Nightdive Studios has exciting news for fans of the classic sci-fi horror genre: the much-anticipated System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition has been rebranded as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. This modernized version of the iconic 1999 action role-playing game is set to expand its reach, now including the Nintendo Switch alongside its previously announced platforms.
The 25th Anniversary Remaster is slated for release on Windows PC via Steam and GOG, as well as on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and the newly added Nintendo Switch.
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Here's the gripping narrative awaiting players:
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.
Gamers won't have to wait long to dive back into this thrilling universe. Nightdive Studios will unveil the release date during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase livestream on March 20, 2025, accompanied by a new trailer that promises to heighten the anticipation even further.
