To pick up items, talk to NPCs, or open doors, you must hold Ctrl (Action) and press Up Arrow (Forward) simultaneously.
Most modern guides recommend Union as the single most up-to-date patch for stability. gothic-gog
Getting the original (2001) to run smoothly on modern hardware via GOG requires a few specific steps, as its controls and engine are famously unique. 1. Technical Setup (Modern Systems) To pick up items, talk to NPCs, or