Released May 30, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About System Shock
After 22 years, cyberpunk cult classic System Shock is getting an update. A "reimagined" version of the 1994 Windows PC game is in the works at Night Dive Studios for PC and Xbox One, and it's a project that company founder Stephen Kick says he can hardly believe is really happening.
You're a renowned hacker, the most notorious cyberspace thief in the corporate world. Caught during a risky break-in, you become indentured to a greedy TriOptimum executive. After six months in a healing coma, you awaken to the twisted aftermath of a terrible disaster. Where are the surgeons? Why is the station in such disrepair? Slowly, the chilling realization that something is very wrong creeps over you. Once a prime corporate research facility, Citadel Station now teems with mindless cyborgs, robots and terribly mutated beings, all programmed to serve SHODAN, a ruthless A.I. There's scarcely time to think before it unleashes the first terror...
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
System Shock FAQ
When did System Shock come out?
System Shock was released on May 30, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is System Shock on PlayStation 5?
Yes. System Shock launched on PlayStation 5 on May 21, 2024.
Is System Shock on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. System Shock launched on Xbox Series X|S on May 21, 2024.
Is System Shock on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. System Shock launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 18, 2025.
Who is making System Shock?
System Shock is developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Prime Matter.
Is System Shock multiplayer?
No. System Shock is single player only.
How much does System Shock cost?
System Shock costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is System Shock good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 13,077 reviews are positive. Critics average 80/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for System Shock?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our System Shock system requirements page.
System Shock series
6 games in release order
