System Shock (2017 video game)

System Shock
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Developer(s)	Night Dive Studios
Publisher(s)	Night Dive Studios
Director(s)	Jason Fader
Writer(s)	Chris Avellone
Composer(s)	Zircon, Jonathon Peros
Engine	Unreal Engine 4
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release date(s)	WW: Q2 2018
Genre(s)	Action role-playing
Mode(s)	Single-player

System Shock is an upcoming remake of the 1994 video game of the same name. The first-person action role-playing game was originally developed by Looking Glass Technologies; the remake is in development with Night Dive Studios. The game is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2018, aiming for simultaneous release on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

The rights for the System Shock series, up until 2012, had been held by Meadowbrook Insurance Group (a subsidiary of Star Insurance Company), the entity that acquired the assets of Looking Glass Studios on their closure. In 2012, Night Dive Studios were able to acquire the rights for System Shock 2 and produced a digitally-distributable version updated for modern operating systems. Night Dive Studios subsequently went on to acquire the rights for System Shock and the franchise as a whole.

Shortly after the release of System Shock: Enhanced Edition, Night Dive Studios announced their plans to develop a reimagining of System Shock as a new title for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One, featuring improved art assets and other improvements, and reworking the game to use the Unity game engine. Originally announced as System Shock Remastered, Night Dive Studios has opted to simply name the new game System Shock as they consider the effort they are putting into the title makes it more of a reboot of the franchise rather than a remastering of the original game. Veteran designer Chris Avellone and members of the Fallout: New Vegas development team have confirmed their involvement with the project.