System Shock® 2 (1999)
Developed by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios · Published by Nightdive Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, rpg game by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games, published by Nightdive Studios — single-player, multi-player, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “"Remember, it is my will that guided you here. It is my will that gave you your cybernetic implants, the only beauty in that meat you call a body. If you value that meat... you will do as I tell you." The cult classic sci-fi horror FPS-RPG has returned.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for System Shock® 2 (1999).
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *:Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:3D graphics card
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Additional:Game Patched to version 2.48
Supported languages (2)
System Shock® 2 (1999) FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is System Shock® 2 (1999)?
Steam classifies System Shock® 2 (1999) as a Action, RPG game, developed by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games. "Remember, it is my will that guided you here. It is my will that gave you your cybernetic implants, the only beauty in that meat you call a body. If you value that meat... you will do as I tell you." The cult classic sci-fi horror FPS-RPG has returned.
How much does System Shock® 2 (1999) cost?
As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for System Shock® 2 (1999). We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.
Is System Shock® 2 (1999) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for System Shock® 2 (1999): Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is System Shock® 2 (1999) on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists System Shock® 2 (1999) for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is System Shock® 2 (1999) out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 10, 2013.
What platforms is System Shock® 2 (1999) on?
System Shock® 2 (1999) is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is System Shock® 2 (1999) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.
How much does System Shock® 2 (1999) cost?
A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.
What is System Shock® 2 (1999)'s Metacritic score?
System Shock® 2 (1999) has a Metacritic score of 92/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made System Shock® 2 (1999)?
System Shock® 2 (1999) is developed by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios and published by Nightdive Studios.
Where to get System Shock® 2 (1999)
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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