 The game was published by JoWooD Productions and Atari, Inc. 

"Gothic II" was a commercial success in Germany, and became JoWood's biggest hit at the time of its release.By 2004, it had sold over 300,000 units when combined with its expansion pack, "Night of the Raven".Sales of "Gothic II" alone ultimately surpassed 400,000 units by 2007, following its re-release as a budget title in Germany.