Get ready for a thrilling return to the depths of space horror with the launch of **System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster** on June 26, 2025, as announced by developer Nightdive Studios. This modernized version of the beloved 1999 sci-fi horror action RPG will be available on PC and, for the first time, on consoles. You can expect it to be released 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.
Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt System Shock 2 for today's platforms using their proprietary KEX Engine. The remaster boasts improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and mod support, along with other contemporary video game features that fans will appreciate.
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Here’s the official blurb on System Shock 2:
Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, antagonist SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants infest the starship Von Braun. Players embody a soldier who awakes from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants grafted to his flesh. As he sets out to unravel the horrifying mystery of the derelict starship, he’ll need to hone his upgradable skills and utilize powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to survive the monstrous creations of SHODAN — and endure 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 and character and weapons 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 with adjustable 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 experiment with different playstyles, adding depth to your journey through the starship.
Misery Loves Company: Dive into the horror of the Von Braun starship with friends in cross-play co-op multiplayer, making the terrifying experience even more immersive.
Interface This: Play comfortably from your couch with gamepad support, and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your victories with a virtual ice-cold medical stim.
If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, and the ability to implement community-made missions right from launch, ensuring endless replayability and fresh content.
