System Shock 2 Remaster Is Free to Keep on the Epic Games Store Right Now
PC players can currently pick up System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster for free on the Epic Games Store until October 8, 2026. As with all of Epic's weekly freebies, anything you claim during the window stays in your library permanently. You'll need a free Epic Games account to claim System Shock 2, and the game is played through the Epic Games Launcher.
Nightdive Studios, the team behind a string of well-regarded classic revivals such as those for Quake and Star Wars: Dark Forces, released the 25th Anniversary Remaster in June 2025.
The update keeps the original design but modernises how it looks and plays, including the following changes:
Remastered visuals, including cutscenes, character models, and weapon models
Adjustable field of view and ultrawide support
The choice of an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to shape your playstyle
The original System Shock 2 launched back in 1999, developed by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games, blending together an FPS shooter …
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