Nightdive Studios has officially rebranded their project as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, giving a fresh coat of paint to this cult classic. This revitalized edition is coming to PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The highly anticipated release date will be revealed on March 20, 2025, during the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, preparing a new generation of gamers to experience this legendary sci-fi RPG.
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Originally released in 1999, System Shock 2 was a genre-defining masterpiece, expertly blending survival horror and deep RPG mechanics. This remaster promises to retain the chilling atmosphere while significantly enhancing the experience with modern visuals and technical improvements.
Nightdive Studios, renowned for their work on the System Shock franchise, including the 2013 remaster of System Shock 2 and the recent remake of the original game, initially planned to launch this alongside the System Shock remake. However, unforeseen development delays shifted their release schedule.
Their 2023 System Shock remake was very well-received, achieving a 78/100 Metacritic score, a 7.6/10 user rating, and a remarkable 91% positive rating on Steam. With the System Shock 2 remaster on the horizon, the wait is almost over.
