System Shock
System Shock came out on May 30, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac. It is developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Prime Matter.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- May 30, 2023
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Mac
- Developer
- Nightdive Studios
- Publisher
- Prime Matter
- Genres
- Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
- Critic rating
- 80/100
How much is System Shock?
$11.99$39.99-70%
On Steam (US store), 70% off the $39.99 list price.
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
System Shock PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS * | MinimumWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) | RecommendedWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) |
| Processor | MinimumIntel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | RecommendedIntel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better | RecommendedNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Storage | Minimum10 GB available space | Recommended10 GB available space |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese - BrazilFull audio in English
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
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.
Storyline
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...
Screenshots
System Shock: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did System Shock come out?
System Shock came out on May 30, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
Is System Shock out yet?
Yes. System Shock came out on May 30, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
How much does System Shock cost?
System Shock is $11.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 3, 2026: 70% off its $39.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is System Shock on?
System Shock is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
Is System Shock on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
What are the System Shock PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for System Shock as Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better, with 10 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making System Shock?
System Shock is developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Prime Matter.
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