Nightdive Studios continues to bring us updated PC classics from the 1990s. Up next is System Shock 2, one of the most influential PC games of all time, and the spiritual predecessor of the Bioshock series. We’ve known there was a remaster of System Shock 2 in development for a while now, but this is the first time we’ve gotten to see it. It still looks like a game from 1999, but the visuals have been cleaned up, it runs at high framerate with full controller and mod support, quality-of-life improvements, and achievements.

If you like Cyberpunk, Bioshock, or Deus Ex, System Shock 2 is the wellspring of all those games, made by the gone but never forgotten Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games. The studios might be gone, but System Shock 2 will live forever. One of the great PC role-playing games of all time.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster releases on June 26, 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Check out the reveal trailer below:

HOW CAN YOU CHALLENGE A PERFECT IMMORTAL MACHINE

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.

SYSTEM SHOCK 2: 25th ANNIVERSARY KEY FEATURES

  • Choose from 3 branches of the Military; O.S.A, Marines or Navy and experiment with different play styles.

  • Additional Mod Support

  • Up to 144FPS performance with ultra-widescreen support.

  • 50 Achievements to unlock.

  • Enhanced Characters, Weapon Models and Animations.

  • Optimized Controller support.

  • Quality of Life Improvements.

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