System Shock 2 is going to go away, yes, the 1999 classic is going to be made of unobtanium very soon because they want to delist it. For people who care about preservation of PC games, this is a big deal, as the only legal way to get this game is buying it on Steam. Yes, it might be an old game nearing the mark of 25 years but it does not deserve to be delisted from the platform. Half Life can still be acquired on Steam despite being an older game, and it truly is an amazing experience for those who played it, no matter the era.
System Shock 2 gets delisted, here is the twist
The original game will be included with the purchase of the 25th Anniversary edition, this is a very cheeky way to ensure that people don’t get confused when picking the version of the game that should be sold. As you can see, this is the correct way to remaster or even remake games, including the original as part of the package should be an obligation of developers. Back in the days of retro gaming people were able to buy remakes for newer systems that had the older version as part of the pack.
While it wasn’t common, it proved that people can still code such a thing in a remake, ensuring that people get access to the best of both worlds. For those who loved the original, buying the remake would be a no brainer because you could play the original again through that mean and later play the remade version. This is a win-win situation that many companies are passing up on, but it seems that Nightdive Studios, creators of System Shock 2, decided to take advantage of technology, this is an epic win for fans of System Shock 2.
