System Shock Remake Release Date Revealed With A New Trailer

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The anticipated System Shock remake has finally secured a more or less solid release window, and everyone who pre-orders the game will receive a guaranteed free copy of System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. Although the remastered version of the sequel is expected to launch alongside the remake of the original game, some features might be missing since they are being currently prototyped for future updates.

As revealed by Nightdive Studios back in January, System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition might be treated to VR support. In a short video on Twitter, the development team demonstrated how VR controllers can be used in melee combat and environmental puzzles. It looked exciting, to say the least, but no official announcements have been made so far. In other words, there’re no solid plans to include VR support when System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition comes out, which leaves space for potential introduction in the future.

The System Shock remake has finally received a release window alongside opening pre-orders on all major digital PC storefronts. Additionally, the team at Nightdive Studios has shared a new teaser on YouTube, setting the mood for the upcoming reimagining of the iconic franchise. According to the developers, the game will be available this summer, with an exact release date to be announced later. The project has been in production since 2015 when it received initial funding via a successful Kickstarter campaign, and six years later, all the devoted fans will have the opportunity to finally play the game. The remake will feature completely reworked visuals, revamped hacking mechanics, an expanded in-game world, and the original voice of AI SHODAN thanks to the return of voice actor Terri Brosius. Last but not least, there’s now a new playable demo of the remake available for download on Steam.

While the System Shock remake is confidently approaching its release date, a completely original System Shock 3 game is still far from being complete. The sequel’s announcement also happened back in 2015, although Nightdive Studios transferred the rights to develop the project to indie studio Otherside Entertainment. Unfortunately, the latter couldn’t manage to cope with such an ambitious video game, and as a result, Tencent took control of System Shock 3 last May.

It’s soothing to see that the troubled development of the anticipated System Shock remake is wrapping up successfully. There were reasonable fears among fans that the project might never see the light of day, but fortunately, it was able to overcome all of those challenges. The most worrying event happened back in 2018 when the team decided to take a break in order to reevaluate and reboot the development process. Nightdive didn’t do that in vain, though, as the wait will soon be over.

System Shock releases this summer on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Store.