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

Nightdive Studios has exciting news for fans of the classic sci-fi horror action RPG: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is set to launch on June 26, 2025. This remastered version of the beloved 1999 game will be available on PC and, for the first time, on consoles. You can expect the game to be accessible 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|S, and Nintendo Switch.

The team at Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt System Shock 2 using their proprietary KEX Engine, ensuring that the game meets modern standards. Players can look forward to enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, better performance, the addition of cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, all of which contribute to a refreshed gaming experience.

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Here's the official summary of the game:

Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, the 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 completely remastered visuals, including cutscenes and character and weapon models, with up to 4K 144 FPS support 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 with settings for adjustable FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support.

Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to experiment with different playstyles, adding depth and replayability to your journey through the Von Braun.

Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer, inviting friends to join you on the terrifying expedition aboard the Von Braun starship.

Interface This: Enjoy the comfort of playing with gamepad support, and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your survival.

If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC and the ability to implement community-made missions at launch, ensuring endless replayability and customization.