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Revision as of 07:23, 11 March 2018
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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Optional Steam unlock.[1] | |||
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[Note 1]
- 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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The Protector Trials | Included in the Steam version. | |
Minerva's Den | ||
Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack | Included in the Steam version. | |
Zigo & Blanche | Included in the Steam version. | |
Rapture Metro Pack | Included in the Steam version. | |
Kill 'em Kindly | Released as freeware. |
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:
Restore correct audio settings[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Use -nointro parameter[citation needed] |
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Use |
Game data
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 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
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8850/pfx/[Note 2] |
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.
3rd party fixes[citation needed] |
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Bind FOV to key press[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X[citation needed] |
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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 | ||||
Polish | Keys work on Steam but Polish is not available in the Steam version.[5] | |||
Russian | Keys work on Steam but Russian is not available in the Steam version.[5] | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Online features in non-Steam versions require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 10 |
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.
- Issue can be lessened slightly by not using constant-fire weapons such as lasers / hacked sentry bots, or increasing max sound channels in BioShock2SP.ini
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.
Possible mouse acceleration fix (doesn't work for everybody)[6] |
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Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Delete damaged save files[citation needed] |
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Menu flickering
Disable or force vsync[citation needed] |
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Game brightness is extremely high in DirectX 9 mode
- This behavior is triggered by notification popups from the Steam overlay
Disable Steam Overlay[citation needed] |
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Editing launch options[citation needed] |
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Use the |
Left Plasmid hand disappears
- This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid.[7] Therefore, it is advisable to quick save before using it.
Respawn[citation needed] |
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Game cannot load or save
- There are damaged save files bugging up the game's ability to load or save
Delete damaged save files[citation needed] |
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Game crashes in DirectX 10 mode
Increase Texture Streaming Memory Size[8] |
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Force the game to run in DirectX 9 mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Uninstall update KB2670838[9][citation needed] |
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No little sister voice acting
- Bug causes little sisters to become mute.
Set sound quality of standard sound device[citation needed] |
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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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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
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
Hold to duck[citation needed] |
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Hold to aim down sights[citation needed] |
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Disable auto-aim
Set AutoAim in Bioshock2SP.ini[citation needed] |
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Disable Xbox 360 Controller vibration
Set Vibration in Bioshock2SP.ini[citation needed] |
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Inject EVE Hypo
Inject EVE Hypo[citation needed] |
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Pick individual items from containers
Pick individual items from containers[citation needed] |
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Performance tweak (Havok)
Improving Havok physics engine performance[citation needed] |
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Improving Engine Memory usage[citation needed] |
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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.
Use BioShock 2 fake xlive[10] |
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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 4 530 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
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: activation, local profile support unknown.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 News - BioShock 2 Updated
- ↑ Fix Quiet Guns and Unbalanced Audio - Restoring the Retail Audio Mix
- ↑ http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9254703&postcount=2348
- ↑ http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4799483&postcount=271
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bioshock 2 Steamworks FAQ
- ↑ PC Tweaks: lower mouse sens, toggle duck and zoom/aim - 2K Forums
- ↑ Frequent Loss of Plasmid Hand - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/8850/discussions/0/540741859213676880/
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=411190623
- ↑ Timeslip's utilities, mods and patches