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

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is set to launch on June 26, 2025, as announced by developer Nightdive Studios. This modernized version of the beloved 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game will be available on PC and, for the first time, on consoles. You can expect it on Windows PC via 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|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Nightdive Studios has meticulously rebuilt System Shock 2 for contemporary platforms using their proprietary KEX Engine. This remaster boasts improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, bringing the game up to speed with modern video game standards.

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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 SHODAN and her army of ruthless mutants have taken over the starship Von Braun. Players step into the shoes of a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic enhancements. As he explores the haunting mystery of the derelict starship, he must sharpen his upgradable skills and wield powerful weapons alongside paranormal psionic abilities to combat SHODAN’s monstrous creations and survive her godlike delusions.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features:

Unknowable Horrors, In High Definition: Experience completely remastered visuals, including enhanced 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: Customize your gaming experience with adjustable field of view (FOV), post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support.

Armed Forces: Select from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to tailor your gameplay experience and experiment with different playstyles.

Misery Loves Company: Enjoy the horror of the Von Braun starship with friends through cross-play co-op multiplayer.

Interface This: Play comfortably 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, allowing for community-made missions right from launch.