Get ready to dive back into the chilling depths of space horror, as Nightdive Studios has officially announced the launch of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on June 26, 2025. This remastered version of the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game is set to hit not only PC platforms but also consoles for the very first time. You'll be able to experience the updated horror on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store, as well as on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.
Nightdive Studios has gone the extra mile to rebuild System Shock 2 using its proprietary KEX Engine, ensuring the game is optimized for modern platforms. Fans can look forward to enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support. These updates bring the game into the current era while preserving the eerie atmosphere that made the original so unforgettable.
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Here’s the official blurb on System Shock 2:
Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, the malevolent AI SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players take on the role of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep to find cybernetic implants fused to his body. As he navigates the eerie corridors of the derelict ship, he must sharpen his upgradable skills, wield powerful weapons, and harness paranormal psionic abilities to confront SHODAN's monstrous creations and endure her narcissistic god complex.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:
Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience completely remastered visuals, including enhanced cutscenes, character models, and weapons, with support for up to 4K at 144 FPS on PC and up to 120 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Might As Well Make Your Death Comfortable: Enjoy customizable settings such as adjustable FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support to tailor your gameplay experience.
Armed Forces: Select from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to explore different playstyles that suit your strategy.
Misery Loves Company: Team up with friends in cross-play co-op multiplayer to survive the horrors aboard the Von Braun starship.
Interface This: Play comfortably from your couch with gamepad support and celebrate your achievements with 50 new Trophies/Achievements to unlock.
If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC and the ability to integrate community-made missions right from the start.
