Get ready, gamers—Nightdive Studios has just announced the launch of the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on June 26, 2025. This highly anticipated remaster brings back the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game with a modern twist, available for the first time on consoles as well as PC.
You can look forward to playing on Windows PC through platforms like Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store, and on a variety of consoles including PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt the game using its proprietary KEX Engine, promising enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, ensuring a fresh yet faithful experience.
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Here's the official summary of System Shock 2:
Set 42 years after the events of the original System Shock, the villainous SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players take on the role of a soldier awakened from cryo-sleep with cybernetic enhancements. As you navigate the eerie corridors of the derelict ship, you'll need to develop your upgradable skills, wield powerful weapons, and harness paranormal psionic abilities to battle SHODAN's horrific creations and confront her godlike delusions.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:
Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience the game with fully remastered visuals, including cutscenes and 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: Customize your experience with adjustable FOV settings, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support.
Armed Forces: Select from O.S.A., Marine, or Navy backgrounds to explore different playstyles.
Misery Loves Company: Dive into the terror of the Von Braun starship with friends in cross-play co-op multiplayer.
Interface This: Enjoy the game from the comfort of your couch with gamepad support, and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your survival.
If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, including the ability to add community-created missions from day one.
