Nightdive Studios has officially rebranded game as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, breathing new life into a cult classic. This revitalized edition is headed to PC (Steam GOG), PlayStation 4 5, Xbox One Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

The long-awaited release date will finally be unveiled on March 20, 2025, during the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, setting the stage for a new generation of players to experience the legendary sci-fi RPG.

system shockImage: steamcommunity.comDebuting in 1999, System Shock 2 was a genre-defining masterpiece, blending survival horror and deep RPG mechanics. Now, its remastered counterpart promises to preserve the eerie atmosphere and elevate the experience with modern visuals and technical enhancements.

Nightdive Studios, known for revitalizing the System Shock franchise through previous releases—including the 2013 remaster of System Shock 2 and the remake of the first game—originally intended to launch this project alongside the System Shock remake. However, unforeseen delays in development reshuffled their schedule.

Their remake in 2023 was met with strong reception, earning a 78/100 Metacritic score, 7.6/10 from users, and an impressive 91% positive rating on Steam. With System Shock 2’s remaster now on the horizon, the wait is nearly over. 

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