System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Nightdive's modernised remaster of the sci-fi FPS/RPG classic System Shock 2 brings back the Von Braun and SHODAN with cross-play co-op, mod support, reworked technology and native versions for PC and consoles.
- Developer
- Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios, Nightdive Studios
- Publisher
- Nightdive Studios, Atari
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, FPS, Horror
- Game modes
- Local Co-op, Multiplayer, Online Co-op, Singleplayer
- Game series
- System Shock
- Also known as
- System Shock 2 Remastered, System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition
- Steam user reviews
- 88 % positive · 2,270 reviews
- At Steam
- View store page
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What is System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster?
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is Nightdive's modernised new edition of the FPS/RPG classic released in 1999. Aboard the FTL ship Von Braun, survival horror meets RPG systems, exploration and combat against mutants, machines and the AI SHODAN.
The new edition keeps the structure and atmosphere of the original, but adds modern technology, controller support, quality-of-life adjustments and new multiplayer features.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster | Nightdive Studios nightdivestudios.com
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on Steam store.steampowered.com
Release
The PC version came out on June 26, 2025. The native versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch followed on July 10, 2025. On June 3, 2026, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was also added.
The individual platform versions share the core of the remaster, but differ in some technical targets and platform-specific features.
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PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Console release
Source
- Nightdive Studios – Launch Trailer youtube.com
- PlayStation Store store.playstation.com
- Nintendo nintendo.com
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster - Accolades Trailer | Nightdive Studios youtube.com
- PlayStation Store store.playstation.com
- Nintendo Switch nintendo.com
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition nintendo.com
Platforms
The remaster is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Nightdive's cross-play co-op connects the supported platforms in multiplayer.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Nightdive Studios nightdivestudios.com
- Launch Trailer | Nightdive Studios youtube.com
Gameplay
System Shock 2 combines first-person shooter combat with RPG stats, inventory management, hacking, psi abilities and free exploration of the Von Braun. At the start, the character chooses between O.S.A., Marines and Navy, which leads to different playstyles.
The 25th Anniversary Remaster adds cross-play co-op, expanded mod support, reworked character and weapon models, improved animations, optimised controller support, ultrawide support and further quality-of-life improvements. On PC, Nightdive also cites up to 144 FPS.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Steam store.steampowered.com
- Nightdive Studios nightdivestudios.com
Trailer
System requirements
For the PC version, Steam lists a minimum of a 64-bit dual-core processor at 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, a DirectX 11 or Vulkan 1.1 capable GPU and 5 GB of free storage space. Recommended are, among others, 4 GB RAM and an Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 945 or equivalent.
The details apply to PC.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel or AMD dual-core at 2.0 GHz
- RAM
- 2 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GPU with DirectX 11 or Vulkan 1.1
- Storage
- 5 GB
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent
- RAM
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GPU with DirectX 11 or Vulkan 1.1
- Storage
- 5 GB
Editorial details
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Steam store.steampowered.com
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, released on June 3, 2026, offers higher resolution, higher frame rate and mouse control support. It is therefore a separate technical upgrade within the long-running platform availability of the remaster.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition nintendo.com
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Game series
The new edition is based on System Shock 2 and continues its story around SHODAN and the Von Braun in a modernised form. Nightdive Studios developed the remaster; Atari is the publisher of the current store versions.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Nightdive Studios nightdivestudios.com
- PlayStation Store store.playstation.com
