Difference between revisions of "BioShock Infinite"
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There seems to be a problem on some systems that game crashes every few minutes and/or freezes whole system. <ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/828934424195304190/</ref> <ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?220736-game-freezes-every-5-10-min!-please-help!</ref> | There seems to be a problem on some systems that game crashes every few minutes and/or freezes whole system. <ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/828934424195304190/</ref> <ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?220736-game-freezes-every-5-10-min!-please-help!</ref> | ||
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# Locate and open file <code>XEngine.ini</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | # Locate and open file <code>XEngine.ini</code> in text editor (notepad for example). | ||
# Locate option <code>bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming</code> and change its value from <code>True</code> to <code>False</code>. | # Locate option <code>bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming</code> and change its value from <code>True</code> to <code>False</code>. | ||
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+ | ===Aim assist=== | ||
+ | {{--}} There are some auto aim variables in the .ini files but these variables are reverted to True every time you start the game. <ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/828934424272197173/#c828934424274578052</ref> There is no permanent fix yet. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Temporary auto aim fix|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/828934723998128114/</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{--}} This fix need to be applied every time you start the game. | ||
+ | # Start the game with a controller plugged in. | ||
+ | # Go to controller options and turn off Aim Assist. | ||
+ | # Unplug controller and play the game. | ||
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Revision as of 17:30, 27 March 2013
Template:Infobox BioShock (series) Key points
- Quality PC port, including graphics and control options.[1][2].
- Be sure to update your graphics card drivers: GeForce 314.22 WHQL Drivers for nVidia cards and AMD Catalyst Beta 13.3 for AMD cards.
General information
- Port Report - general overview of the PC port
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Comunity Discussions
- 2K Games Forums
Availability
- Bioshock Infinite is a Steamworks title, and as such all versions, retail included, will require and unlock on Steam
Improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
- Although configuration files are in plain text, there is a base-64 encoded section for user key mappings which prevents create custom commands. When decoded, the section contains a number of strings corresponding to command names from the ini files, and approx 300 or so bytes of binary data of unknown purpose.
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- There is a FOV slider in the game options, however it only increases/decreases FOV by 15% from the default value of 70º (59,5º - 80,5º).
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Maximum FoV by slider | MaxUserFOVOffsetPercent value |
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85 | 21.43 |
90 | 28.57 |
95 | 35.71 |
100 | 42.86 |
105 | 50.00 |
110 | 57.14 |
Input settings
Mouse speed slider tweak
- Slider for mouse speed is set to very wide range, which can be unsuitable for high precision mice.
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Issues unresolved
Freezing and crashing
There seems to be a problem on some systems that game crashes every few minutes and/or freezes whole system. [3] [4]
One method to mitigate stuttering is to navigate to (My) Documents\my games\BioShock Infinite\XGame\Config and open XEngine.ini. Search the file for PoolSize and increase the value (640 would be a good starting point).
Issues fixed
Stuttering during gameplay
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Aim assist
- There are some auto aim variables in the .ini files but these variables are reverted to True every time you start the game. [5] There is no permanent fix yet.
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Microstuttering
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Xbox controls even with no controller attached
- Bioshock Infinite autodetects any controllers/joysticks attached to the system including virtual ones. This could make game uncontrollable and cause camera to spin, menu contains labels for Xbox buttons.
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1920x1080 on 1920x1200 monitor
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Other information
Unlocking 1999 mode before game completion
Bioshock Infinite features "1999 mode" which makes game much harder. Normally this mode is unlocked by finishing game at least once, however there is a code which unlocks this mode right away:
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System requirements
- Windows XP and DirectX 9 video cards are not supported.[6]
References
- ↑ http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/318/port-report-bioshock-infinite-bugs-fixes-mods-fov-texture-comparisons
- ↑ PC Specifications for BioShock Infinite Announced! - Irrational Games Blog
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/828934424195304190/
- ↑ http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?220736-game-freezes-every-5-10-min!-please-help!
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/828934424272197173/#c828934424274578052
- ↑ BioShock Infinite Graphics Options Revealed - PCGamer