System Shock 2
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Developers | |
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Irrational Games | |
Looking Glass Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Dark Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 11, 1999 |
System Shock | |
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System Shock | 1994 |
System Shock 2 | 1999 |
System Shock: Enhanced Edition | 2015 |
System Shock (2023) | 2023 |
System Shock 2 Enhanced Edition | TBA |
System Shock 3 | TBA |
Key points
- Install SS2Tool to add widescreen/multi-monitor support and fix various compatibility and performance issues.
- Install outside
C:\Program Files (x86)\
to avoid problems.[1]
General information
- Modding guide on The Port Report
- SHODANPEDIA - A wiki for the System Shock series
- TTLG Forums - System Shock Series
- systemshock.org Forum
- systemshock.org Forum - SS2 Troubleshooting Guide
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- The GOG.com version of System Shock 2 is the best version because it's DRM-free, patched with fixes, and includes extra items such as music, concept art, and wallpapers.
Improvements
SS2Tool
- Essential patcher which integrates the NewDark patch and fixes various issues.
- Use SS2Tool for all versions of the game.
Recommended mods
- SHTUP - 'Shock Texture Upgrade Project' enhances object texture quality.
- Rebirth Beta 0.2 - enhances polygons of enemies.
Mac Version
Modding the Wineskin version shipped by Steam 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. It may be necessary to deactivate Steam's "Keep up to date" function for System Shock 2 for this to work.
Game data
Save game location
- Save games are kept in multiple folders, e.g.
\save_0\
,\save_1\
Configuration file location
- The
cam_ext.cfg
is the configuration file for the game once patched using SS2Tool.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Windowed
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Field of view (FOV)
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Random crashing
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Left-clicking or dragging does not work
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Small game window or black screen
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or
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UI too small on high screen resolutions
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Runs too fast on 120 Hz monitor
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System requirements
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | |
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System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Mac OS X 10.7.0 (Lion) or later | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB |
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