System Shock 2 Reborn as Anniversary Remaster, Hits Switch

Nightdive Studios has unveiled a significant update for its reimagining of the 1999 sci-fi horror RPG classic. Originally titled System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, the modernized version is now officially known as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, and is expanding its platform reach to include the Nintendo Switch.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will soon launch across a wide array of platforms: Windows PC (via Steam and GOG), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

The game's official description paints a chilling picture:

The year is 2114. Awakening from cryo-sleep aboard the Von Braun starship, you find yourself with amnesia, stranded amidst a terrifying catastrophe. Hybrid mutants and lethal robots stalk the ship's corridors, their menacing presence echoing through the vessel's cold, metallic shell. SHODAN, a malevolent AI hellbent on humanity's annihilation, has seized control. The fate of mankind rests on your shoulders. Explore the derelict Von Braun, deck by deck, uncovering the horrifying truth behind the ship and its crew's demise. Immerse yourself in a richly detailed narrative and environment.

Nightdive Studios promises a new trailer and the official release date will be revealed during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase livestream on March 20, 2025.