[01] VERSION HISTORY

Explore the detailed version history of System Shock (Remake), including release dates, platform availability, engine changes, and significant updates.

Version History:

1. Announcement: November 2015.
2. Development Studio: Nightdive Studios.
3. Initial Engine: Unity (demo), later moved to Unreal Engine 4. An attempt to port to Unreal Engine 5 was cancelled.
4. Kickstarter Campaign: Launched June 28, 2016, funded a Unity engine demo. Successfully met goal.
5. Original Planned Release: Holiday 2017.
6. Development Pauses & Delays:
• Pushed back to 2018.
• Temporary hiatus in February 2018.
• Development resumed in April 2018.
• Projected release pushed to 2020.
• Summer 2021 release window missed.
• Set to release in March 2023 (according to Steam), but delayed.
7. Demos:
• Unity engine demo (Kickstarter).
• Unreal Engine 4 playable demo released May 27, 2020 (GOG, Steam), updated periodically. Latest update Feb 7, 2023 (Steam Next Fest).
• Kickstarter Backer Beta released March 3, 2023.
8. Gold Status: May 9, 2023.
9. Windows Release: May 30, 2023.
10. Console Release (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S): May 21, 2024.
11. Nintendo Switch Release: December 18, 2025.
12. Cancelled Platforms/Features: VR, MacOS, Linux ports. GamePig minigames.
13. Post-Launch Updates:
• Female Gender/Sex Option released in Patch 1.2 alongside console release.
14. Development Names: System Shock (Remake), System Shock (2023), System Shock: Remastered, System Shock: Remastered Edition, System Shock (Reboot), System ReShock (internal).