| Feature | GOG Official | CODEX Scene Release | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $9.99 | Free | | Legal | Yes | No | | Modding Ease | Plug-and-play | Manual registry edits | | Windows 11 | Perfect | Good (requires SystemPack) | | Archive Permanence | Requires GOG account | Permanent ISO | | Best For | Daily players, modders | Collectors, offline purists |
(Digital Rights Management), meaning they do not require an internet connection or a client like Steam to run once installed. Gothic 2 Gold Edition -GOG- CODEX
: Includes the base game, Gothic II , and its significant expansion, Night of the Raven . | Feature | GOG Official | CODEX Scene