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System Shock 2

System Shock 2

1999 Irrational Games
System Shock 2
1999 Irrational Games
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About System Shock 2

System Shock 2 is an action and Role-playing (RPG) game developed by Irrational Games and published by Electronic Arts, released on 11 August 1999.

Of the RAWG players who own System Shock 2, 6% have finished it and 4% dropped it.

A first-person cyberpunk exploratory horror RPG and sequel to System Shock (1994) in which a soldier wakes up in the starship Von Braun in the aftermath of a disaster and finds himself in the midst of a conflict between SHODAN, the artificial intelligence antagonist of System Shock seeking mastery over humanity, and The Many, a flesh-based psychic hive mind led by the ship's corrupted AI.

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The game takes place on board a starship in a cyberpunk depiction of 2114. The player assumes the role of a lone soldier trying to stem the outbreak of a genetic infection that has devastated the ship. Like System Shock, gameplay consists of first-person shooting and exploration. It also incorporates role-playing system elements, in which the player can develop unique skills and traits, such as hacking and psionic abilities.
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Is it worth it?

Usually cheaper

System Shock 2 dropped to €1.82 in the last 90 days; the best price today is €2.34 on Gamivo.

That is about €0.18 per hour for a main story of about 13h.

€9.99 €1.82
Oct 2026
Today

Prices in EUR, tracked by Tier since October 9, 2026.

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Gameplay

Specs

Genres
Action Role-playing (RPG) Shooter
How long to beat
Main story 13h Completionist 32h 18m Source: IGDB
Modes
Co-operativeSingle player
Perspective
First person
Multiplayer
Online co-opCampaign co-opLAN co-op
Engine
Dark Engine
Tags
Best co-op gamesBest online co-op gamesBest single-player games
Rankings
Best RPG games on PCBest RPG games on MacBest RPG games of 1999Best PC gamesBest PC games of 1999Best games of 1999
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Media

Content

DLC & expansions

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
2025
Collection

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FAQ
How long does it take to beat System Shock 2?

Main story: 13h; Completionist: 32h 18m.

What platforms is System Shock 2 available on?

System Shock 2 is available on PC, Mac, Linux.

When was System Shock 2 released?

System Shock 2 was released on 11 August 1999, developed by Irrational Games.

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