The System Shock remake slipped from its original launch window of 2018, then into 2020. Shortly after this showcase announcement, ‘scope creep’ reportedly set in, as ideas for the project ran wild. ‘This is a full-fledged reboot of a classic game into something new.’ ‘We felt that the amount of passion and resources that we are putting into this game elevated it beyond the expectations that someone would have for a remaster,’ Nightdive Studios CEO, Stephen Kick said of the game in 2016. Read: Humble launches video game bundle for Turkey and Syria earthquake aid 'System Shock' will release on PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, and PS4 in 2018.While the project initially started as a remaster, Nightdive’s vision later evolved, to the point where it became closer to an ambitious reboot.

Here's hoping the end product turns out every bit as noteworthy as its predecessors. While the delay is a shame, the studio is being really upfront about everything, and I greatly appreciate that. The studio has also announced that they've begun work on a vertical slice demo that will reveal how the game should feel when it finally launches and how the visuals will look, while also providing insight into how long it takes to create content for the game. Additionally, the studio has released new concept art for the game: They have stated that a simultaneous release still isn't confirmed, but they'll be trying their best to meet it. The news isn't all bad, however, as the shift in release date is allowing the team to target a simultaneous release on all platforms. In an update from Night Dive Studios, it has been revealed that the upcoming remake of 'System Shock' is not heading for its originally intended December 2017 launch, and will now be released in Q2 2018.

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