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System Shock Remake Gets v2.1 ‘Parity Patch’ to Boost Performance on Switch and Switch 2

Nightdive frames the release as a near‑decade milestone focused on elevating Nintendo performance targets and aligning the experience across platforms.

Overview

  • Nightdive Studios released Version 2.1, dubbed the Parity Patch, for the System Shock remake on March 20, 2026.
  • On Nintendo Switch, the update targets up to 900p docked and 720p handheld at 30 frames per second.
  • On Switch 2, the patch targets up to 1440p docked and 1080p handheld at 60 frames per second and adds mouse support.
  • The update also delivers bug fixes and quality‑of‑life enhancements across all platforms, not just Nintendo hardware.
  • Producer Justin Khan noted the patch marks nearly ten years of work on the remake and thanked players for their support.