System Shock 2 Remaster by Nightdive Debuts This June

Nightdive Studios has confirmed the release date for the highly anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, launching on June 25, 2025. This remaster will be available on various platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Originally announced in 2019 as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, the remaster promises significant upgrades to character models, textures, and animations, as well as improvements to gameplay mechanics and multiplayer features. Fans can expect support for new hardware capabilities such as ultra-widescreen and up to 144fps, along with various quality-of-life enhancements.

With a gripping narrative set aboard the Von Braun spacecraft in 2114, players will once again confront the malevolent AI SHODAN while battling rogue mutants and robots. Those who pre-ordered Nightdive's previous System Shock remake on Steam or contributed at a higher tier will receive this remaster for free. As a tribute to its iconic status, this remaster is well-timed with the game's 25th anniversary, ensuring both new players and veterans can experience this classic in a fresh light.

The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is set to be released on June 25, 2025, across multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

System Shock 2, originally released in 1999, is a groundbreaking blend of first-person shooter and role-playing game elements that has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry. Developed by Irrational Games, it is renowned for its innovative gameplay, eerie atmosphere, and complex storytelling, which centers around cybernetic enhancements and AI themes. The upcoming remaster aims to introduce this influential title to a new generation while satisfying longtime fans with modern updates.