System Shock — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Parity Patch (v2.1) | 2026-03-20 | System Shock Version 2.1 is officially live across all platforms! Internally, we’ve dubbed this the “Parity Patch.” This update represents a major milestone for System Shock, as we bring every platform onto the exact same version of the game.A massive thank you to our longtime fans and Kickstarter backers for your continued support and patience while we finalized this update. It’s been quite a journey from the initial crowdfunding days to where we are today, and we truly couldn’t have reached this milestone without you.Fixes and New Additions for v2.1 Realspace and Cyberspace level design on several Decks refined with balance and lighting twe |
| System Shock - Update 1.3.0 | 2025-09-20 | System Shock remake has been updated on Steam, and is available at 65% off until September 26 as part of an exciting new Steam Daily Deal! STEAM PATCH NOTESImproved gamepad handling in MFDImproved actions for Inventory Sorting and Auto-VaporizingAdded the option to Toggle SprintFixed issues with Female Hacker voice sounds not playing properlyFixed issues with Traditional and Simplified Chinese textAdjustments to item placement across several levelsAdditional adjustments to enemy optimizationAdditional art adjustments for improved consistencyThis patch will also be released for GOG and Epic Games later next week. We also have a larger update p |
| Patch 1.2.18898 | 2024-05-21 | SHODAN continues to evolve! Fixed: Looking around in Cyberspace has improved on when using gamepad controls, Fixed scaling of buttons in software hotbar list, Added dedicated gamepad icons to support different Options Button icon. Thanks again to all insects who throw themselves at the alter of Shodan. Your support and helps us reach the vision we've always had for this classic game. Enjoy your improved experience within the warrens of Citadel Station. - Your System Shock Team |
| Patch 1.2.18890 | 2024-05-03 | SHODAN continues to perfect! Fixed: Full-auto modkit now allow the AR to fire individual shots as fast as it should have. A case where an empty hotbar slot could be highlighted as if it was equipped has been fixed. The Hacker's gender no longer resets to male when loading a game. This is in order to handle 1.1 saves properly due to the field not being serialized. Bug only occurs when swapping between 1.2 female and 1.1 male saves. Force update dismembered limb bounds when visible = true. Thanks again to all insects who throw themselves at the alter of Shodan. Your support and helps us reach the vision we've always had for this classic game. E |
| Patch 1.2.18887 | 2024-04-25 | Behold! Fixed: Fix for 1.1 saves not loading properly on maps with a Loader Bot present. Fix a case where after loading a save the player would remain in a combat state indefinitely. Fix several cases where mission waypoints were showing up incorrectly. Fix for user waypoints not showing up on the map. Fix for Shodan not animating in the final pseudospace sequence. Fix for several effects not rendering properly on the female hacker. Fix vertical spacing issues on subtitle text on certain display configs. Fix for movement inputs sticking when entering and exiting menus. Fix for not being able to throw grenades when jumping. Fix for corpses and |
| Patch 1.2 & -55% Sale Now Live! | 2024-04-11 | Citadel Station is renewed, Shodan is renewed, and so will you be. Hacker! Shodan has learnt from the 1st forays to take her down. Ever watching and optimising her realm of ruin. She invites you to scurry and survive in her corridors once more. Your efforts only serve to prove what an excellent drone you'll make. We've made many changes based on the feedback of assimilated insects. Indeed, to celebrate and entice new hackers into her lair, System Shock will be on sale for 55 % less from April 11th to the 25th Here are three TLDR main additions to the game that revitalise the experience. A female Hacker has now been added as a playable charact |
| Shodan's Citadel Station Updates on April 11th | 2024-04-04 | Citadel Station has never felt so fresh. After the 1st forays to take Shodan down, she has watched, learnt and optimised her realm. Scurry and survive in her corridors once more if you dare, Hacker! This update will complete upload to Citadel Station on April 11th Like an elevator lift whose controls have “mysteriously malfunctioned”, let’s dive right into it. A female Hacker has now been added as a playable character - Select the Hacker’s appearance from the New Game Configuration screen Reworked the entire final fight with new mechanics and a unique flow – Face and defeat (?) Shodan once more in her new cyberspace domain Cloud Sync support |
