System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster News

[p][/p][p]Patch 1.0.1 for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster went live on PC platforms, including Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Humble Bundle, on June 27. Since then, our team has been hard at work on an additional patch that’s live now on PC and consoles, including Xbox One, Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. We're still waiting for patch approval from Nintendo, with the patch expected to roll out on Nintendo Switch in the coming weeks. [/p][hr][/hr][h3]
HOTFIX (7.11.2025)
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• [p]Fixed HUD scaling incorrectly when reverting settings.[/p]
• [p]Fixed saves sometimes failing to load.[/p]

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PC PATCH #2  / CONSOLE DAY ONE PATCH (1.1)
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• [p]Fixed music not playing at all in certain levels.[/p]
• [p]Added many more bindable actions on keyboard and controller, such as using more types of hypos and placing navigation markers.[/p]
• [p]Players can now hotswap their positions in a lobby session.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the options screen scrolling while using a controller.[/p]
• [p]Gun muzzle flashes now appear correctly on the ends of guns.[/p]
• [p]Raised maximum number of navigation markers from 1 to 12 per player.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the multiplayer menu sometimes randomly opening.[/p]
• [p]Fixed various animation and AI issues in multiplayer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed “Lean Toggle” not working properly on keyboard. "Lean Toggle" is now unbound by default on keyboard to prevent confusion.[/p]
• [p]Increased the granularity and minimum range of the mouse sensitivity sliders.[/p]
• [p]Fixed decals on windows in Hydroponics being drawn under other objects.[/p]
• [p]Fixed transparency issues on the wormskin armor, and fixed light armor glowing in the dark.[/p]
• [p]Fixed rendering of flat color polygons in static models.[/p]
• [p]Mitigations for some uncommon crashes reported by players.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some explosions showing black/pink borders.[/p]
• [p]Fixed music playback being delayed when using FMOD.[/p]
• [p]Removed the “Quit Game” entry in the keyboard bindings menu.[/p]

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• [p]Made the “unstick_player” console command available.[/p]
• [p]Restored Windows 7 compatibility to the best of our abilities.[/p]

[h3]KNOWN ISSUES
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• [p]There is a bug that is causing players to get stuck on some corners. This will be fixed in the next patch.[/p]
• [p]The “Advanced Ammo Usage” help text is incorrect in English.[/p]
• [p]There are some quirks when using multi-monitor setups with at least one very high refresh rate monitor.[/p]
• [p]Customized bindings may be temporarily incorrect while the player’s inventory is open.[/p]

[h3]KNOWN ISSUES (FOR MODDERS)
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• [p]There is a bug that is causing wrong IDs (when compared to NewDark) assigned to relations. This will be fixed in the next patch.[/p]
• [p]There is a bug that is causing fingerprinting checks to only succeed when all fingerprints match, instead of only one match being enough. This will be fixed in the next patch.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re continuing to monitor bug reports and aim to have another patch to address these and other issues released by the end of July. If you’re experiencing issues with the game that haven’t been resolved through our recent patches, please email our support team ([email protected]). Thank you! [/p]

[p]Patch 1.0.1 for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is live now on all PC platforms, including Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Humble Bundle! [/p][p]
[/p][p]If you’ve been enjoying System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, consider leaving us a review on Steam and let us know what your favorite parts of the remaster have been! [/p][p]
[/p][p]PATCH NOTES[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Fixed invincible enemies in co-op multiplayer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where analog sticks on secondary controllers would not work properly, this was seen particularly on Steam Deck with an external controller attached.[/p]
• [p]Autosaves in multiplayer will now save the session information, preventing multiplayer playthroughs from being lost when relying on autosaves.[/p]
• [p]Added analog stick edge acceleration for controllers which increases the speed you look around at when the stick reaches its maximum distance. Turning around quickly is now easier without compromising precise aiming.[/p]
• [p]Increased the default turning sensitivity on controllers from 1.0 to 1.5.[/p]
• [p]Increased the default deadzone on controllers from 0.1/0.1 to 0.24/0.265.[/p]
• [p]General improvements to controller input.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the “apply” button in the mods menu having no effect.[/p]
• [p]Keyboard and Mouse controls have been moved to the top of the Controls screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed flickering screens on some objects (fixes for other screens in-progress).[/p]
• [p]Fixed “the lights trying to talk” in Engineering B causing a crash for players with certain mods disabled.[/p]

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[/p][p]We have been reading through all player comments and feedback, and are working to resolve reported bugs and issues as quickly as possible. We will have additional patches in the coming weeks.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Positive reviews have begun to pour in from a variety of outlets, including PC Gamer, Eurogamer, TechRaptor, TheGamer, Bloody Disgusting, and more. If you’ve been enjoying the game on Steam, consider leaving us a review letting us know what your favorite part of the remaster has been so far![/p][p][/p][p]If you run into any bugs or issues while exploring the haunting depths of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, please reach out to us through our support email ([email protected]). Our team is actively monitoring player feedback and are working to get all reported issues fixed as quickly as possible.[/p][p][/p][p]System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Features: [/p]

• [p]High-Definition Horrors: Completely remastered visuals including cutscenes, characters, and weapons models, with up to 4K resolution at 144 FPS on PC and up to 120 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
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• [p]Make Your Death Comfortable: Includes settings for an adjustable FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to experiment with different playstyles
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• [p]Misery Loves Company: Drag your friends into the hell that is the Von Braun starship in cross-play co-op multiplayer with support for up to 4 players
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• [p]Interface This: Play from the comfort of your couch with gamepad support, then celebrate with an ice-cold medical stim when you unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements[/p][p][/p]
• [p]If You Want Something Done Right: Full mod support on PC and the ability to implement community-made missions at launch[/p]

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[/p][p]System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is available for $29.99 on PC via Steam (and is Steam Deck Verified), GOG, Humble Bundle, and the Epic Games Store. System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is also playable on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and will release for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in July with a release date to be announced within the coming weeks.[/p]

Last year, Nightdive Studios reintroduced the gaming world to a remake of the Looking Glass Studios–developed first-person shooter from 1994, System Shock. After playing the remake, it’s clear how much of an impact the original title had on gaming, paving the way for spiritual successors like BioShock and Prey.

Now, Nightdive Studios is daring to double-dip with a remaster of System Shock 2 on its 25th anniversary. The studio is known for preserving “classic, abandoned, and forgotten PC games” with a “strong emphasis on fun and rewarding experiences,” and that’s exactly the goal with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Nightdive has pulled out all the stops to deliver a faithful recreation, for better or worse.

Set 42 years after the events of the original System Shock, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster begins with your character undergoing basic training for the UNN (Unified National Nominate) before joining the crew of the most advanced starship in the... Read more

[p]In celebration of the PC launch for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on June 26, we’re hosting a special launch day stream featuring our official streamer Miss_Slaughter along with some of our developers! [/p][p][/p][p]Join us at 12pm PST / 2pm CST / 3pm EST with the stream broadcasting to Twitch, YouTube, and the Steam page for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. We’ll have giveaway codes, a closer look at the game’s multiplayer, the chance to ask our developers questions, and more!  [/p][p][/p]