Epic Games Store Lines Up System Shock 2 Remaster and Buried Stars for October Drop
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The Epic Games Store has revealed its October 1 free game lineup, featuring high-value titles Buried Stars and the System Shock 2 remaster.
As reported by GameRant, the Epic Games Store has detailed its first major promotional drop for October 2026, combining for a total retail value of nearly seventy dollars. Starting on October first, players can claim both the critically acclaimed narrative mystery adventure Buried Stars and the preservation focused System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster at no cost. Both titles will remain free to claim for the usual seven day window until October eighth, making this one of the platform's most valuable weekly offerings of the year.
The upcoming pairing leans heavily into strong storytelling and PC heritage. Buried Stars casts players as a survivor trapped in a collapsed TV studio, tasking them with solving a mystery through dialogue and fictional social network investigations. Meanwhile, Nightdive Studios' remaster of System Shock 2 brings the 1999 sci-fi horror classic into the modern era with upgraded assets, high frame rate support, and overhauled controller layouts while keeping the foundational mechanics intact.
This high value bundle follows the current rotation featuring Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles and Mechabellum, which runs until October first. For players looking to pad out their digital libraries without touching their wallets, the storefront continues to offer a reliable way to experience standout indie narratives and classic remasters without the upfront platform tax.
Tags: Epic Games Store, PC Gaming, System Shock, Digital Distribution
Original article: Game Rant