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September 2021 Update

News

It’s been a wild couple of months as we continue to work towards launching the game we’ve all been patiently waiting for. I know there has been some confusion over dates, and announcements which is an unfortunate reality of making games, but I can assure you that System Shock is on the way. We have some big news to share in the future that will help make sense of what’s been going on, and again we thank you for your patience.

What are we working on?

We are working on the final polish for the enemies, weapons, levels, and cinematics. We will post a few screenshots here, but we’re at the point where we don’t want to ruin any surprises.



Grove Dome - One of the largest assets in the game, its translucent windows will allow you to see the outside of the Citadel Station and Saturn while visiting the Groves.



Grove Vegetation - There will be many different varieties of plant life living inside the Groves.



Avian Mutant - We originally cut this enemy from the game but decided it was important to have an enemy that introduced verticality to the combat, specifically in the Grove levels.



System Engineering - Early Blockout









We will have a few updates coming to the demo which include full dismemberment across all enemies along with updated AI, new behaviors, new animations and hit reactions, updated weapon fx as well as numerous bug fixes and performance optimizations. We’ve compiled feedback from discord and the various forums and will continue to do so to improve the game. A big thanks to everyone who has been sharing their feedback with us in a constructive way, it’s greatly appreciated and extremely helpful!

Nightdive Studios show off new System Shock footage

Five years after the Kickstarter campaign and the System Shock remake from Nightdive Studios is starting to come together with new footage out now.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/07/nightdive-studios-show-off-new-system-shock-footage

Here's 7 minutes of System Shock remake gameplay




The rather-long-awaited System Shock remake has a new length of gameplay out for your eyeballs to peruse, following our brave hacker through the bowels of Research for seven minutes. It's a nice slice of game, showing off some hacking, some exploring, a bit of finding alternate routes, and even some popping off a few rounds at cyborgs and mutants. It's a nice reminder of how far Nightdive has taken the remake over the extended development—I'm a big fan of these UI improvements, personally...
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February Kickstarter Update

Welcome back Hackers!

We’ve got a very special update this month - as you are aware we’re releasing our final demo and opening pre-orders on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store which should be available as you read this. This is a major milestone in our development of System Shock and once again we’d like to thank you for your continued patience and support while we diligently create the experience you originally backed all those years ago.

Our development road was bumpy (to say the least) - but ultimately what you’re playing is the vision and experience we set out to create and the adversity and challenges we’ve faced along the way has only improved the final game. The team has evolved and grown considerably and we hope that the end product will meet your expectations. With all that said we are planning on a late Summer 2021 release date.

On to the demo - Let’s run through all the updates!

NEW Cyberspace Level! (tame those cyber doggies!)

NEW Crew Audio Logs! (no devs this time!)

NEW SHODAN Audio! (Terri is back!)

NEW Dismemberment! (if Viva Pinata were rated M!)

NEW Proximity Mines! (don’t get too close!)

NEW Bugs! (tell us what you find :D)

NEW Enemies! (the repair bot is flamin’ hot!)

NEW GenerativeMusic System! (never the same song twice!)

NEW Snack! (make your selection at the Snacktron!)

NEW Save Feature! (what a novelty!)

NEW Notes System! (USB 1.1 support!)

NEW Difficulty Modes! (crank it all the way up to 3!)

NEW Destructibility! (smash that glass!)

NEW DLSS Support! (update your drivers for your RTX card!)

NEW Trailer! (a ton of new reveals!)

NEW Nightdive intro! (who’s that lurking in the depths?)

NEW Secrets! (first to post a picture of the special skull to our Twitter wins a prize!)


So check it out and please tell us what you think - we value your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.


-Stephen

Demo Live here:

Steam

GOG

Epic Store

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In the Press

PC Gamer Article

Alienware Stream and Giveaway

Please enjoy these amazing ultra-wide beauty shots from @CreamyElephant














Concept Corner

If the demo wasn't enough for you, here is a little taste of something special…

Concepts from the Hacker's apartment!





In the original game, you only get a glimpse of the space the Hacker occupies before being taken away to Citadel Station. Artist Robb Water’s took the time to build something that really brings a new atmosphere to the world of the Hacker and System Shock.







Platform Announcement

We’re also excited to announce that when we launch System Shock later this year, it will also be available for Amazon Luna, the new cloud gaming service from Amazon.


Studio/KEX News

A patch for Turok 2 on the Nintendo Switch is set to release on the 25th:


- Online multiplayer!

- Re-enabled German audio localization

- Support for gyro for some third-party controllers such as the Hori Splitpad in handheld mode

- Stability

System Shock remake gets new demo & trailer as pre-orders open up

Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake has promised for years to bring players back to the seminal sci-fi action adventure that gathered a sizeable cult following since its original launch in 1994. Now, the studio seems to be in the homestretch of bringing that lofty promise to fruition. A new demo and trailer have launched for the System Shock remake, giving players their biggest hands-on look at the game yet. Pre-orders have also opened up ahead of the game’s full Summer 2021 launch.


Nightdive Studios launched the new System Shock remake trailer on its studio YouTube channel on February 25, 2021. Alongside this trailer came a new demo on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. The new demo invites players to have a more in-depth look at the opening chapter of the game and the unsettling sci-fi horrors they face as they contend with the malevolent AI SHODAN and her control of the Citadel Station orbital research facility.



The launch of the new trailer and demo also mark the opening of pre-orders for System Shock remake via the digital storefronts listed above. Nightdive recently teased System Shock remake pre-orders back in January offering players that get in early a free copy of its upcoming System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition to go with their purchase. With the official opening of pre-orders, players can now get in and claim that deal on their PC launcher of choice.


Nightdive’s System Shock remake has gone from somewhat vague and foggy to extremely intriguing as the studio has showed more and more of the game. Shacknews readers may remember that we engaged in a lengthy and lovely livestream with the developers back in 2020 as the team launched the Medical Bay demo. Now we’re right on the cusp of the final product.



There are still a few details up in the air at this time, such as a final set launch date. So make sure that you stay tuned to Shacknews for any new information and reveals about the upcoming System Shock remake and be sure to claim your copy soon if you want to get in on the System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition pre-order bonus.