Difference between revisions of "BioShock 2"
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# Download <code>SoundMixStates.ini</code> from [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=322637977 Fix Quiet Guns and Unbalanced Audio - Restoring the Retail Audio Mix]. | # Download <code>SoundMixStates.ini</code> from [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=322637977 Fix Quiet Guns and Unbalanced Audio - Restoring the Retail Audio Mix]. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\SP\Content\System</code> and place the <code>SoundMixStates.ini</code> file inside. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\SP\Content\System</code> and place the <code>SoundMixStates.ini</code> file inside. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Bind FOV to key press}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Bind FOV to key press|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>User.ini</code>. | # Open <code>User.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to the installation folder | # Go to the installation folder | ||
# Go to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code> | # Go to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code> | ||
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===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete damaged save files}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete damaged save files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioshock2\SaveGames\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioshock2\SaveGames\</code> | ||
# Copy your savegames somewhere as a backup | # Copy your savegames somewhere as a backup | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Overlay}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Right click on Bioshock 2 in your Steam library and select Properties | # Right click on Bioshock 2 in your Steam library and select Properties | ||
# Uncheck "Enable Steam Community In-Game" | # Uncheck "Enable Steam Community In-Game" | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Respawn}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Respawn|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Make sure Vita-Chambers are enabled. | # Make sure Vita-Chambers are enabled. | ||
# Being killed and respawning should fix the left hand. | # Being killed and respawning should fix the left hand. | ||
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{{ii}} There are damaged save files bugging up the game's ability to load or save | {{ii}} There are damaged save files bugging up the game's ability to load or save | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete damaged save files}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete damaged save files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioshock2\SaveGames</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioshock2\SaveGames</code> | ||
# Copy your savegames somewhere as a backup | # Copy your savegames somewhere as a backup | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Set sound quality of standard sound device}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set sound quality of standard sound device|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Start > type "sound" > open the soundpanel. | # Start > type "sound" > open the soundpanel. | ||
# Right-click on your common sound device > go to the tab "advanced" > set sound quality to lowest (CD quality). | # Right-click on your common sound device > go to the tab "advanced" > set sound quality to lowest (CD quality). | ||
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===Hold to duck/aim down sights=== | ===Hold to duck/aim down sights=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
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# Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
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===Disable auto-aim=== | ===Disable auto-aim=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | # Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
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===Inject EVE Hypo=== | ===Inject EVE Hypo=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
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===Pick individual items from containers=== | ===Pick individual items from containers=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
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===Performance tweak (Havok)=== | ===Performance tweak (Havok)=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Improving Havok physics engine performance}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Improving Havok physics engine performance|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Go to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. | # Go to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Improving Engine Memory usage}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Improving Engine Memory usage|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\Bioshock2Steam\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\Bioshock2Steam\</code> | ||
# Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code>. | # Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code>. | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 27 July 2016
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| Developers | |
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| 2K Marin | |
| 2K China | |
| 2K Australia | |
| DLC | Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Multiplayer | Digital Extremes |
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| 2K Games | |
| OS X | Feral Interactive |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 2.5 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 9, 2010 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 29, 2012 |
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Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
| BioShock | |
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| BioShock | 2007 |
| BioShock 2 | 2010 |
| BioShock Infinite | 2013 |
| BioShock Remastered | 2016 |
| BioShock 2 Remastered | 2016 |
Key points
- Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM to Steam.[1]
- The Steamworks patch introduced some audio level balance issues.[2]
- Ragdoll physics and animations are locked at 30 FPS.
General information
- 2K Games Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for BioShock and BioShock 2
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Optional Steam unlock.[1] | |
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- All non-Steam Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
- All Windows retail and digital versions of BioShock 2 activate on Steam.[1] Activation unlocks all DLC, including Minerva's Den.
- Achievements and saves are separate from Games for Windows - LIVE meaning that a new game is required when switching from Games for Windows - LIVE to Steam.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| Minerva's Den | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- A Title Update is available for the Games for Windows - LIVE version. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the updates can also be downloaded manually (update 1, update 2).
Fix audio balance issues
- For Steamworks version only
The Steamworks patch introduced some audio balance issues, most notably gun fire is much quieter as well as other sound effects. The sound effects can be restored by downloading a modified .ini file:
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Skip intro videos
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Game data
In-game general settings.
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game video settings.
Field of view (FOV)
- Any custom FOV settings will be reset automatically at various times during gameplay when control is taken away from the player; i.e. for cutscenes. Zooming down iron sights will also yield this effect. Custom FOV settings will not work in multiplayer.
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
There is no native AA support in BioShock 2. AA can be forcibly enabled, however, through your graphics driver's control panel. Please consult the user guide for your particular graphics driver on how this is performed. For Nvidia cards you can force SGSSAA (2x-8x) in DX9 Mode via Nvidia inspector with the AA bit - 0x000010C1 - [3] Example what inspector should look like
Ambient Occlusion (AO)
There is no native AO support in BioShock 2. AO can be forcibly enabled, however, through your graphics driver's control panel. Please consult the user guide for your particular graphics driver on how this is performed. For Nvidia cards you can force HDAO+ (denominated High quality) in DX9 Mode via Nvidia inspector with the AO bit - 0x0002002D - [4] Example what inspector should look like
Input settings
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
- Online features in non-Steam versions require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
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| LAN play | |||
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Bioshock 2 (DirectX 9 only) | |||
| TriDef 3D | ||||
| Devices | |||
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| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Issues unresolved
Audio Cutting Out in Combat Sequences
- On some computers, user audio will cut out during combat sequences.
Mouse sensitivity not correctly adjusting
- On some computers, the game's mouse sensitivity will be extremely low, and raising the values makes mouse movements imprecise.
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Issues fixed
Crash on startup
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Menu flickering
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Game brightness is extremely high in DirectX 9 mode
- This behavior is triggered by notification popups from the Steam overlay
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Left Plasmid hand disappears
- This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid.[5] Therefore, it is advisable to quick save before using it.
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Game cannot load or save
- There are damaged save files bugging up the game's ability to load or save
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Game crashes in DirectX 10 mode
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No little sister voice acting
- Bug causes little sisters to become mute.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9, 10 | |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
| Shader Model support | 3, 4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video, Flash | |
| Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE, Steamworks |
Hold to duck/aim down sights
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Disable auto-aim
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Inject EVE Hypo
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Pick individual items from containers
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Performance tweak (Havok)
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium IV 530 3.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 4830 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 (Mavericks) | 10.10.5 (Yosemite) |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 18 GB | 18 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/8850/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (8850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.