Tag: revolutionary

Six years ago, Nightdive Studios announced their plans to remaster the sci-fi sequel System Shock 2, originally named System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. However, their focus shifted to working on a full remake of the original System Shock. Now, after completing the remake, the studio has unveiled the release date for the sequel's remaster, now titled System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. The remaster is set to be released on June 25th this year, as revealed in a trailer during the Future Games Show's spring showcase. The enhancements in this remaster are more in the territory of remastering rather than a complete remake. The visuals have been updated with widescreen support, remodelled enemies, improved reload animations, and optimized controller support among other minor improvements. Nightdive Studios has also mentioned that multiplayer and co-op features are in development, promising more information as the launch day approaches. Despite the availability of similar improvements through mods in the game's modding community, the studio's attention to enhancing the co-op multiplayer experience is evident. System Shock 2 has a strong fan base but can feel dated in terms of gameplay. The upcoming remaster aims to make this classic RPG more accessible and enjoyable for modern players. Nightdive Studios, known for their faithfulness to the series, assures that the remaster will be free for those who pre-ordered the System Shock remake, showcasing their dedication to the community.

Tag: revolutionary

System Shock 2 remaster has a release date, but don’t expect a revolutionary upgrade

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