It has been almost 6 years since Nightdive Studios announced that an "Enhanced Edition" of System Shock 2 was in development. The development went on for so long that the 25th anniversary for System Shock 2 is now here, which prompted an entire name change for the aforementioned Enhanced Edition.
Now called System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Nightdive says that they will finally get this release out to fans on June 26, 2025.
Nightdive shared a new trailer today at the Future Game Show Spring Showcase. They showed how they modernized the 1999 classic sci-fi FPS-RPG for modern platforms. It will be released through Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Humble Bundle Store, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Some storefronts, are already accepting pre-orders for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. The regular price is $29.99 but there are several places where there is a -10% pre-purchase promotional discount.
System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster brings the acclaimed PC game to consoles for the first time. Nightdive Studios has rebuilt System Shock 2 for modern platforms using its proprietary KEX Engine, offering players the definitive System Shock 2 experience with improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, improved performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, mod support, and more. Every aspect of the game has been refined to provide the best possible experience for new fans as well as veterans.
The original System Shock 2 revolutionized storytelling, atmosphere, and gameplay in the medium, inspiring a generation of titles to follow. It completely reshaped the way gaming audiences viewed the potential for storytelling in first-person games and went on to win over a dozen awards and “Game of The Year” recognitions.
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 Key Features:
The original System Shock 2 revolutionized storytelling, atmosphere, and gameplay in the medium, inspiring a generation of titles to follow. It completely reshaped the way gaming audiences viewed the potential for storytelling in first-person games and went on to win over a dozen awards and “Game of The Year” recognitions.
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 Key Features:
- Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Completely remastered visuals, extending to cutscenes and character and weapons models, with up to 4K 144 FPS support on PC and up to 120FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Might As Well Make Your Death Comfortable: The game includes settings for an 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
- Misery Loves Company: Drag your friends into the hell that is the Von Braun starship in cross-play co-op multiplayer
- Interface This: Play from the comfort of your couch with gamepad support, then celebrate with an ice-cold medical stim when you unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements
- If You Want Something Done Right: Full mod support on PC and the ability to implement community-made missions at launch
