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

Get ready, gamers! Nightdive Studios has just announced that the highly anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will launch on June 26, 2025. This remastered version of the beloved 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game is not only coming to PC but will also be available on consoles for the first time. You can expect the game to be released 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 modern platforms using their proprietary KEX Engine. The remaster promises a slew of enhancements, including improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, improved performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and mod support, ensuring a comprehensive modern gaming experience.

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Here's the official blurb on System Shock 2:

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.

The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster comes packed with a range of exciting 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 gameplay settings such as adjustable FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support for an immersive experience.

Armed Forces: Select from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to explore different playstyles that suit your gaming preference.

Misery Loves Company: Team up with friends in cross-play co-op multiplayer to navigate the terrifying corridors of the Von Braun starship together.

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

If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC, including the ability to implement community-made missions right at launch.