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

Get ready for a chilling experience as Nightdive Studios unveils the launch date for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, set to thrill players on June 26, 2025. This modernized take on the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game will be available on PC and, for the very first time, on consoles. PC gamers can grab it on Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store, while console fans can enjoy it on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Utilizing the cutting-edge KEX Engine, Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt System Shock 2 for today's platforms. Players can look forward to enhanced visuals, refined gameplay, boosted performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, along with a host of other contemporary gaming features.

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Here’s the gripping storyline for System Shock 2:

Set 42 years after the events of the original System Shock, the malevolent AI SHODAN and her horde of ruthless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players step into the boots of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic enhancements fused to his body. As he delves into the terrifying enigma of the abandoned starship, he must sharpen his upgradable skills and wield powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to combat SHODAN's monstrous creations—and withstand her megalomaniacal 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 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 such as adjustable field of view (FOV), post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support to enhance your gaming experience.

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

Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer and share the terror of the Von Braun starship with your friends.

Interface This: Experience seamless gameplay with gamepad support, perfect for playing from the comfort of your couch, and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your victories.

If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, allowing you to implement community-created missions right from the game's launch.