System Shock Remake is an upcoming remake of the 1994 classic System Shock. It is under development by Nightdive Studios and is set to release on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux in 2021. As a way to fund the development of the game, fans were able to purchase “backer nodes” which will be featured in the game.
Backer nodes are digital artifacts that the developers of System Shock Remake are offering exclusively to fans who backed the game’s crowdfunding campaign. When players find a node in-game, it will include a message of thanks from the backer that purchased it, as well as an image of their choice.
Nodes can be found scattered throughout the game world. The exact placements are up to the backers, and the developers have said that each in-game node will be placed “in a meaningful way to make sure it’s central to the environment”.
System Shock Remake nodes are a unique way for fans to contribute to the development of the upcoming game. By purchasing a node, fans can show their support for the game, get their own unique message featured in-game, and even include their own artwork. Ultimately, these nodes will help to make System Shock Remake a reality.