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− | {{ii}} It is possible to disable [[#Disable_GFWL_using_Timeslip.27s_bioshock2-xlive.7z|Disable GFWL]]. | + | {{ii}} It is possible to [[#Disable_GFWL_using_Timeslip.27s_bioshock2-xlive.7z|disable GFWL]]. |
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Revision as of 15:22, 12 June 2013
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Key points
- Uses SecuROM DRM with unlimited activations and an available revoke tool.
- It is possible to disable GFWL.
General information
- 2K Games Forum
- Steam Users' Forums - for BioShock and BioShock 2.
Availability
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- All versions have SecuROM.
- All versions have Games For Windows Live, which can be disabled.
Retail v1.5 Patch
- The latest patch is v1.5. The Steam version already has this patch.
- The patch accidentally mutes all the Little Sisters. This can be fixed (see #No Little Sister voice acting) but the fix requires an #Games For Windows Live (GFWL) account to be signed in. It may be advisable to avoid the patch because the interaction with the Little Sisters is a significant aspect of the gameplay.
Game data
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- Because of GFWL you must back up both your Live profile and the game saves in order to transfer or restore your saves.
- Save games generated when signed into GFWL are not compatible with 'offline' mode, and vice versa.
- Use BioShock 2 Saved Game Utilities to easily back up the save folders needed for BioShock 2.
Video settings
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- 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.
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.
Input settings
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- There is no native controller support (Xbox 360 or otherwise) in this game.
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Left Plasmid hand disappears
- This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid. Therefore it is advisable to quicksave before using it.
Green Pepper Edition - no product key
- The Green Pepper Edition of Bioshock 2 does not contain a product key. Therefore it is not possible to create a Windows Live Account or add Bioshock 2 to an existing account.
Game does not start on Windows 8
- When installed on Windows 8 Pro x64, trying to run the game doesn't do anything. This is mostly like an issue with GFWL.
Crashing Windows 8
- The game will periodically crash when installed on Windows 8.
No Little Sister voice acting
- May occur after installing 1.5 Patch, which causes Little Sisters to become mute.
- Error message: Too many activations on different PCs or too many reactivations on the same PC have been performed
System requirements
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Performance tweaks
Havok
References