System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster - Release Date and Features Unveiled

Nightdive Studios has exciting news for fans of the classic sci-fi horror genre: the much-anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is set to launch on June 26, 2025. This modernized version of the beloved 1999 action role-playing game will be available on multiple platforms for the first time, including PC and various consoles. PC gamers can look forward to the game on Windows via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store. Console enthusiasts will be able to dive into the horror on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.

Leveraging their proprietary KEX Engine, Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt System Shock 2 for today's platforms. Players can expect enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, better performance, and the addition of cross-play co-op multiplayer and robust mod support. These updates ensure that the game not only retains its original charm but also meets the expectations of modern gamers.

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Here's a taste of what awaits in the remastered version:

Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, the nefarious SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players step into the shoes of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants fused to his body. As he navigates the haunting corridors of the derelict starship, he must sharpen his upgradable skills, wield powerful weapons, and harness paranormal psionic abilities to fend off SHODAN's monstrous creations and combat her godlike delusions.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:

Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Enjoy completely remastered visuals, including updated cutscenes, character, and weapon models, 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: Customize your gaming experience with adjustable field of view (FOV), post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support.

Armed Forces: Select from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to tailor your gameplay and experiment with different playstyles.

Misery Loves Company: Experience the terror of the Von Braun starship with friends through cross-play co-op multiplayer.

Interface This: Enjoy seamless gamepad support for a more comfortable play experience, and celebrate your survival with 50 new Trophies/Achievements to unlock.

If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, and dive into community-created missions available at launch.