Nightdive Studios has exciting news for fans of classic sci-fi horror games: System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, the modernized version of the iconic 1999 action role-playing game, has been renamed to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Not only that, but the remaster is also set to launch on the Nintendo Switch, expanding its availability to a wider audience.
The eagerly anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is gearing up for a release on multiple platforms. Gamers on Windows PC can look forward to playing it via Steam and GOG, while console players can enjoy it on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and the newly announced Nintendo Switch.
Here's the official blurb that sets the stage for this thrilling adventure:
It’s the year 2114. 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 environment. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.
Fans won't have to wait much longer for more details, as Nightdive Studios has announced that the release date for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will be revealed during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase livestream on March 20, 2025. Alongside the announcement, viewers can expect to see a new trailer that promises to give us a deeper look into this updated classic.
