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‘System Shock’ Remake Final Demo to Be Released Today
Long-suffering fans of Nightdive’s endeavor to remake Looking Glass Studios’ classic Cyberpunk horror shooter System Shock won’t have to wait much longer. Not only is the game expected for release later this summer, but PC fans will also be getting a new demo later this afternoon!
In an interview with PCGamer, Nightdive CEO Stephen Kick describes just what to expect from the new demo, which is being released today at 1 pm EST. Along with presenting a “feature-complete version of the game”, the demo includes a new dismemberment system, real-time lighting, and probably one of the more loved moments of the original game, cyberspace segments.
According to Kick, the demo will also sport new voice acting, more detailed environments, and dynamic music by composer Evelyn Mansell. “The original had a dynamic system that would change based on whether you were in combat or exploring. We have that, we’ve recreated that, but the tone of the music has definitely changed,” states Kick. “When you’re exploring it’s a lot more atmospheric, and not so much like you’re in a ’90s rave.”
As an added bonus for those pre-ordering the game on Steam, GOG or the Epic Games Store, you’ll also be given Nightdive’s upcoming System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition for free. Nightdive has been teasing the upcoming enhanced version with its new VR control system for a while now, so why not?
System Shock will also be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. If you can’t wait for a few more hours, you can also check out the developer playthrough on the Alienware Arena page at 11am EST.
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Come Face to Face With the Zombie Menace in the Story Trailer for ‘Zombie Army VR’ [Watch]
While there’s no definitive release date just yet, Rebellion is teasing fans with a new story trailer for the upcoming Zombie Army VR, which is expected to arrive later this year. The new trailer gives fans and prospective players a glimpse at the Zombie Army VR story campaign, which as you might have guessed, involves occult magic, waves of zombies, and plenty of headshots.
The game’s campaign takes place alongside the events of the Zombie Army series, and sees you take to the field as one of the Deadhunters, an elite squad that is hunting down zombie war criminals. You must fight your way through undead hordes near the bombed-out city of Nuremberg to help Captain Hermann Wolff, the Deadhunter’s legendary leader, find his scattered family and fight to free Europe from the zombie apocalypse.
As you navigate the full-length story campaign either alone or with an ally, you’ll have access to an arsenal of authentic World War II weaponry, including sniper rifles, submachine guns, pistols and more. As one would expect, VR brings a new level of immersion to the action of the Zombie Army series, which will require you to “get to grips” with using your hands to aim your rifle, dual-wield your side arm with a submachine gun, master reloading drills, and tossing grenades.
Zombie Army VR is currently in development for the PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3, Pro, Oculus Rift and PC headsets via Steam.
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