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{{mm}} [http://bioshock.wikia.com/wiki/BioShock_2 Wikia Page] | {{mm}} [http://bioshock.wikia.com/wiki/BioShock_2 Wikia Page] | ||
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== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| 2K Games Store | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [https://store.2k.com/Product.aspx?pSKU=GAME-BIOSHOCK2&vSKU=2K-7-10425-31551-0 2K Games Store] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/8850/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Additional DRM: [[GFWL]] and [[SecuROM]]}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/8850/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Additional DRM: [[GFWL]] and [[SecuROM]]}} | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00475AYUU Amazon] | | Version does not activate on Steam}} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00475AYUU Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | Version does not activate on Steam}} |
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083VTNQA Amazon] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083VTNQA Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} {{ID|Steam}} | }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/BioShock-2/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8045454085c/ GFWL Marketplace] | {{ID|GFWL}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/BioShock-2/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8045454085c/ GFWL Marketplace] | {{ID|GFWL}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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2) Download the <code>xlive.dll</code> file [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net/current/bioshock2-xlive.7z here] | 2) Download the <code>xlive.dll</code> file [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net/current/bioshock2-xlive.7z here] | ||
| − | 3) Copy xlive.dll | + | 3) Copy <code>xlive.dll</code> to Bioshock 2's install <code>dir\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code> |
| − | 4) Create a file called | + | 4) Create a file called <code>xlive.ini</code> in <code>My Documents\bioshock2\</code>. Type <code>[xlive]</code> on the first line. Options are added below that in an <code>option=value</code> format. The following options are available: |
| − | profile: Pick the name of the offline profile to use. | + | <code>profile</code>: Pick the name of the offline profile to use. |
| − | loader: Set value to 1. | + | <code>loader</code>: Set value to 1. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Improving Havok Physics Engine Performance}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Improving Havok Physics Engine Performance}} | ||
*Locate your game installation folder. | *Locate your game installation folder. | ||
| − | *Inside your installation folder, navigate to \SP\Builds\Binaries\. | + | *Inside your installation folder, navigate to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. |
| − | *Open the file titled Default.ini. | + | *Open the file titled <code>Default.ini</code>. |
| − | *Find the line | + | *Find the line <code>HavokNumThreads</code>. |
| − | *Edit the line | + | *Edit the line <code>HavokNumThreads=2</code> to represent the number of cores in your machine's CPU. For example, using a quad-core CPU, change the line to <code>HavokNumThreads=4</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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=== Save game location === | === Save game location === | ||
{{ii}} Since BioShock 2 uses GFWL, you must successfully back up your Live profile as well as the game saves. Both folders/files must be backed up and restored simultaneously in order to move between computers or Windows installations. | {{ii}} Since BioShock 2 uses GFWL, you must successfully back up your Live profile as well as the game saves. Both folders/files must be backed up and restored simultaneously in order to move between computers or Windows installations. | ||
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Game Save Folder|[user folder]\My Documents\Bioshock2}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Game Save Folder|[user folder]\My Documents\Bioshock2}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Bind FOV to Key Press}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Bind FOV to Key Press}} | ||
| − | *Use the Windows Run command to execute | + | *Use the Windows Run command to execute <code>%AppData%</code>. |
| − | *Inside the AppData folder, open Bioshock2\User.ini. | + | *Inside the <code>AppData</code> folder, open <code>Bioshock2\User.ini</code>. |
| − | *Scroll down to the [Default] section and bind SetFOV # 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 User.ini 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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{{Fixbox/instructions|Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X}} | ||
*Locate your game installation folder. | *Locate your game installation folder. | ||
| − | *Inside your installation folder, navigate to \SP\Builds\Binaries\. | + | *Inside your installation folder, navigate to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. |
| − | *Open the file titled Default.ini. | + | *Open the file titled <code>Default.ini</code>. |
| − | *Find the line | + | *Find the line <code>LevelOfAnisotropy</code>. |