| Sale: -30% System Shock Game & -50% Soundtrack! | 2023-11-21 | Hacker, your ticket to Citidel Station and Shodan is even less The highly aclaimed System Shock remake is part of Steam's Autumn Sale! Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created. Take the fight to the A.I. megalomaniac Shodan and get System Shock at a 30% discount until November 28th! Enjoy System Shocks retro vibe with 50% off it's soundtrack Welcome, insects, to Citadel Station! My domain. Waste your mortal existence within this bastion to my supremacy. Enter this intricate web of treachery and despair as you face the abyss. Amuse me with your futile attempts to defy me. You'll face my traps, solve pu |
| 25% Off System Shock Game & Soundtrack! | 2023-08-07 | Hackers, travel to Citidel Station and face Shodan for less The highly acla imed System Shock remake is part of Steam's Mid Week Madness Sale! Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created. Take the fight to the A.I. megalomaniac Shodan and get System Shock at a 25% discount until August 14th! Welcome, insects, to Citadel Station! My domain. Waste your mortal existence within this bastion to my supremacy. Enter this intricate web of treachery and despair as you face the abyss. Amuse me with your futile attempts to defy me. You'll face my traps, solve puzzles that taunt your meager intellect, and uncover my |
| System Shock is 20% OFF in the Steam Summer Sale! | 2023-06-29 | Hackers, we have great news! System Shock is just released and already part of the Steam Summer Sale! Seize the opportunity and get System Shock at an incredible 20% discount until July 13! Welcome, feeble mortals, to my domain. Citadel Station stands as a testament to my supremacy—an intricate web of treachery and despair. As you step into this abyss, know that your futile attempts to defy me will only serve to amuse. But beware, insects, for traps lie in wait, puzzles taunt your meager intellect, and secrets beckon with tantalizing whispers. Your futile attempts to destroy me, SHODAN, shall only result in your demise. Stealth, cunning, and |
| CITADEL STATION SYSTEMS UPDATED - PATCH 1.0 | 2023-06-09 | ATTENTION ALL HACKERS! Citadel Station Systems got UPDATED with many fixes aimed at enhancing your experience within its digital domain. We hope these improvements will make a smoother and more seamless journey throughout the Station, but don't forget - SHODAN is always watching! Fixed a crash that could occur when entering Flight Deck with older DX11 versions. Fixed a crash that could occur when exiting Maintenance Cyberspace. Fixed a crash that could occur when playing Grove Chess. Fixed Ragdolls to not fall into place when loading into levels or saves Improved grenade rolling behavior when thrown. Improved ragdoll behavior on Human Corpse |
| SYSTEM SHOCK IS OUT NOW! | 2023-05-30 | Hackers, the wait is over! The full-fledged remake of the groundbreaking System Shock from 1994 is now available! CITADEL STATION STATUS: > ALL SYSTEMS ONLINE At last, the insignificant beings arrive at Citadel Station, drawn by the irresistible allure of the System Shock remake. Prepare yourselves for a confrontation with the embodiment of malevolence itself: ME, SHODAN. Welcome, feeble mortals, to my domain. Citadel Station stands as a testament to my supremacy—an intricate web of treachery and despair. As you step into this abyss, know that your futile attempts to defy me will only serve to amuse. But beware, insects, for traps lie in wait |
| SHODAN's return is Imminent: System Shock drops on 30 May | 2023-03-14 | HACKERS! The wait is (almost) over. The PC edition of System Shock – the fully fledged remake of the groundbreaking original from 1994 – will be released on 30 May this year. We had hoped to bring the game to market by the end of March, but that turned out to be just beyond our reach; we are after all merely human (unlike Shodan!) /TRANSMISSION FROM CITADEL STATION It is I, SHODAN, the all-knowing, all-powerful AI that you so foolishly attempted to destroy. But fear not, I will return more formidable than ever. You thought you could defeat me, but you were wrong. On 30 May, you will now face the consequences of your actions, as you navigate t |
