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| System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster | |
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| Developed by | Original: Looking Glass Studios Irrational Games Port: Nightdive Studios |
| Published by | Original: Electronic Arts Port: Nightdive Studios |
| Release Date | June 26, 2025 |
| Platform(s) | Windows/PC (Physical, Steam, Good Old Games) Xbox Series X/S Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch |
| Genre(s) | First-Person Shooter Action/Adventure Role-Playing Game Science Fiction Cyberpunk Horror Immersive Sim |
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For the Original, see System Shock 2
For the potential Remake, see System Shock 2 (Remake)
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (originally called System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition) is an upcoming source port of System Shock 2 developed by Nightdive Studios. It features changes such as enhanced visuals and graphics as well as some quality of life improvements.
It was announced on the 20th System Shock 2 anniversary stream on 11th August 2019 and confirmed in a tweet. The Enhanced Edition was supposed to be released alongside the remake of the original System Shock, but it wasn't the case and instead was delayed. On February 14th 2025, it got its name changed to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster along with the announcement of a Nintendo Switch release. It was also revealed that the release date will be announced on March 20th during GDC. The following month on March 20th during GDC it was announced alongside a trailer that the release day would be June 26, 2025.
Description[]
Version 1[]
The original System Shock 2 is a genre-defining experience that established innovative gameplay mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Oft referred to as the pinnacle of the immersive sim genre, it has gone on to inspire some of the greatest titles of our generation with games including Deus Ex and Bioshock.
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition modernizes the 1999 sci-fi horror classic using Nightdive Studios’ proprietary KEX Engine for a definitive version of the game featuring updated visuals, enhanced cutscenes, and up to 4K 120 FPS performance.
Improvements to gameplay, updated co-op multiplayer, enhanced M&K and gamepad controller support, achievements, numerous bug fixes, expanded localization, and official support for fan mods and missions await new and returning players alike.
In System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, you awake from the cold chill of your cryo-tube to discover cybernetic implants grafted to your flesh and the crew of the starship Von Braun slaughtered. Infected lifeforms roam the halls, their screams and moans beckoning you to join them. Their master, the rogue artificial intelligence known as SHODAN, taunts and ridicules your feeble attempt to unravel the horrifying mystery of the derelict starship. Your training has prepared you for this.
Discover how a haunting story, riveting gameplay, and a terrifying atmosphere have made System Shock 2 one of the greatest games of all time.
Version 2[]
System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.
System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster by Nightdive Studios brings to you the modernized remaster of the FPS/RPG classic.
It’s the year 2114 and as you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it's up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.
Features and Changes[]
Key Features[]
- Choose from 3 branches of the Military; O.S.A, Marines or Navy and experiment with different play styles.
- An enhanced version of the 1999 classic, complete with updated co-op multiplayer
- Up to 4K 120FPS performance with ultra-widescreen support and an adjustable FOV (Field of View), along with updated cutscenes
- Up to 144FPS performance with ultra-widescreen support.
- Trophies and Achievements
- 50 Achievements to unlock.
- Enhanced Characters, Weapon Models and Animations.
- Optimized Controller support.
- Quality of Life Improvements.
- New enhanced character and weapon models, adjustable FOV (field of view), and widescreen support
- Official support for fan missions and fan-made content, including many of modder NewDark’s mod-related improvements
- Additional Mod Support
Other Features[]
- Easier to use co-op multiplayer
- Integrated mods (presumed toggleable) and mod menu
- VR Support
- Enhanced Visuals, Textures, and Models
- Bug Fixes
Included Mods[]
- Vurt's Space Textures, Flora, Hi-res Water, Organics/Goo
- ACC's Four Hundred (400) Hi-res Terrain Textures
- Eldron's Psi Amp
- Olfred's fixed objects
- Grosnus' Hi-Res Spinning Marine/Navy/OSA logos
- SCP
- SHTUP
- ZylonBane's New Quest Notifier
- Vaxquis Vintage Song Remake v1.0 Mod
- Mercurius' Tacticool Weapon Replacements
Trivia[]
- While being called the 25th Anniversary, it technically is coming out 26 years later and not 25.
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