
Release
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Critic score
88/100
Platform families
4
Editorial overview
What it is
The original System Shock 2 is a genre-defining experience that established innovative gameplay mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary modernizes the 1999 sci-fi horror classic using Nightdive Studios’ proprietary KEX Engine for a definitive version of the game featuring Enhanced Characters, Weapon Models and Animations, Up to 144FPS performance with ultra-widescreen support, Optimized Controller support, 50 Achievements to unlock, Additional Mod Support and Quality of Life Improvements.
Play styles
Single player · Multiplayer · Co-operative
Perspective
First person
More like this
Nightdive Studios
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Themes
Action · Science fiction · Horror
Languages
6 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Trailer
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Beyond this game
One complete franchise view connects the main releases, spin-offs, settings, and related game families.
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.
KEX
Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9

PlayStation 4
Gen 8

Nintendo Switch 2
Gen 9

PC (Microsoft Windows)

PlayStation 5
Gen 9

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Xbox One
Gen 8

Nintendo Switch
Gen 8
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