Mark your calendars for June 26, 2025, as Nightdive Studios has revealed the launch date for the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. This much-anticipated update to the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game will be available on PC and, for the first time, on consoles. You can expect to dive into the remastered experience on Windows PC through platforms like 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 using their proprietary KEX Engine, tailored for modern platforms. This remaster promises enhanced visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, improved performance, the introduction of cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, ensuring a contemporary gaming experience that stays true to the original's chilling atmosphere.

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Here’s the official description of System Shock 2:

Set 42 years after the events of the original System Shock, the notorious antagonist SHODAN and her horde of ruthless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players assume the role of a soldier emerging from cryo-sleep, now equipped with cybernetic enhancements. As you explore the eerie depths of the abandoned starship, you must sharpen your upgradable skills and wield formidable weapons alongside paranormal psionic powers to fend off SHODAN's monstrous creations and confront her megalomaniacal ambitions.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:

Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience fully remastered graphics, including cutscenes and detailed models of characters and weapons, with support for up to 4K resolution 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: Customize your experience with adjustable field of view settings, post-processing effects, and support for ultra-widescreen displays.
Armed Forces: Select from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to tailor your gameplay style to your preference.
Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer and share the terrifying journey through the Von Braun starship with friends.
Interface This: Enjoy seamless gameplay from your couch with full gamepad support and earn 50 new Trophies/Achievements as you progress.
If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, with the ability to add community-created missions right from the game's launch.