A live-action System Shock TV series is currently in the works

Loads of PC players maintain a deep reverence for System Shock, a collection of first-person, action-adventure video games that happen in a futuristic sci-fi setting. Each the primary System Shock and its sequel left an impression on many gamers for a wide range of causes, which embody their engrossing atmospheres and their iconic AI antagonist SHODAN. The collection’ immersive qualities might have led some to marvel what a movie set within the System Shock universe would appear to be. Happily for these individuals, evidently the group at Binge, “an upcoming gaming leisure streaming platform,” questioned the identical factor, because it revealed {that a} live-action TV series based mostly on System Shock is presently in improvement.

Larry Kuperman and Stephen Kick, two members of System Shock rights holder Nightdive Studios, will operate as the chief producers of the undertaking, whereas Allan Ungar, the chief content material officer at Binge, will function the principle producer. Kick expressed pleasure over the prospect of a live-action System Shock, saying that such an adaptation would function the proper means “to retell the harrowing story of Citadel station and its rogue AI that topics the crew to unimaginable horror.” Ungar expressed comparable enthusiasm, saying that Binge seems to be ahead “to do[ing] proper by the franchise – and the style – in bringing System Shock to life.”

Set expectations accordingly

Though the thought of a live-action System Shock TV collection will come as thrilling information to many, there’s actually purpose to really feel skeptical about it. Contemplating the diploma to which followers of System Shock love the collection, a TV present may simply overlook what made these video games particular. In fact, profitable TV variations of standard video video games have come out up to now, and System Shock may very properly do justice to the supply materials. Hopefully, the group at Binge will handle to perform this.

[Cheers, Deadline]