Software with lower than current level is redundant and discarded. Once a skill is upgraded, the change is permanent. However, the player cannot hack a Turret, as it has a skill requirement of 4. For example, with a Hacking skill of 3 and Hack Software v2, the player may hack a Replicator as if having Hacking skill of 5. The bonus works as if the player has increased their skill level after the initial skill requirement is checked. The number of vertical white stripes on the storage device specifies the Soft level.Įach Software category has three levels (versions), which provide increased bonus. This item has a slightly different color hue depending on the tech category. I try to listen to the music for 5/10 minutes in each level if it fits I keep it on If it doesnt I mute it. Software is upgraded upon picking up a small storage device. 1st thing I do is turn off the music as it just covers up the ambient sounds andthe sounds from enemies in the distance.

There is specific Software for each tech skill category except Maintenance. However, the skill level does not improve, and thus, minimum skill requirements are unaffected.

Software provides bonus to technological skills such as Hacking in System Shock 2, making the task easier.

System shock 2 research levels