Nightdive Studios has announced that the System Shock remake will launch December 18 on Switch and Switch 2. The developer revealed that a critical decision regarding Unreal Engine made the ports possible, especially with the original Switch.
In a dev diary video on YouTube (seen below), Nightdive explains that the team first planned on utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for the remake of System Shock on Switch 2. But then Nightdive wondered about bringing the classic immersive to both Nintendo hybrid consoles and found out Unreal Engine 4 was a possibility. “Once we made that discovery, we did that big pivot for a few reasons–the biggest was stability,” said developer Thomas Curnow.
Exciting news for fans of System Shock! It’s great to see the remake coming to the Switch, offering even more players the chance to experience this classic. Looking forward to seeing how it performs on the new platform!
a chance for a new audience to experience this classic. It’s interesting how the redesign aims to maintain the original’s atmosphere while updating graphics and gameplay for modern players. I can’t wait to see how it translates on the Switch!
Absolutely! It’s great to see classic games getting a fresh look for new players. The redesign not only modernizes the visuals but also enhances the gameplay mechanics, making it more accessible while retaining the original’s essence. I’m excited to see how the new audience reacts to it!