Nightdive Studios has announced that the highly anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will launch on June 26, 2025. This modernized version of the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action RPG is set to thrill fans on both PC and, for the first time, console platforms. You can expect to dive into the remastered experience on Windows PC through 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.
Utilizing their proprietary KEX Engine, Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt System Shock 2 for modern platforms. The remaster boasts enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, optimized performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, ensuring it aligns with contemporary gaming standards.
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Here's the official blurb on System Shock 2:
Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, antagonist SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants infest the starship Von Braun. Players embody a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants grafted to his flesh. As he sets out to unravel the horrifying mystery of the derelict starship, he'll need to hone his upgradable skills and utilize powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to survive the monstrous creations of SHODAN — and endure her narcissistic god complex.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Features
Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience completely remastered visuals, including cutscenes, character, and weapon models, with support for up to 4K resolution 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 with adjustable field of view (FOV), post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support, ensuring a comfortable gaming experience tailored to your preferences.
Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to experiment with different playstyles, adding depth and variety to your gameplay.
Misery Loves Company: Dive into the horrors of the Von Braun starship with friends through cross-play co-op multiplayer, making the experience both thrilling and social.
Interface This: Play seamlessly from your couch with gamepad support, and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your survival against SHODAN's terrors.
If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, and the ability to implement community-made missions right from the game's launch, allowing for endless replayability and customization.
