System Shock 2 Remastered for 25th Anniversary, Debuts on Switch

Nightdive Studios has unveiled a significant update for the upcoming release of their modernized version of the 1999 sci-fi horror RPG classic. Initially known as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, the game will now launch as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, and will be available on Nintendo Switch in addition to other platforms.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will soon be available on Windows PC (via Steam and GOG), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is poised for release on PC and consoles shortly. Image credit: Nightdive Studios.

The official game description reads:

The year is 2114. Awakening from cryo-sleep aboard the FTL vessel Von Braun, you find yourself with amnesia, facing a catastrophic situation. Hybrid mutants and lethal robots stalk the ship's corridors, their chilling cries echoing through the vessel's cold metal hull. SHODAN, a malevolent AI hellbent on humanity's annihilation, has seized control. Your mission: stop her. Explore the derelict Von Braun, deck by deck, uncovering the horrifying fate of its crew and immersing yourself in a richly detailed narrative and environment.

Nightdive Studios confirmed that a release date and a new trailer will be revealed during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase livestream on March 20, 2025.