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

Mark your calendars for June 26, 2025, because Nightdive Studios is set to launch the highly anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. This modernized take on the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action RPG will not only be available on PC but will also make its debut on consoles. You can grab it on Windows PC through Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store, as well as on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Utilizing Nightdive Studios' proprietary KEX Engine, the remaster has been meticulously rebuilt for today's platforms. Players can look forward to enhanced visuals, smoother gameplay, improved performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, all of which elevate the classic experience to meet modern gaming standards.

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Here’s the official description of 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.

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 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 for a more comfortable gaming experience.

Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to explore different playstyles and tailor your strategy to your preferences.

Misery Loves Company: Engage in cross-play co-op multiplayer to share the chilling experience of navigating the Von Braun starship with friends.

Interface This: Play seamlessly with gamepad support, and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your triumphs over SHODAN's horrors.

If You Want Something Done Right: Benefit from full mod support on PC and the ability to integrate community-created missions right from launch, ensuring endless replayability.