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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Increase Texture Streaming Memory Size|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8850/discussions/0/540741859213676880/</ref>}} |
| + | {{ii}} This increases the size of the texture cache. |
| + | # Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code>. Steam users will find this in <code> C:\users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\Roaming\Bioshock2Steam</code>. |
| + | # Find the line "TextureStreamingMemoryLimit=512.000000" and increase the amount to something inline with your video card (ie 2048) |
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| {{Fixbox|1= | | {{Fixbox|1= |
| {{Fixbox/fix|Activate DirectX 9 mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | | {{Fixbox/fix|Activate DirectX 9 mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
Revision as of 07:59, 16 October 2016
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- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
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
- 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
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:
Skip intro videos
Game data
In-game general settings.
Save game data location
- 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
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. Custom FOV settings will not work in multiplayer.
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
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.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
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Network
- Online features in non-Steam versions require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
VR support
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.
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Game brightness is extremely high in DirectX 9 mode
- This behavior is triggered by notification popups from the Steam overlay
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.
Game cannot load or save
- There are damaged save files bugging up the game's ability to load or save
Game crashes in DirectX 10 mode
No little sister voice acting
- Bug causes little sisters to become mute.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9, 10 |
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OpenGL |
2.0 |
OS X only. |
Shader Model support |
3, 4 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
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Middleware
Hold to duck/aim down sights
Disable auto-aim
Inject EVE Hypo
Pick individual items from containers
Performance tweak (Havok)
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.
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:
References