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, 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 soldier skills and utilize powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to survive the monstrous creations of SHODAN — and endure her narcissistic god complex. 

Nightdive Studios has taken its restorative talents to a game that many consider one of the best first-person shooters of all time. Like its remastered predecessor, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster has been rebuilt for modern platforms using Nightdive Studios’ proprietary KEX Engine, offering players the definitive System Shock 2 experience with improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, and vastly improved performance (up to 4K 120 FPS). 

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is not only the most visually impressive version of the title to date, it will also be the most stable, as numerous bugs in the original PC game have been fixed. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will additionally include upgrades to the game’s beloved co-op multiplayer mode and officially support fan-made content. Every aspect of the game has been refined to provide the best possible experience for new fans as well as veterans.

System Shock 2 is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today.

Tune in to the Future Game Show Spring Showcase livestream on March 20, 2025, on YouTube and Twitch for a new trailer and the release date announcement of 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 120 FPS support on Windows PC, 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 widescreen support
• Misery Loves Company: Drag your friends into the hell that is the Von Braun starship in 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 new Trophies and Achievements
• If You Want Something Done Right: Full mod support on PC and the ability to implement community-made missions at launch

Those who pre-ordered this year’s System Shock remake on Steam and GOG will receive System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition for free. 

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and GOG) soon.