Nightdive has clarified that they are sticking to the roots of the original game. The game was showcased at Gamescom and received positive responses. Meanwhile, Nightdive is proceeding with the remake of the original IP accordingly. Whereas, Nightdive is following with the System Shock Remake and hopes to make the remake of the sequel too. So, the situation, as it stands, Tencent owns the rights to the third game and whatever happens with it is up to them. But OtherSide then sold the rights to Tencent. Kick said they were the ones who originally acquired the rights for the franchise, but then decided to license the rights for the third game to OtherSide Entertainment. Initially, the details came out during an interview between Nightdive CEO, Stephen Kick, and VGC. Ultimately, the current status of the third instalment is still unknown and whether or not it will see the light of day is up to Tencent. Spector and his team are no longer involved with the project. After that, the rights were sold to Tencent, a Chinese conglomerate.

The start seemed promising, but ultimately, the game ended up in development hell for a few years. OtherSide Entertainment helmed the development of the third game led by the creator of the original game, Warren Spector. System Shock 3 was confirmed to be in development for the past few years.

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