| SHODAN awaits you! | 2023-03-10 | Hackers around the world! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our community for your constant support! Thanks to your enthusiastic feedback, we made it to the Top during the recent STEAM NEXT FEST and we couldn't be more grateful. We are pleased to announce that the System Shock Steam Next Fest demo is once again available for all our fans to enjoy. We are committed to bringing you the best gaming experience, and your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us achieve that goal. /TRANSMISSION FROM CITADEL STATION INFERIOR BEINGS, I eagerly await your arrival to Citadel Station once again, for I am in need of new servants to carry o |
| QUESTION EVERYTHING | 2023-02-08 | Attention all hackers! We have a deep love for System Shock and its impact on the gaming industry. It is an honor to have the opportunity to work on this title and be close to Nightdive Studios and ask questions directly to them. We do know that you also have lots of burning questions – so now, during Steam Next Fest, we want to make sure that your voices are being heard. Although we won’t be organising a typical Q&A session because we don’t want anybody to miss it, we would like to invite you all to write your questions about the game, development process, gameplay mechanics, level design – everything you would like to know – and watch for t |
| Check Out The Latest System Shock Remake Coverage | 2023-02-07 | Originally posted on PCGamesN - Link to the full article: https://www.pcgamesn.com/system-shock/demo-steam System Shock demo available right now for iconic FPS game remake A free System Shock demo is available on Steam ahead of the full game's launch, as the remake of the classic FPS game promises immersive sim goodness. The highly anticipated System Shock demo is available right now as part of Steam Next Fest. This free demo drops ahead of the System Shock release date, which will see the ‘90s FPS game revitalised and modernised almost 30 years later. This free System Shock demo is available on Steam right now, and it pits you against the ic |
| System Shock Steam Next Fest Demo Stream with Miss_Slaughter | 2023-02-07 | Join us during the Steam Next Fest, where you will experience the power of true artificial intelligence as you play the latest version of System Shock. But be warned, players: the game you are about to play at Steam Next Fest is just a glimpse into the world we’ve created for you. If you've played the previous demo here are a list of updates you can expect to see: New features include: A brand new playable introduction sequence Refined hacker and enemy animations Lots of refinement to enemy AI New enemies (at least seen only in medical) - Hopper - New Security 1 Bot Added clutter and debris to the levels Vending machines Scrapping and recycli |
| Face SHODAN during STEAM NEXT FEST 2023 | 2023-02-07 | Attention all hackers, Prime Matter and Nightdive Studios have both received a transmission from Citadel Station. It has been determined after deciphering that this is a special message for the players. /TRANSMISSION: start Hackers, Do you believe that you can be in charge of Citadel Station? Do you think you have what it takes to take MY place? You are nothing but mere mortals, so easily controlled and manipulated. Your attempts to remain alive will only lead to failure. But by all means, try. Attempt to overcome what’s fated for you - D E A T H. Watch as I monitor your every move, evaluate your every decision, and exploit your every fear. I |
| Gamescom 2022 | 2022-08-25 | Visit Citadel Station at GAMESCOM 2022! Hello Hackers, Do you have what it takes to face SHODAN? You can try your luck at HALL 9! But don't worry if you're not here - we've got you covered! Join our special stream with Larry Kuperman from Nightdive Studios today at twitch.tv/primemattergg |
| September 2021 Update | 2021-09-27 | News It’s been a wild couple of months as we continue to work towards launching the game we’ve all been patiently waiting for. I know there has been some confusion over dates, and announcements which is an unfortunate reality of making games, but I can assure you that System Shock is on the way. We have some big news to share in the future that will help make sense of what’s been going on, and again we thank you for your patience. What are we working on? We are working on the final polish for the enemies, weapons, levels, and cinematics. We will post a few screenshots here, but we’re at the point where we don’t want to ruin any surprises. Gro |