Difference between revisions of "BioShock 2"
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− | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www. | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [http://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin] to fix HUD scaling. |
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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+ | * Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [http://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin]. | ||
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# Scroll down to the <code>[Default]</code> section and bind <code>SetFOV #</code> to any unused key (# being the desired FOV). | # Scroll down to the <code>[Default]</code> section and bind <code>SetFOV #</code> to any unused key (# being the desired FOV). | ||
# During the game, press the key you defined in <code>User.ini</code> to set the custom FOV. | # During the game, press the key you defined in <code>User.ini</code> to set the custom FOV. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} 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. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} MSAA can be forced through your graphics driver's control panel. | |
− | + | {{ii}} SGSSAA can be forced in DX9 mode via Nvidia inspector with the compatibility flag <code>0x000010C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9254703&postcount=2348</ref> <sub>[http://i.minus.com/iq5TTNuINTLT4.png Example what inspector should look like]</sub> | |
− | <sub>[http://i.minus.com/iq5TTNuINTLT4.png Example what inspector should look like]</sub> | ||
− | === | + | ===Ambient Occlusion (AO)=== |
− | + | {{ii}} AO can be forced through your graphics driver's control panel. | |
− | + | {{ii}} HDAO+ (denominated High quality) can be forced in DX9 mode via Nvidia inspector with the compatibility flag <code>0x0002002D</code><ref>http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4799483&postcount=271</ref> <sub>[http://i3.minus.com/ivwfhlD8DMQVI.PNG Example what inspector should look like]</sub> | |
− | <sub>[http://i3.minus.com/ivwfhlD8DMQVI.PNG Example what inspector should look like]</sub> | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== |
Revision as of 09:28, 6 November 2016
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Developers | |
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2K Marin | |
2K China | |
2K Australia | |
DLC | Iron Galaxy Studios |
Multiplayer | Digital Extremes |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 9, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | March 29, 2012 |
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 |
This page is for the original version. For the remastered version, see BioShock 2 Remastered.
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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Retail | Optional Steam unlock.[1] | |||
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Green Man Gaming | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Bundled with BioShock 2 Remastered |
- All non-Steam Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.
- All Windows retail and digital versions of BioShock 2 activate on Steam.[1] Activation unlocks all DLC, including Minerva's Den.
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
Instructions |
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Game data
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] |
- Achievements and saves for the Steam and Games for Windows - LIVE versions are separate (a new game is required when switching versions).
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
Field of view (FOV)
- Custom FOV settings will not work in multiplayer.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- MSAA can be forced through your graphics driver's control panel.
- SGSSAA can be forced in DX9 mode via Nvidia inspector with the compatibility flag
0x000010C1
[3] Example what inspector should look like
Ambient Occlusion (AO)
- AO can be forced through your graphics driver's control panel.
- HDAO+ (denominated High quality) can be forced in DX9 mode via Nvidia inspector with the compatibility flag
0x0002002D
[4] Example what inspector should look like
Input settings
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 | |||
Online play |
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
Instructions |
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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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Disable Xbox 360 Controller vibration
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Inject EVE Hypo
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Pick individual items from containers
Instructions |
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Performance tweak (Havok)
Instructions |
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Bypass Games for Windows - LIVE
- A fake version of
xlive.dll
can allow you to play the single-player without having GFWL installed. - Preexisting saved games are not compatible with this fix.
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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.