O/S Upgrades – System Shock 2O/S Upgrades

Do you feel a little bit limited by the existing Upgrades available in System Shock 2? Are you hoping to specialise your character just a bit more? That’s where the O/S Upgrades come into play. O/S Upgrades are one-time, passive improvements to your cybernetic rig, which give you some sort of bonus, discount, or additional ability.

There are four O/S Upgrade Units scattered around the Von Braun and Rickenbacker (MedSci Medical, Hydroponics B/C, Recreation C, and Rickenbacker Bridge). You’ll encounter two of them fairly early on, a third midway through the game, and the last just before the end, so it’s best to take the two you feel are most important first, especially if the bonuses it provides become more important later in the game. Note that there is no confirmation button when selecting your upgrades – click only when you’re absolutely sure what you want.

Though there are 16 O/S Upgrades in total, not all are made equal. The unfortunate fact is that while many might sound good on paper, in practice there’s only a handful of them worth getting, though some are useful in a specialised context depending on your character. Considering the limited number you’ll have throughout the game, you’ll want to pick and choose from the best depending on your play-style.