System Shock: Enhanced Edition

Looking Glass Studios Nightdive Studios · Atari

Released: Oct 22, 2015
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 06 Sep 2026, 22:08 GMT

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19 May 2023PCGamesN
System Shock is already on sale, but you better act fast
Some of my favorite games have been inspired by System Shock , from RPGs like BioShock to Dishonored. Its influence is hard to grasp, especially as the gaming industry continues to evolve with such iconic titles falling out of popularity. Thankfully, Nightdive Studios has taken t
22 Jan 2021Developer post
Source Port Update #5 is available now!
Hello Hackers, A new update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition is available now on Windows which includes the following fixes and improvements: Version 1.2.16 (2021-01-22): Fixed crash when user path uses non-ASCII characters. Fixed random crashes on some user setups (when a fram
Hello Hackers,
A new update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition is available now on Windows which includes the following fixes and improvements:
Version 1.2.16 (2021-01-22):
Fixed crash when user path uses non-ASCII characters.
Fixed random crashes on some user setups (when a frame is rendered without the corresponding physics frame is run due to timing issues).
Fixed vanishing automap notes after saving/loading.
Fixed AI getting stuck on some corners.
Salt the fries!
-Daniel,
Nightdive Studios.
Original post
31 Jul 2020Developer post
Source Port Update #4 is available now!
Hey Hackers! A small update to System Shock is available now which includes the following improvements: Upgraded engine to the latest version of the KEX Engine, Fixed an issue where text entered onto the map would disappear on changing floors or loading a save. New Bonus Content
Hey Hackers!
A small update to System Shock is available now which includes the following improvements:

Upgraded engine to the latest version of the KEX Engine,
Fixed an issue where text entered onto the map would disappear on changing floors or loading a save.
New Bonus Content Added - Bonus Content has now been changed to a DLC type download that's free for everyone, but will allow users to free up additional space.
We hope you enjoy the update!
Daniel,
Nightdive Studios.
Original post
12 Aug 2019Rock, Paper, Shotgun
No one knows who is patching System Shock 2
If you read System Shock 2 s patch notes on Steam you might notice something unusual, as I did. In the list of fixes, additions, and technical talk, there’s a note thanking “Le Corbeau” for providing the patch. It’s an official patch that the game s publishers pushed onto Steam,
19 Mar 2019Rock, Paper, Shotgun
System Shock 3 first trailer: she s back (and so s he)
Devil’s advocate: I’d have been even more excited about Otherside’s System Shock 3 if it didn’t have revered murder-computer SHODAN in it. ‘Shock, traditionally, has been about pushing things forwards, not looking to the past, and what stronger statement could there be than to di
26 Oct 2018Developer post
Source Port Update #3 is available now!
Hello Hackers, A new update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition is available now which includes the following fixes and improvements: Version 1.1.8 (2018-10-26): Fixed crash on some screen resolutions when using software renderer. Fixed bitmap rotation when viewing objects with la
Hello Hackers,
A new update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition is available now which includes the following fixes and improvements:
Version 1.1.8 (2018-10-26):

Fixed crash on some screen resolutions when using software renderer.
Fixed bitmap rotation when viewing objects with large viewing bank angles.
Fixed crash on Discord version after SDK update.
Salt the fries!
-Daniel,
Nightdive Studios.
Original post
05 Oct 2018Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Night Dive s System Shock remake looks charmingly retro in new alpha footage
It looks like Night Dive’s System Shock remake is finally back on track, after a messy engine switch, a cancelled change in art direction and a delay until 2020. Below, we get our first video peek at the ‘adventure alpha’ version of the immersive sim revival, currently going out
25 Sep 2018Developer post
Source Port Update #2 is available now!
Hello Hackers, A new update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition is available now which includes the following fixes and improvements: Version 1.1.7 (2018-09-25): Fixed audio bug when XMIDI sequence not found. Fixed enhanced/classic controller switch bug. Fixed camera static causin
Hello Hackers,
A new update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition is available now which includes the following fixes and improvements:
Version 1.1.7 (2018-09-25):

