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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GOG.com is simply the retail version patched with an outdated version of SS2Tool.[1][2][3] Follow the SS2Tool steps to update to the latest version correctly and fix a number of bugs.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.[4]

General information

TTLG Forums - System Shock Series
systemshock.org Forum - dedicated to modding System Shock series.

Availability

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Improvements

SS2Tool

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GOG.com version should 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

Essential for managing mods for the game. Also contains useful tools and options.

SHTUP

'Shock Texture Upgrade Project' enhances object texture quality.

Game data

Save game location

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

Configuration file location

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

Video settings

General settings.
FOV of 150.

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Windowed

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

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Vertical sync (Vsync)

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Runs too fast on 120 Hz monitor

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Issues fixed

Random crashing

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Left-clicking or dragging does not work

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Activate 3D sound

If you have a Creative card and Alchemy installed try adding the following to it: 

[System Shock 2]
Buffers=4
Duration=25

Small game window or black screen

Some machines using Intel GPUs may have a game launch in a tiny window in the top left corner (or present a black screen once you enter gameplay). It's possible to fix this (assuming you've installed SS2Tool) by disabling multisampling: open cam_ext.cfg and add a ; to the start of the multisampletype 8 line


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