Key points
- Install outside
C:\Program Files (x86)\
to avoid problems.[2]
- Install SS2Tool to add widescreen/multi-monitor support and fix various compatibility and performance issues.
General information
- Modding guide on the PCGW blog
- SHODANPEDIA - Unofficial System Shock wiki
- TTLG Forums - System Shock Series
- systemshock.org Forum
- systemshock.org Forum - SS2 Troubleshooting Guide
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All the digital distribution versions are pre-patched with NewDark.
- OS X and Linux versions use Wine.
Essential improvements
- Essential patcher which integrates the NewDark patch and fixes various issues.
Recommended mods
- Modding guide available on the PCGW blog.
- SHTUP - 'Shock Texture Upgrade Project' enhances object texture quality.
- Rebirth Beta 03a - enhances polygons of enemies, gore and gibs.
OS X version
Modding the Wineskin version can be done by firstly installing the Windows version in a virtual machine, patching it and installing all desired modifications and then replacing the System Shock 2 installation within the Wineskin version with the custom version. If you are using the Steam version it may be necessary to deactivate Steam's "Keep up to date" function for this to work.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
-
cam.cfg
contains game settings.
-
cam_ext.cfg
is the configuration file for the game once patched using SS2Tool.
Save game data location
- Save games are kept in multiple folders, e.g.
\save_0\
, \save_1\
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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German |
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Italian |
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Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
2300-2400, 28800-28900 |
UDP |
2300-2400, 28800-28900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
Random crashing
Left-clicking or dragging does not work
Small game window or black screen
or
UI too small on high screen resolutions
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) |
1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.7.0 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
256 MB of VRAM |
References