Difference between revisions of "BioShock 2"
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| − | ===Configuration | + | ===Configuration files location=== |
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%APPDATA%\Bioshock2Steam\}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%APPDATA%\Bioshock2Steam\}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Bind FOV to key press}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Bind FOV to key press}} | ||
| − | # Navigate to your [[#Configuration | + | # Navigate to your [[#Configuration files location|Configuration files location]]. |
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. |
# Scroll down to the <code>[Default]</code> section and bind <code>SetFOV #</code> 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 <code>User.ini</code> 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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# Navigate to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. | # Navigate to <code>\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code>. | ||
# Open the file titled <code>Default.ini</code>. | # Open the file titled <code>Default.ini</code>. | ||
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# 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>. | # 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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===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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# Move any backed-up save files back into the new <code>Bioshock 2</code> folder under <code>\Bioshock 2\SaveGames\</code>. | # 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 <code>Read-Only</code> checkbox disabled. | # Ensure that any file moved back into the new folder also has the <code>Read-Only</code> checkbox disabled. | ||
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| + | ===Menu flickering=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable or force vsync}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Disable Vsync from the in-game settings menu. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Force Vsync through graphics adaptor. | ||
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| − | ===No | + | ===No little sister voice acting=== |
{{--}} May occur after installing [[#v1.5 Patch (Retail)|1.5 Patch]], which causes little sisters to become mute.{{CN}} | {{--}} May occur after installing [[#v1.5 Patch (Retail)|1.5 Patch]], which causes little sisters to become mute.{{CN}} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| − | + | ===Hold to duck/aim down sights=== | |
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| + | {{Fixbox/instructions|Hold to duck}} | ||
| + | # Navigate to your [[#Configuration files location|Configuration files location]]. | ||
| + | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
| + | # Replace <code>Aliases[13]=(Command="Toggle bDuck{{!}}Axis aUp Speed=-1200.0",Alias=Duck)</code> with <code>Aliases[13]=(Command="Button bDuck",Alias=Duck)</code>. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/instructions|Hold to aim down sights}} | ||
| + | # Navigate to your [[#Configuration files location|Configuration files location]]. | ||
| + | # Open <code>User.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
| + | # Find the keybind that has the word "ZoomCycle" attached to it (T by default) | ||
| + | # Replace <code>T=ZoomCycle</code> with <code>T=ZoomCycle {{!}} onRelease ZoomCycle</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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===Disable auto-aim=== | ===Disable auto-aim=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Instructions}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Instructions}} | ||
| − | # Navigate to your [[#Configuration | + | # Navigate to your [[#Configuration files location|Configuration files location]]. |
# Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | # Open <code>Bioshock2SP.ini</code> with your text editor of choice. | ||
# Edit the line <code>AutoAim=True</code> to <code>AutoAim=False</code>. | # Edit the line <code>AutoAim=True</code> to <code>AutoAim=False</code>. | ||
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|recOS = Windows 7 | |recOS = Windows 7 | ||
| − | |recproc = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60 GHz | + | |recproc = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60 GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13 GHz |
|recmem = 3 GB | |recmem = 3 GB | ||
|recGPU = NVIDIA 8800GT | |recGPU = NVIDIA 8800GT | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 3 October 2013
Template:Infobox game/row/osxporter
| Cover image missing, please upload it | |
| Developers | |
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| 2K Marin | |
| 2K China | |
| Publishers | |
| 2K Games | |
| OS X | Feral Interactive |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 2.5 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 9, 2010 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 29, 2012 |
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Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
| BioShock | |
|---|---|
| BioShock | 2007 |
| BioShock 2 | 2010 |
| BioShock Infinite | 2013 |
| BioShock Remastered | 2016 |
| BioShock 2 Remastered | 2016 |
Key points
- As of October 3rd, 2013, Games for Windows - LIVE has been removed and subsequently replaced by Steamworks as BioShock 2's DRM.
General information
- 2K Games Forum
- Steam Users' Forums - for BioShock and BioShock 2.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All Windows retail and digital versions of BioShock 2 activate on Steam.[1] Activation unlocks all DLC, including Minerva's Den.
- Achievements and saves are separate from Games for Windows - LIVE; you will have to start over when switching from Games for Windows - LIVE to Steam.
Essential improvements
v1.5 Patch (Retail)
- The latest patch is v1.5. The Steam version includes this patch automatically.
Game data
Save game location
Configuration files location
Video settings
File:Bioshock2 graphical.jpg
Graphical options.
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)
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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. For Nvidia cards you can force SGSSAA (2x-8x) in DX9 Mode via Nvidia inspector with the AA bit - 0x000010C1 - [2] Example what inspector should look like
Input settings
Audio settings
File:Bioshock2 audio.png
Audio options.
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
| Instructions |
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Menu flickering
| Instructions |
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Left Plasmid hand disappears
- This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid.[citation needed] Therefore it is advisable to quick save before using it.
| Instructions |
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Crashing Windows 7 and 8
- The game will periodically crash when installed on Windows 7 or 8.[citation needed]
| Instructions |
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No little sister voice acting
- May occur after installing 1.5 Patch, which causes little sisters to become mute.[citation needed]
| Instructions |
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Other information
Hold to duck/aim down sights
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Disable auto-aim
| Instructions |
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Performance tweak (havok)
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA 7800GT ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM | NVIDIA 8800GT ATI Radeon HD 4830 512 MB of VRAM |
References
Categories:
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- Windows
- OS X
- Games
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- Pages needing references
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)