System Shock Hacks Consoles on May 21

Nightdive Studios and PLAION confirmed System Shock will release for PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series on May 21. This release includes both digital and physical copies, though PlayStation 4/Xbox One will be digital only.

Along with enjoying a revamped version of this classic, the console release features a “newly reworked ending that upgrades the final confrontation with SHODAN,” the choice of male, or female, protagonists, and redesigned controls. It was also confirmed the PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series version will support visuals up to 4K60FPS.

Those unfamiliar with the original 1994 release, or PC release from last year, can find the official overview below.

System Shock Overview

System Shock is the fully fledged remake of the ground breaking original from 1994, combining cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds & music; it even has the original voice actor of SHODAN, one of gaming’s most iconic villains. Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created.

SHE IS SELF-AWARE AND AWARE OF YOU

Meet SHODAN. The psychotic AI has taken control of Citadel Station and turned the crew into an army of cyborgs and mutants; She now plans to do the same to Earth. You must explore and battle your way through the depths of a space station gone to hell. Stop SHODAN and avert humanity’s destruction.

HER TERMINATION IS OUR SALVATION

FEATURES

• Fight to death in the depths of space
• Face off against the forces of a rogue AI gone mad
• Improve your skills and adapt to take on your foes
• Discover a non-linear story unfolding at your own pace
• Jack into cyberspace to hack the system and open other routes
• Innovative art style combines retro future design with modern technology

Become fully immersed: shoot, brawl, crawl, climb, leap and think your way through Citadel Station.

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