patch · December 18, 2025
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Patch 1.3 Public Beta Adds Brazilian Portuguese Localization and Gyro Support
Team Nightdive has launched the public beta for Patch 1.3 on Steam, introducing Brazilian Portuguese localization, Steam Deck gyro controls, and network stability fixes. The update also caps the framerate at 500 fps and adds options to disable screen flashes for photosensitive players.
Nightdive Studios has released a public beta for Patch 1.3 of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on Steam. The update tackles several requested quality-of-life adjustments, network reliability, and accessibility options ahead of a planned full release on PC platforms in early 2026.
Network Stability and Multiplayer
The network driver has been completely rewritten to reduce frequent disconnects. Network errors now trigger contextual feedback rather than silently returning players to the main menu. On the bug fix side, the update resolves radioactive rooms ceasing to function after loading a save in multiplayer, Maintenance Robots causing bandwidth spikes, and common instances of desync. Note that multiplayer is currently restricted to private sessions requiring room codes on the beta branch.
Accessibility and Quality of Life
An accessibility option in the gameplay menu lets players turn off screen flashes when taking damage or overloading psi. Players can also disable contextual help when opening the inventory with a gamepad. Quicksaving is now blocked while the player is dead, and pressing escape no longer hides the mouse cursor in menus. The mouse wheel can now be successfully re-bound.
Controls and Hardware Support
Steam Deck users gain gyroscope controls alongside improved gyro support in general. PC players receive support for ZIP files and loose folders for mods. The maximum framerate is now limited to 500 fps to keep game logic stable. The Atari logo has been added to the start of the game, and the photosensitivity screen has been combined with company logos to adapt to the chosen in-game language.
Engine and Audio Fixes
The game has been updated to the latest version of the Kex Engine, alongside updated versions of SDL, OpenAL, and FMOD, bringing various under-the-hood Dark Engine compatibility improvements. Surround sound issues when using the FMOD audio driver are fixed, alongside rare music playback errors, held weapon bugs after death, and dynamic light glitches on apparitions and explosions.
Why this patch matters
Patch 1.3 brings meaningful stability fixes and long-overdue accessibility toggles to the remaster, though players should expect rough edges while testing the public beta on Steam.