Nightdive Studios is proud to announce that its award-winning sci-fi horror action remake, System Shock, arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 18, 2025.
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Nightdive Studios’ stunningly faithful recreation of the 1994 sci-fi action shooter/immersive sim was released to critical acclaim for PC in 2023 and consoles in 2024. Soon, Nintendo gamers will experience this classic for the very first time; the original evil rogue AI, SHODAN, will flaunt her superiority from the palms of their hands as they journey through the dark depths of Citadel Station.
The System Shock remake combines the gameplay of the original title with HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and new sounds and music. A legion of hostile and mutated creatures — created and controlled by the delightfully villainous SHODAN — await players as they make their way through Citadel Station. Players will also encounter traps, puzzles, and secrets as they pursue their escape. A combination of stealth, cunning, and futuristic weaponry will be required to survive.
During development, Nightdive Studios worked closely with many of the original System Shock team members, including Terri Brosius, the original voice of one of gaming’s most iconic villains: SHODAN.
In the Nintendo Switch ports of System Shock, players can expect a range of features, including Joy-Con 2 mouse support, gyro aiming, various community-requested enhancements, and up to 1440p at 60fps when docked and 1080p at 60fps when handheld on the Switch 2.
“With how the Switch port of System Shock is shaping up — running very smoothly and looking quite good, it could be considered an ‘Impossible Port,’ in the same way that Doom 2016, Wolfenstein, and Witcher 3 are considered Impossible Ports on the Switch 1,” said Justin Khan, producer at Nightdive Studios. “We think fans will be very pleased with the performance and platform-specific functionality we’ve delivered with these System Shock ports for Nintendo’s consoles.”
“Nightdive’s goal was to deliver a System Shock port that sits alongside technical feats like DOOM 2016 and The Witcher 3 on the Nintendo Switch. To achieve that, we retained deferred rendering to keep our dynamic lighting intact, which is a massive challenge on this hardware,” said Justin Khan, producer at Nightdive Studios. “We are incredibly proud of the result, and hope the fans feel we’ve earned a spot among those ‘Impossible Ports.’”
System Shock Key Features:
- Unravel the chilling story of SHODAN’s rise and explore the mysteries of Citadel Station, piecing together the truth in this atmospheric sci-fi world
- Face perilous traps, puzzles, and a legion of hostile and mutated creatures — created and controlled by the villainous SHODAN herself
- Choose between a male or female-presenting Hacker protagonist
- Improved gyro aiming and Joy-Con 2 mouse support adds gameplay versatility for both controller and mouse and keyboard players
System Shock arrives on Nintendo Switch 1|2 on December 18, 2025. It is also currently available for Windows PC via Steam (and is Steam Deck Playable), Epic Games Store, GOG, and the Humble Store, as well as PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox One and Series X|S.
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