System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
System Shock 2 Remaster , System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition
Release Date: June 26, 2025
Action, FPP, cyberpunk, science fiction, RPG elements, remaster/remake, co-op, action RPG, immersive sim, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
A remastered version of an iconic 1999 immersive sim. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster has us playing as a soldier facing dangers aboard the Von Braun spaceship. Compared to the original game, the remaster features enhanced visuals.
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition is the remastered version of a 1999 immersive sim, a cross between an FPS, RPG and survival horror. It was developed by Nightdive Studios; the team is specialized in remastering old classics, being also responsible for the remake of the first System Shock.
Plot
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition is set over 40 years after the first game. We play as a soldier participating in the maiden flight of the Von Braun, a modern spacecraft. After waking up from a coma, he discovers most of the crew has been murdered, while the ship is infested with aggressive robots and mutated humans. Our task becomes to survive and learn what happened on the spacecraft.
Mechanics
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition is a first-person game (FPP). The player can choose their character's class, the choice affecting his initial abilities. Afterwards, the game proper begins.
We must traverse the Von Braun, complete story quests and listen to scattered audiologs to gradually discover what happened aboard the ship. Our job is made more difficult by environmental puzzles and various opponents. We can fight machines and mutants wielding melee weapons or firearms. As we progress through the game we develop our hero (using special implants unlocks or upgrades his abilities) and his equipment (we can craft new weapons or upgrade already owned ones).
Game modes
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition supports singleplayer and co-op.
Technical aspects
Similar to Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition, the Nightdive Studios team have reverse-engineered the entire game to their proprietary KEX Engine. They've also collaborated with the systemshock.org community, including their best modifications in the game. The remaster thus stands out compared to the original with its nicer cutscenes, textures, weapon and character models.
Videos and Screens
[1:43] System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster - FGS Spring Showcase 2025 Trailer
[1:46] System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster trailer #2
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Game Series
System Shock Series
A series of action adventure games combining RPG and FPS elements. All installments of the series were maintained in a cyberpunk style. Different development studios were responsible for their creation, but consisting largely of the same employees.
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Nightdive Studios
Publisher: Nightdive Studios
Age restrictions: 18+
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card DirectX 11, 420 MB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card DirectX 11, 420 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
System Shock 2 Remaster Gameplay Trailer and Confirmation of Console Versions
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition lived to see an atmospheric trailer and a bunch of screenshots. In addition, Nightdive Studios confirmed which consoles the described title will hit.
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Christian Pieniazek
October 20, 2023
After Almost 4 Years, System Shock 2 Remaster Got a Trailer
Nightdive Studios has finally released the first trailer and screenshots from System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, a remaster of the iconic 1999 game.
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Adrian Werner
May 21, 2023
System Shock 2 Enhanced Edition Announced
Nightdive Studios announced System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, a refreshed version of the classic from 1999.
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Adrian Werner
August 12, 2019