Fixed audio bug when XMIDI sequence not found.
Fixed enhanced/classic controller switch bug.
Fixed camera static causing random crashes.
Version 1.1.6 (2018-09-14 - Not previously posted):

Fixed -no-social paramater on Steam
Fixed configuration file kexengine.cfg not being detected on APPDATA folder
Reversed mod priority order list (load order now happens bottom to top)
Thank you for your patience while we deal with these issues. Please let us know of any issues you encounter in the forums!
Salt the fries!
-Daniel,
Nightdive Studios.
Original post
13 Sep 2018Developer post
Source Port Update #1 is available now!
Greetings Hackers, A new patch is out now for System Shock Enhanced Edition that fixes the following issues: Version 1.1.5 (2018-09-13): Increased maximum 3D points from 256 to 1024 in order to prevent random renderer crashes. Moved writable files to Application Roaming Data fold
Greetings Hackers,
A new patch is out now for System Shock Enhanced Edition that fixes the following issues:
Version 1.1.5 (2018-09-13):

Increased maximum 3D points from 256 to 1024 in order to prevent random renderer crashes.
Moved writable files to Application Roaming Data folder (missions, languages, mods, kexengine.cfg, mods.cfg and CRASHLOG.TXT).
Added show_string console command for developer mode.
Enabled starting the game without Steam running on background by using "-no-social" command-line argument (Steam version only).
Fixed brackets and question mark key commands (now named left_brack, right_brack and question_mark).
Fixed lockup in item cycle selection when player doesn't have any item of a given class (software, patches and grenades).
Fixed "Press a key" message positioning on key binding menu.
Removed unused game thread.
Fixed crash when music file path contains more than 64 characters.
Fixed sliders minimum/maximum values in menus, now preventing user from increasing values past maximum when using left and right direction keys.
Fixed crash when loading games with MFD bio status exposed in full screen mode.
Fixed crash when double-clicking executable outside Steam desktop app (Steam version only).
We hope you enjoy the update. Please let us know of any problems in the forums!
Happy Hacking!
-Daniel
Nightdive Studios
Original post
07 Sep 2018Rock, Paper, Shotgun
System Shock: Enhanced Edition now looks sharper and controls better than ever
Nightdive’s remake of System Shock has been delayed until 2020, but playing the 1994 original is a more tempting option now. Paving the way for immersive sims like Deus Ex and Dishonored, System Shock is an important part of the genre’s history, and after a surprise update yester
06 Sep 2018Developer post
"The Source Port Update" is available now!
For the first time ever, System Shock has been rebuilt from the original source code as a FREE update to all owners of the game! System Shock: Enhanced Edition features: ------------------------------------------------------- Higher resolution support up to 4K widescreen mode Mou
For the first time ever, System Shock has been rebuilt from the original source code as a FREE update to all owners of the game!
System Shock: Enhanced Edition features:
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Higher resolution support up to 4K widescreen mode
Mouselook support
Rebindable keyboard/mouse/joystick commands
Adapted to Nightdive's KEX engine
Support for both Direct3D and OpenGL
Option to switch between hi-resolution Mac assets and the original DOS assets
Official support for fan missions and fan mods
New unified options menu that allows changing preferences before gameplay
Adjustable FOV (Field of View)
Smoother camera rotation and translation
Improved control scheme which allows faster and streamlined experience
Brand new achievements
In-Game remappable keys with three profiles to choose from: original controls, custom controls, and lefthanded controls.
Many original game bugs fixed.
We hope you enjoy this free update for System Shock: Enhanced Edition!
Feel free to let us know what you think about it in the forums. We'll be monitoring it a lot over the next few weeks or so to gather information.
Enjoy the update, and keep the fries salted!
-Daniel
Nightdive Studios.
Original post
22 Oct 2015Product Release
Now Available on Steam - System Shock: Enhanced Edition, 20% off!
System Shock: Enhanced Edition is Now Available on Steam and is 20% off!* Twenty one years after its first release, System Shock is back! *Offer ends October 29 at 10AM Pacific Time

Updates & announcements

Now Available on Steam - System Shock: Enhanced Edition, 20% off!