| − | *Edit the line | + | *Edit the line <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=#</code> where # denotes the max level of AF supported by your graphics card(s). For example, change the line to read <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=16</code>. |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Disabling Auto-Aim}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Disabling Auto-Aim}} | ||
*Locate your game installation folder. | *Locate your game installation folder. | ||
| − | *Inside your installation folder, navigate to \SP\Builds\Binaries\. | + | *Inside your installation folder, navigate to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. |
| − | *Open the file titled Default.ini. | + | *Open the file titled <code>Default.ini</code>. |
| − | *Find the line | + | *Find the line <code>AutoAim</code>. |
| − | *Edit the line | + | *Edit the line <code>AutoAim=True</code> to <code>AutoAim=False</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
== Issues Fixed == | == Issues Fixed == | ||
=== Menu Flickering === | === Menu Flickering === | ||
| − | Disable V-Sync from the in-game settings menu. ''Untested: Try forcing V-Sync through graphics driver settings.'' | + | Disable V-Sync from the in-game settings menu. '''Untested: Try forcing V-Sync through graphics driver settings.''' |
=== Crash on Startup === | === Crash on Startup === | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Change Read/Write Permissions of Save Files}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Change Read/Write Permissions of Save Files}} | ||
| − | *Backup the | + | *Backup the <code>Bioshock 2</code> folder from your <code>My Documents</code> folder. |
| − | *Delete the original | + | *Delete the original <code>Bioshock 2</code> folder. |
*Launch BioShock 2 and begin a new game. | *Launch BioShock 2 and begin a new game. | ||
*Save your game and exit BioShock 2. | *Save your game and exit BioShock 2. | ||
| − | *In | + | *In <code>My Documents</code> right-click on the new <code>Bioshock 2</code> folder that was created and select <code>Properties</code>. |
| − | *Disable the | + | *Disable the <code>Read-Only</code> checkbox and click OK. |
| − | *Move any backed-up save files back into the new | + | *Move any backed-up save files back into the new <code>Bioshock 2</code> folder under <code>\Bioshock 2\SaveGames\</code>. |
| − | *Ensure that any file moved back into the new folder also has the | + | *Ensure that any file moved back into the new folder also has the <code>Read-Only</code> checkbox disabled. |
*Run the game and allow GFWL to update your profile before any further action is taken. | *Run the game and allow GFWL to update your profile before any further action is taken. | ||
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=== Left ("Plasmid") Hand Disappearing === | === Left ("Plasmid") Hand Disappearing === | ||
This glitch happens especially when using the Scout-Plasmid so quicksave before using it and reload if necessary. | This glitch happens especially when using the Scout-Plasmid so quicksave before using it and reload if necessary. | ||
| − | Otherwise enable | + | Otherwise enable <code>Vita-Chambers</code> in the options (if it is deactivated) and get yourself killed. Upon respawning the left hand will appear again. |
=== Green Pepper Edition - No Product Key === | === Green Pepper Edition - No Product Key === | ||
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|recGPU = NVIDIA 8800GT 512 MB<br />ATI Radeon HD 4830 512 MB | |recGPU = NVIDIA 8800GT 512 MB<br />ATI Radeon HD 4830 512 MB | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
[[Category:Mac]] | [[Category:Mac]] | ||
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Template:Infobox BioShock (series)
Key Points
- Uses Games For Windows Live.
- Uses SecuROM with unlimited activations and an available revoke tool.
General Information
Availability
Improvements
Disable GFWL
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Engine Performance Tweaks
| Instructions |
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Game data
Save game location
- Since BioShock 2 uses GFWL, you must successfully back up your Live profile as well as the game saves. Both folders/files must be backed up and restored simultaneously in order to move between computers or Windows installations.
Save Game Utility
- A portable software to create and restore backups of saved games can be found here BioShock 2 Saved Game Utilities
Video Settings
Field Of View (FOV)
- 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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Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
| Instructions |
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Anti-Aliasing (AA)
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
- There is no native controller support (Xbox 360 or otherwise) in this game.
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Issues Fixed
Menu Flickering
Disable V-Sync from the in-game settings menu. Untested: Try forcing V-Sync through graphics driver settings.
Crash on Startup
| Instructions |
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Left ("Plasmid") Hand Disappearing
This glitch happens especially when using the Scout-Plasmid so quicksave before using it and reload if necessary.
Otherwise enable Vita-Chambers in the options (if it is deactivated) and get yourself killed. Upon respawning the left hand will appear again.
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. Solution: Activate the Windows Live Dialog Box again and scroll down a bit. There is an option to create an Offline-Account that does not require a key, just a username. Now it is possible to save the game in singleplayer but multiplayer and the DLC are still unavailable.