If you’re looking forward toSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster’srelease, Nightdive Studios just announced a new feature today that should add further incentive to pick it up.
One feature which we presumed wouldn’t be part of the remaster is now confirmed to be included, and I’m referring to multiplayer. Not only that, but it will even feature cross-platform multiplayer right at launch.
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster’s release date will be revealed on June 14, 2025.
Check out the new trailer released by Nightdive Studios for an early peek at the feature.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Multiplayer Confirmed And It Will Feature Crossplay
Per Nightdive Studios' press release, “System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster features a fully revamped co-op multiplayer mode that vastly improves upon the 1999 original and Nightdive’s first System Shock 2 re-release from 2013. Returning fans and newcomers alike will now have access to cross-platform multiplayer between PC and consoles, with various other refinements, making this the definitive edition of System Shock 2 for fans and newcomers to enjoy..”
In case you’re curious what’s new with Nightdive’s remaster of the cult classic, check out the game’s key features.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Key Features:
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The first System Shock remaster was released in 2023, and you canread our reviewto see what we thought of it. You might want to play that right now since the sequel is fast approaching near its June 26 release date for consoles and PC.
Originally released in 1999, System Shock 2 was developed by Irrational Games (BioShock), and has been included in multiple greatest games of all time lists. While Irrational’s BioShock franchise may be considered a bigger brand nowadays, it’s often regarded as the spiritual successor to the System Shock franchise.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster releases June 26 on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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