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

Get ready to dive back into the depths of terror as Nightdive Studios announces the launch of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on June 26, 2025. This modernized take on the iconic 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game will be available on PC and, for the first time ever, on consoles. You can expect the game to hit Windows PC via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Bundle Store, as well as on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.

Nightdive Studios has gone above and beyond, rebuilding System Shock 2 from the ground up using their proprietary KEX Engine. This remaster brings enhanced visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, better performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, and robust mod support, ensuring you get all the modern features you crave in your gaming experience.

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Here’s the official synopsis for 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, extending to cutscenes and character and weapons models, with up to 4K 144 FPS support on PC and up to 120 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Might As Well Make Your Death Comfortable: Enjoy settings for an adjustable FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support for a more personalized gaming experience.
Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to experiment with different playstyles, adding depth and replayability to your adventure.
Misery Loves Company: Bring your friends along for the terrifying ride with cross-play co-op multiplayer on the Von Braun starship.
Interface This: Play comfortably from your couch with gamepad support and unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements to celebrate your survival.
If You Want Something Done Right: Take advantage of full mod support on PC and the ability to implement community-made missions right from launch, ensuring endless content and customization.