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

Get ready for a thrilling return to the world of sci-fi horror with the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, set to launch on June 26, 2025. Developer Nightdive Studios has meticulously crafted this modernized version of the iconic 1999 action role-playing game, bringing it to both PC and, for the first time, consoles. You can expect the game 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.

Nightdive Studios has rebuilt System Shock 2 using their proprietary KEX Engine, ensuring a seamless experience across modern platforms. The remaster boasts improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, among other contemporary features that elevate the classic game to new heights.

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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 notorious antagonist SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players take on the role of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants. As he navigates the eerie corridors of the derelict starship, he must sharpen his upgradable skills and wield powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to combat SHODAN's monstrous creations and confront her god-like delusions.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:

Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience the game with completely remastered visuals, including cutscenes and 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 FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support to tailor your gaming experience.

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

Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer and share the terrifying journey through the Von Braun starship with friends.

Interface This: Play comfortably with gamepad support and celebrate your achievements with 50 new Trophies/Achievements, perhaps with an ice-cold medical stim.

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