Nightdive Studios Makes Good on Six-Year-Old Promise with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Nightdive Studios and Sony have announced a trailer and release date for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, a remastered version of the classic Looking Glass game. The game will be available on June 26th for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.
What to Expect from the Remastered Version
The remastered version will feature light visual updates, including sharpened graphics and enemy models, but it will maintain the feel of a 25-year-old game. The trailer and screenshots show off these updates, which include visible hands holding weapons and other small improvements. The game’s original RPG overlay look is still included, and cross-play support is available for the game’s cooperative multiplayer mode.
Improved Controls and Mod Support
The remastered version will also include updated controls, including DualSense support and a quickbar for weapons and abilities. The game will also come with some of the original’s existing community mods, as well as broader mod support. According to Nightdive’s website and a moderator in the studio’s Discord server, the game will ship with the SS2 Community Patch or SCP, which rebalances some frustrating features, among other patches.
Release Date and Platforms
The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will be released on June 26th for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.
Conclusion
The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a great opportunity for fans of the original game to relive the experience with improved graphics and controls. The inclusion of community mods and broader mod support is also a significant bonus for fans of the game.
FAQs
Q: When is the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster releasing?
A: The game will be released on June 26th for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.
Q: What platforms will the game be available on?
A: The game will be available on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.
Q: What kind of visual updates can I expect from the remastered version?
A: The remastered version will feature light visual updates, including sharpened graphics and enemy models, but it will maintain the feel of a 25-year-old game.
Q: Will the game have mod support?
A: Yes, the game will come with some of the original’s existing community mods, as well as broader mod support. The game will also ship with the SS2 Community Patch or SCP, which rebalances some frustrating features, among other patches.
