

Kick said the idea of a "standalone VR version" came around then, and the studio brought in a VR expert to take a look at the game and let them know what they were working with. According to Nightdive CEO Stephen Kick, the option for a playable VR mode for System Shock 2 emerged while the developer was in the process of reverse-engineering the "missing libraries" for the game. The idea came to Nightdive's attention while the developer was in the process of going through the game's framework. RELATED: System Shock Remake Pre-Orders Opening Next Month

Nightdive determined that System Shock 2 has the potential foundation for the virtual reality features, and is capitalizing on this to create a playable VR version of the remaster. Now, Nightdive has revealed that the remastered System Shock sequel is receiving a playable VR mode for the game's release.

Developer Nightdive Studios announced the System Shock 2 remaster in 2019, and said there would be plans for the game to receive a VR mode. There is currently no release date for System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, but those who preordered the System Shock remake will get the updated version for free at release.ĭisclaimer: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.For a while now, fans of System Shock have been looking forward to the release of remasters of the game and System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. It retains the original game’s gameplay, level designs, and graphics engine, though with higher fidelity textures and modern display options, plus integrated mod support and VR compatibility. Meanwhile, Nightdive Studios is also working on System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, an upgraded PC port of the 1999 sequel. The System Shock remake will also launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, but the console versions won't be available until a later, currently unannounced date. Developer Nightdive Studios have been working diligently on the remake since 2015. System Shock is a ground-up recreation of the original 1994 sci-fi RPG featuring fully-3D graphics, modernized controls, and more. The remake was developed by Nightdive Studios.
