System Shock PS5 And Xbox Series X Preorders Are Live
System Shock, one of last year’s sleeper hit games on PC, is making its debut on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on May 21. You can preorder the atmospheric first-person shooter for $50 on PS5 and Xbox Series X at Amazon right now.
System Shock remake console preorders
PS5 — $50Xbox Series X — $50
Developed by Nightdive Studios, this remake of System Shock is a fascinating blend of the old-school gameplay of the ’90s filtered through a modern design lens. It has the same aesthetics as the original, but developer Looking Glass Studios had access to Unreal Engine software. Anyone who played the original System Shock will be at home with this remake, as this version of the game will awaken some nostalgic muscle memory with its emphasis on stealth, inventory management, and keeping a low profile when dealing with homicidal cyborgs guided by a malevolent AI.
System Shock had a storied development cycle, as Nightdive Studios began work on the project in 2015. A successful Kickstarter campaign raised over $1.3 million for the game in 2016, but several delays, a switch from Unity to Unreal Engine 4, and a complete overhaul of the gameplay to make it more faithful to the original followed that success. The game even has the original voice of SHODAN, the killer AI looking to turn you into a meat-puppet, reprising her role for an added touch of authenticity.