The wait is almost over. Nightdive Studios for its console version System shock to do again. It will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, .
The developer, along with publisher Prime Matter, has released a new trailer for the console release, showcasing a stunning graphical update of the 1994 first-person shooter/RPG. The combat has also received a significant improvement, as the mechanics of the genre were not so perfect when the game was first released 30 years ago.
The PC version of the remake with , but this is no simple re-release. Console gamers are getting some exclusive features to sweeten the pot. It will boast 4K visuals at 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X. There’s also a new ending that “enhances the final confrontation” with series antagonist Shodan. The controls have been redesigned to better fit console gamepads, and there’s a new female hacker protagonist.
Here’s a little something for collectors. The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are getting a physical release, though it’s a digital-only affair for PS4 and Xbox One players. There is no pricing information yet, but the game is priced at $40 on PC.
This remake of the iconic shooter is long overdue. First announced as part of a successful Kickstarter campaign. It’s Nightdive Studios of System Shock 2.
