


The first thing you’ll notice about the System Shock remake is its massively overhauled visuals courtesy of Unreal Engine 4. What makes it so notable, and what should new fans know about the gameplay? Let’s go over 15 things about the remake here. It’s out this month for PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and PC. The sound design, non-linear gameplay, combat, horror elements, and more were considered ahead of their time and would inspire gaming for years.Īfter Enhanced Editions for System Shock 1 and 2, Nightdive Studios’ remake of the first game is finally on the cusp of release. It’s one of the earliest immersive sims and went on to influence games like Deus Ex. Among the many classics in video game history, System Shock doesn’t get enough credit for how revolutionary it was.
