Summary
In a recent announcement, Nightdive Studios confirmed that theSystem Shockremake will soon be making its way to PlayStation and Xbox in May. Available on PC since 2023, the remake ofSystem Shockoverhauls the immersive sim shooter. This new version brings numerous additions and quality-of-life improvements, such as improved visuals, better player movement, and a fresh ending in the final showdown with SHODAN.
System Shockwasdeveloped by Looking Glass Studio in 1994 and created by none other than Warren Spector. Spector is a prominent name in the gaming industry, known for various titles in theUltimafranchise,Deus Ex, andThief: Deadly Shadows. Nowadays,Warren Spector operates his own studio, OtherSide Entertainment.
The originalSystem Shock was an immediate hit, which prompted developers to create a remake for PC in 2023. Since then, many have wondered ifSystem Shockwould launch for consoles, and an official announcement has confirmed the release. TheSystem Shockremake will be released on May 21 for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game will be available in digital versions for all platforms, but physical versions will only be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
System Shock Remake Release Date Confirmed for PlayStation and Xbox
TheSystem Shockremake introduces numerous changesfrom the 1994 game, some of which improve it immensely. The visual overhaul has the most immediate impact, but other quality-of-life improvements enhance the overall experience. The new interface is less cluttered, providing a cleaner look during gameplay. The game’s movement has become more akin to modern first-person games, and the redesigned controls for console gamepads should further improve fluidity. Not least, adding a female protagonist allows the immersive sim to be even more engaging for everyone who wants to enjoy this experience.
One of the remake’s additions is a different ending from the original version, which was a point of negative criticism from fans. The confrontation with the evil AI SHODAN, consideredone of the best game villains, has a different outcome than those who played the 1994 version or even theSystem Shock: Enhanced Editionfrom 2015. Those who want to witness the new ending know that theSystem Shockremake takes about 20 to 25 hours to beat on a normal playthrough.
While handling the remake, Nightdive Studios also worked on an Enhanced Edition ofSystem Shock 2. However, the studio has yet to disclose a release date. In previous announcements, Nightdive Studios mentioned that those who purchased theSystem Shockremake would receiveSystem Shock 2: Enhanced Editionfor free upon its release. This promotion was valid for the PC version, but now that the game is also being released for consoles, it remains to be seen if it extends to PlayStation and Xbox users.
