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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.
Panache Digital Games has followed up their first developer diary for 1666: Amsterdam with a second entry, this time offering players a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic vision behind the game. The diary explores how the team drew inspiration from 17th-century Dutch art, particularly the Dutch Golden Age, to shape the game’s distinctive visual identity across its different timelines.
From historical research and artistic references to the process of translating paintings into interactive environments, the episode showcases the philosophy and craftsmanship behind the world of 1666: Amsterdam.
Set to launch into Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, 1666: Amsterdam centres around the eponymous city that was built on wealth, power, and sheer will, but now fuelled by a sinister force it did not forge. Entities known as The Originals have lived for centuries, granted time, granted power, and the freedom to abuse both. That power is now owed. Noa Brooklyn was born The Collector, raised by the Zaindaris for a purpose she did not choose: taking that power back.
Take part in Noa’s Commencement as she inherits the mantle of the Collector. Unravel a mystery that spans centuries. Choose the companion that will walk beside you. Follow the traces left behind in a city shaped by secrets, power, and memory.
Currently, you can check out the game’s prologue demo on either platform.