System Shock 2 Remaster Is Free to Keep on the Epic Games Store Right Now
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is currently free to claim on the Epic Games Store until October 8, 2026.
PC gamers can currently snatch the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster for nothing on the Epic Games Store, and they can keep it forever. To claim the game, you'll need a free Epic Games account, which will allow you to access it through the Epic Games Launcher. The remaster, released in June 2025 by Nightdive Studios, updates the original design while preserving its classic feel.
The game now boasts remastered visuals, including cutscenes, character and weapon models, and supports up to 4K at 144fps on PC. Gamers can adjust their field of view and enjoy ultrawide support, as well as full mod support and cross-play co-op for up to four players. They can choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to shape their playstyle.
The original System Shock 2, developed by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games, blended an FPS shooter with RPG character building. Players wake up from cryosleep aboard the spaceship Von Braun in 2114, with no memory of their identity, as the ship is overrun by mutants and hostile robots. The remaster has been highly praised, with a 9/10 rating when it received an updated review.
Nightdive Studios also released a full remake of the original System Shock on PC in 2023, with new HD visuals, updated controls, and a revamped hacking system. System Shock 2 is available on Steam for $11.99 during the Autumn Sale. Additionally, Epic Games Store is offering Buried Stars this week, an anime-style visual novel where contestants on a TV show must survive a mysterious attack.
Both games can be claimed in a couple of clicks before the Epic Games Store deal ends on October 8, 2026.
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