The System Shock remake is getting a patch that includes a reworked ending, and more

In May 2023, Nightdive Studios finally released the highly anticipated remake of the beloved sci-fi RPG System Shock. The game received positive reviews upon its initial release. Now, Nightdive has revealed their plans for a significant 1.2 patch, set to be released on April 11. This update will feature a revamped ending and the option to play as a new character.

In the patch notes found on its Steam page, Nightdive announced that gamers will now have the option to play as a female character for the first time. Although the new female character model can only be seen briefly in the primarily first-person game of System Shock, it is still a welcome addition for those who desire this choice.

The game’s ending is receiving a revamp, which is even more intriguing. According to the patch notes, the ending will feature “new mechanics and a unique flow”upon the release of Patch 1.2. Additional details about the ending were disclosed in a PC Gamer article. Some players were dissatisfied with the original final battle, where the player character was left with only one weapon to defeat the final boss. Hopefully, this

The patch notes also announced the addition of Steam Cloud Sync support, along with numerous other changes and fixes. The notes explicitly mention significant optimizations throughout the game, bringing joy to Steam Deck users.

The launch of the System Shock remake for PlayStation and Xbox consoles on May 21 is highly anticipated. However, fans are still eagerly awaiting the release of System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, a remastered version of the 1999 sequel game. Despite this, Nightdive has yet to announce a release date for the remastered sequel.