Get ready to dive back into the chilling corridors of the starship Von Braun as Nightdive Studios proudly announces the launch of the **System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster** on June 26, 2025. This much-anticipated remaster brings the beloved 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game to not only PC but also consoles for the very first time.
You can expect the game to be available on Windows PC through various digital platforms including Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store. Console gamers, rejoice! The remaster will also hit PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, ensuring a broad reach to fans across multiple platforms.
Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt **System Shock 2** using its proprietary KEX Engine, delivering a host of modern enhancements. Look forward to improved visuals, enhanced gameplay mechanics, better performance, the introduction of cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support. These features promise to elevate the classic experience to new heights while preserving the game's original essence.
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Here’s the official description to set the stage for what awaits in **System Shock 2**:
Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, the malevolent AI SHODAN and her horde of ruthless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players step into the shoes of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep to find cybernetic implants fused to his body. As he delves into the terrifying secrets of the abandoned ship, he must enhance his upgradable skills, wield powerful weapons, and harness paranormal psionic abilities to combat SHODAN's monstrous creations and withstand her megalomaniacal delusions of godhood.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:
Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience the game with fully remastered visuals, including cutscenes and detailed character and weapon models. Enjoy 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 gameplay experience with adjustable field of view (FOV), post-processing effects, and support for ultra-widescreen displays.
Armed Forces: Select from O.S.A., Marine, or Navy backgrounds to tailor your playstyle and approach the horrors of the Von Braun differently.
Misery Loves Company: Team up with friends across different platforms in cross-play co-op multiplayer to face the nightmarish challenges aboard the starship.
Interface This: Enjoy seamless gameplay from the comfort of your couch with full gamepad support, and earn your stripes with 50 new Trophies/Achievements to unlock.
If You Want Something Done Right: Dive into the modding community with full mod support on PC, and experience community-created missions right from launch.
