System Shock remake launches this summer, and there's a PC demo out today Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. System Shock remake launches this summer, and there's a PC demo out today Enhanced System Shock 2 included in pre-orders. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 26 Feb 2021 18 comments Nightdive Studios has confirmed its long-in-the-works System Shock remake will finally launch this summer, and, to give players a taste of its enhanced action, a new demo launches today. It's been a long and eventful road for the System Shock remake, which was originally intended to be a remaster of Looking Glass Technologies' classic first-person sci-fi horror before ballooning in scope. By the time its Kickstarter commenced in July 2016, it was being referred to as a "reboot" and, after a rocky period of development, Nightdive announced it was putting the project on hiatus after letting "things get out of control". Despite those rough few years, Nightdive eventually managed to get the project back on track - albeit by essentially restarting with more focussed goals - and development's been steadily ticking forward ever since, with the studio providing frequent updates on its progress. Watch on YouTube System Shock Official Teaser Trailer. And that dedication has finally paid off; the project is set to cross over the finish line "late summer" this year, and pre-orders for the game - which will include a copy of the upcoming System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition for all early buyers - go live today on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Store. It'll cost £31.99/$44.95 USD, and those eager to learn more ahead of a purchase can check out the newly released demo, available on each storefront. The demo offers a small, early slice of the overall System Shock experience, once again placing players in the shoes of an unnamed hacker who wakes to discover the Citadel Station in chaos, gripped by murderous robots and a megalomaniacal AI. It'll provide a good opportunity to evaluate the remake's enhancements and additions too, including all-new HD visuals and re-recorded audio, real-time lighting, updated controls, improved hacking, a new dismemberment system, dynamic music, enemy and weapons rebalancing, plus a renovated Citadel Station, with new areas, traps, and puzzles. Nightdive says consoles will receive the demo at a later date, and notes that its System Shock Remake will also be available to stream via Amazon's Luna this summer. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store