SS2 to appear on GOG.com soon?

redrain85 on 11/2/2013 at 07:40

Take this with a huge grain of salt, it's just a rumor right now. But there are claims that SS2 will appear on GOG.com soon, with a Steam release to follow later.

(http://www.gog.com/forum/general/system_shock_may_be_coming_link/page1)

It's just SS2 for now. No SS1 in sight.

One thing I found interesting is mention that the version of SS2 being released is a "port". Meaning what, exactly? Did they just do the minimum to get SS2 running on modern machines, or more than that? I doubt they used any NewDark code. In fact, if anything, this release may complicate patching the game with NewDark.

voodoo47 on 11/2/2013 at 07:45

it's no secret that they were trying hard to get the rights, so fingers crossed. as for complicating the patching, it does not really matter what they do with the executable as NewDark replaces that, so unless they are going to encrypt/mess up the resources, it should be ok.

Briareos H on 11/2/2013 at 10:46

That'd be nice, and it sounds legit. I wonder whether someone managed to buy the IP from the fund that owned it until now, or whether those Night Dive studios are directly licenced by them. Hopefully, SS1 could follow.

Zygoptera on 11/2/2013 at 21:07

Word Mark SYSTEM SHOCK
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Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 85407835
Filing Date August 25, 2011
Current Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Published for Opposition March 5, 2013
Owner (APPLICANT) Meadowbrook, Inc. CORPORATION MICHIGAN 26255 American Drive Southfield MICHIGAN 480346112
Attorney of Record James A. Henricks
Type of Mark TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

New trademark listing, note owner.

sNeaksieGarrett on 11/2/2013 at 21:55

Ah you beat me to it. I just saw an article from (http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/02/11/system-shock-2-might-be-getting-a-re-release-on-gog-and-steam/) pc gamer about this and was getting excited until I read the article.

I'm not sure this is going to happen, but it would be awesome if it does and it'd be about damn time too!

DarkDragon on 12/2/2013 at 03:40

Great stuff

voodoo47 on 12/2/2013 at 07:56

~~and now GOG is down for maintenance. suspicious..~~

Inline Image:

http://static.gog.com/upload/forum/2013/02/5bcdeb548aebfd7675b21f592002e0dabbb83e56.png

ok, it's back again.

ZylonBane on 12/2/2013 at 17:34

Quote Posted by redrain85

In fact, if anything, this release may complicate patching the game with NewDark.

NewDark isn't technically a patch, it's a complete replacement of the main executable. So no, it's unlikely that anything will complicate applying it.

catbarf on 12/2/2013 at 18:32

In the past, GOG has released a few games with modern patches and fixes applied- Independence War, for example, comes with a glide wrapper so it'll actually run on modern machines.

I wouldn't be surprised if they released a patched-up version of SS2 with the multiplayer, cutscene, and multi-core fixes already packaged in.

Twist on 12/2/2013 at 21:48

What exactly will Night Dive Studios do?

Is there anything more to do other than apply and configure NewDark and package it for the masses?

Is that what they're getting paid to do or will there be more to this re-release?

Potential cynicism aside, it will be great to see System Shock 2 become more accessible to people who don't lurk places like TTLG.