Key points
- Remastered version of BioShock. Released as part of BioShock: The Collection (cover pictured), which also includes BioShock 2 Remastered.
- Free to owners of BioShock on Steam.[1] Purchasing this version likewise gives a free Steam copy of the original.
- Very few video customization settings compared to the original one.
- All of the game settings reset to default if the game crashes. See Issues fixed.
General information
- Official website
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Steam |
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Also unlocks a copy of the original BioShock. |
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- All versions require Steam DRM.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
System |
Native |
Notes |
Steam Cloud |
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Up to 128 save files (and no more than 512 MB) can be synced. |
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Advanced Graphics Settings
- Edit
%APPDATA%\BioshockHD\Bioshock\Bioshock.ini
Shadow Maps (True/False)
Shadows=
High Detail Post Processing (True/False)
UseHighDetailPostProcEffects=
High Details Shaders (True/False)
HighDetailShaders=
Real Time Reflections (True/False)
RealTimeReflection=
Force Global Lighting (True/False)
ForceGlobalLighting=
Use Detail Surfaces (True/False)
UseHighDetailShadowMaps=
UseHighDetailSoftParticles=
Actor Detail (True/False)
HighDetailActors=
SuperHighDetailActors=
Texture Detail (Low/Medium/High)
TextureDetail=
Input settings
- Controllers need to be unplugged or disabled in game settings for mouse to work.
Template:Input settings
Replace toggle binds with hold binds
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Spanish |
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Surround sound
- The game defaults to stereo audio only, with no in-game option to change it. However, like the original Bioshock, it supports up to 7.1 audio.
Issues fixed
Avoid settings resetting when game crashes
- When relaunching the game after a crash, all settings are reset to default.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9, 11 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7 SP1 64-bit | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz |
3.0 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 7770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 ATI Radeon HD 7970 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible | |
- Mobile chipsets and integrated/AGP graphics cards may be incompatible.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References