being the Gothic 1 Remake, a ground-up Unreal Engine 5 recreation of the 2001 Piranha Bytes RPG published by THQ Nordic. The studio's technical stack centers on Unreal Engine 5 with NVIDIA DLSS integration, and production covers end-to-end game development, including VFX, technical animation, engine programming, level and narrative design, and QA — as evidenced by 20+ open specialized roles at the time of analysis.

The studio's commercial model is direct-to-consumer one-time license sales through digital storefronts (Steam, GOG) and retail channels for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $49.99 (PC), $59.99 (console), and $199.99 for a Collector's Edition with physical merchandise. Launch performance was material: Gothic 1 Remake sold over 500,000 copies in its first week, peaked at nearly 78,000 concurrent players on Steam, and maintained an 86% Very Positive user rating across 21,000+ Steam reviews, though critical reception was more mixed at 72% on OpenCritic. The product roadmap extends across the Gothic IP with re-releases of Gothic Classic (July 2026), Gothic 2 Complete Classic (September 2026), and Gothic 3 Classic (November 2026), positioning the studio as a franchise steward rather than a single-title developer. Customer reach is global (US, UK, EU) and serves three persona segments: core Gothic franchise fans, hardcore RPG enthusiasts, and collectors of premium editions.

Name

Alkimia Interactive

Legal name

Alkimia Interactive

Website

https://alkimiainteractive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alkimia Interactive is a Barcelona-based RPG and Action-Adventure game development studio, wholly owned by THQ Nordic (Embracer Group), that develops and releases Unreal Engine 5 titles — including the Gothic 1 Remake — directly to consumers across PC and console storefronts worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Development

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios (MPAFAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

AAA & Premium Game Studios (PC/Console) (MPAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Video game development
• RPG development
• Action adventure games
• Game development studio
• Unreal Engine development

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Game Sales - Standard Edition: One-time purchase revenue from selling Gothic 1 Remake at $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for console versions. Revenue generated from individual unit sales to end consumers.
2. Game Sales - Collector's Edition: Premium one-time purchase at $199.99 including physical merchandise such as wall mask and soundtrack, generating higher margin revenue per unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alkimia Interactive is a Barcelona-based video game development studio founded in 2019 and operating as a subsidiary of THQ Nordic under the Embracer Group. The studio is rebuilding the influential 2001 Gothic RPG for modern platforms using Unreal Engine 5, preserving the original's demanding mechanics, faction-based progression, and atmosphere while adding modern graphics, quality-of-life improvements, and full console support.

Product overview

Alkimia Interactive is a game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, focused on RPG and Action Adventure projects. The company is developing the Gothic 1 Remake as its primary product—a ground-up recreation of the influential 2001 Gothic RPG built in Unreal Engine 5. The product portfolio includes Gothic 1 Remake (core product launching June 2026), Gothic Classic (prequel bonus/re-release), Gothic 2 Complete Classic (September 2026), and Gothic 3 Classic (November 2026), collectively bringing the classic Gothic RPG series to modern next-gen platforms. The company operates as a member of THQ Nordic under Embracer Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gothic 1 Remake A ground-up modernized remake of the 2001 Gothic action RPG, built on Unreal Engine 5 and targeting PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Preserves the original's faction-based progression, NPC scheduling, and demanding combat while adding modern graphics, NVIDIA DLSS support, and quality-of-life improvements.
• Gothic Classic (modern console re-release) The original 2001 Gothic RPG re-released for modern consoles and offered as a free pre-order bonus for Gothic 1 Remake console editions and an immediate-access bonus for PC pre-orders.
• Gothic 2 Complete Classic (modern console re-release) The complete edition of Gothic 2 re-released for modern consoles, allowing players to experience the sequel prior to or alongside Gothic 1 Remake.
• Gothic 3 Classic (modern console re-release) Gothic 3 re-released for modern consoles in November 2026, completing the legacy trilogy availability alongside Gothic 1 Remake.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ copies sold in first week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• THQ NordicflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHQ Nordic is the publisher of Gothic 1 Remake, operating as a subsidiary under Embracer Group. THQ Nordic provides publishing resources, marketing support, and distribution channels for Alkimia Interactive's game development projects.
• Embracer GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbracer Group is the parent company of THQ Nordic, which in turn supports Alkimia Interactive. The studio is part of Embracer Group's portfolio of game development studios.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bloober Team: Polish studio that delivered the Silent Hill 2 Remake under a similar publisher-driven remake strategy; comparable in studio size, next-gen engine usage, and reliance on classic IP franchises.
• Dotemu: French studio known for bringing back classic franchises (Streets of Rage, TMNT, Wonder Boy) via modernized re-releases — relevant parallel to Alkimia's strategy of monetizing a classic European RPG catalog.
• Virtuos: Large co-development and porting studio with extensive remastering and platform-conversion work; comparable as a peer in engine-remake service delivery for publisher clients.
• Bluepoint Games: Historically a specialist in console remakes/remasters (Shadow of the Colossus, Demon's Souls), Bluepoint is the closest studio analog to Alkimia — both build premium modernized versions of beloved older games for next-gen audiences.
• Nightdive Studios: Boutique studio specializing in remastering and rereleasing classic PC/console titles for modern storefronts — directly comparable to Alkimia's Gothic Classic and Gothic 2/3 re-release roadmap on next-gen consoles.
• Saber Interactive: Multi-platform developer that has built a sizable franchise on engine ports and remaster work (e.g., Quake, World War Z, Crysis Remastered) — analogous business to Alkimia across engine migration, PC/console parity, and DLC pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• Larian Studios: Established premium RPG developer (Baldur's Gate 3) targeting a similar hardcore-RPG audience that Alkimia serves; a broader incumbent in the European narrative-RPG category.
• Obsidian Entertainment: Veteran RPG developer behind Pillars of Eternity, The Outer Worlds, Avowed — addresses overlapping hardcore-RPG and modernized-classic-RPG audiences with substantially broader resources.
• CD Projekt Red: Builder of The Witcher series — which Alkimia's source IP, Gothic, is publicly cited as having inspired; competes for the same hardcore narrative-RPG mindshare with much larger budgets.

Others

• Piranha Bytes: Original creator of the Gothic franchise (acquired by Embracer Group/THQ Nordic); historically the developer whose work Alkimia is remaking — relevant as the antecedent studio rather than a current competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlkimiaGameDev
• Facebookfacebook.com/THQNordic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alkimiaint

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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