After a long wait, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is finally here. The remastered version of this iconic game launches in less than 24 hours (at the time of writing), and there is even more good news for Steam Deck owners. The game has already received the Verified badge on Steam Deck, meaning it runs smoothly right out of the box on Valve’s popular handheld.
What does System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster offer?
System Shock 2 was originally released in 1999 and quickly became a classic. It mixed first-person shooting with deep RPG elements, something that was quite unique at the time. The game helped shape many of the gameplay mechanics we see today in both the FPS and RPG genres. Now, 25 years later, Nightdive Studios has brought this legendary game back with a full remaster, adding modern features and improving the overall mechanics. On top of that, on Steam, the game has been marked as Steam Deck Verified, so you won’t have to worry about any performance issues.
In System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, you wake up in the year 2114 on the FTL ship Von Braun. You have just come out of cryo sleep and can’t remember who you are or what happened. As you start exploring, you quickly realize that something has gone terribly wrong. Dangerous hybrid mutants and deadly robots now roam the halls of the ship. The rogue AI SHODAN has taken control, and your mission is to stop her before it’s too late.
The remaster brings a lot of new improvements to the game. It now supports cross-play co-op multiplayer, which means you can play the entire game with your friends no matter what platform they are on. The developers also added mod support, allowing the community to create and share new content for the game. The graphics have been upgraded with enhanced character models, better weapon visuals, and smoother animations. The game supports up to 144 frames per second and ultra-wide screens, making it look much better on modern setups. It also features full controller support, which is great for Steam Deck users.
In any case, System Shock 2 will be released in around 19 hours (from the time of writing). For those interested, the game is currently available with a 10% discount on Steam, which has brought its price down from $29.99 to $26.99. This isn’t massive, but it’s still great to see that the developers are offering a special discount on launch.
