System Shock 2 Remaster: 25th Anniversary Details Unveiled

Get ready to dive back into the chilling world of sci-fi horror as Nightdive Studios announces the launch of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on June 26, 2025. This modernized version of the iconic 1999 action role-playing game will be available on PC and, for the first time, on consoles. You can expect to find it 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. This remaster brings improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and mod support, ensuring a fresh yet faithful experience for both new and returning players.

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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 infest the starship Von Braun. Players embody a soldier who awakens 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 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 enhance your gaming experience.

Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to experiment with different playstyles, adding depth and variety to your gameplay.

Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer and drag your friends into the terrifying world of the Von Braun starship.

Interface This: Play comfortably from your couch with gamepad support and celebrate your achievements with 50 new Trophies/Achievements to unlock.

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.