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System Shock 2

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GOG.com is simply the retail version patched with an outdated version of SS2Tool.[1][2][3][4] Follow the SS2Tool steps to update to the latest version correctly and fix a number of bugs.
Install the game outside of C:\Program Files (x86)\ folder to avoid problems.[5]

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
TTLG Forums - System Shock Series
systemshock.org Forum
systemshock.org Forum - SS2 Troubleshooting Guide

Availability

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Improvements

SS2Tool

PCGamingWiki mirror for SS2Tool 4.8
GOG.com version needs to be patched to latest version of SS2Tool 4.8.
Unofficial patch and fix tool released by the community. Fixes compatibility and stability issues, introduces widescreen resolutions and other enhancements to the game, and allows the game to work with SS2 Mod Manager, and includes fixes from NewDark patch.
Instructions

System Shock 2 Mod Manager

Manual install is recommended, as the Mod Manager has not been updated for many years and is incompatible with some newer mods.[6]

Recommended mods

  • SHTUP - 'Shock Texture Upgrade Project' enhances object texture quality.
  • Rebirth Beta 0.2 - enhances polygons of enemies.

Game data

Save game location

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Save games are kept in multiple folders, e.g. \save_0\, \save_1\

Save game cloud syncing

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Configuration file location

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The cam_ext.cfg is the configuration file for the game once patched using SS2Tool.

Video settings

General settings.
FOV of 150.

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Windowed

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Field of view (FOV)

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Vertical sync (Vsync)

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Input settings

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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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Runs too fast on 120 Hz monitor

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References