System Shock 2 Remaster: 25th Anniversary Details Unveiled

Nightdive Studios has officially announced that the much-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 brings the chilling experience to both PC and consoles for the very first time. Gamers can expect the remaster to be available on Windows PC via 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 to meet the demands of modern platforms. The remaster boasts enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, better performance, and introduces exciting features such as cross-play co-op multiplayer and robust mod support, ensuring players can enjoy all the latest advancements in video game technology.

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Here's the official description of System Shock 2:

Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, the antagonist SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants have overrun the starship Von Braun. Players take on the role of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants fused into his body. As he navigates the terrifying mysteries 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 confront her narcissistic god complex.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Features:

Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience the game with 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 FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support for an optimized gaming experience.

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

Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer, allowing you to invite friends to join you aboard the nightmarish Von Braun starship.

Interface This: Seamlessly switch to gamepad support for a more comfortable couch gaming experience, and earn over 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your victories.

If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, and the ability to play community-created missions right from launch, enhancing the game's replayability and depth.