Difference between revisions of "BioShock 2 Remastered"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 22, 2020|ref=<ref name="Feral"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 22, 2020|ref=<ref name="Feral"/>}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Immersive Sim, RPG, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic, Stylized }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Steampunk }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Steampunk }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | BioShock }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | BioShock }} | ||
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|hltb = 1066 | |hltb = 1066 | ||
|igdb = bioshock-2-remastered | |igdb = bioshock-2-remastered | ||
− | |strategywiki = BioShock 2 | + | |lutris = bioshock-2-remastered |
− | |mobygames = | + | |strategywiki = BioShock 2 |
+ | |mobygames = 80835 | ||
|wikipedia = BioShock: The Collection | |wikipedia = BioShock: The Collection | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''''BioShock 2 Remastered''''' is a remastered release of the 2010 [[Glossary:Immersive sim|immersive sim]] ''[[BioShock 2]]'' and its ''Minerva's Den'' add-on. However, it does not the original game's multiplayer mode.<ref name="announcement">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/7670/announcements/detail/599358989869729600|title=Remastered BioShock: The Collection Coming to PC on September 13, 2016|date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = The game is available for free to prior owners of ''[[BioShock 2]]'' on Steam.<ref name="announcement" /> Purchasing this version likewise gives a free copy of the original on Steam and GOG.com. | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = Some players may have issues with crashes to desktop on Windows 10; a possible fix [[#Frequent crashes|here]].<ref name="crashing-1">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/409720/discussions/0/343788552549554618/|title=bioshock 2 crashing|date=August 25, 2017}}</ref><ref name="crashing-2">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/409720/discussions/0/1318836262665217400/|title=Bioshock 2 Remastered - random crashes|date=August 25, 2017}}</ref><ref name="crashing-3">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/409720/discussions/0/1368380934263771430/|title=Bioshock 2 Remastered crash anytime|date=August 25, 2017}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/sections/204855047-BioShock-The-Collection Official support knowledgebase] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1111208428|bioshock_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1111208428|bioshock_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/409720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/409720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | bioshock_2_remastered | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | bioshock-2-remastered | Epic Games Store | Requires 2K Launcher. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | bioshock_2_remastered | DRM-free | Includes the original [[BioShock 2]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | bioshock-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | bioshock-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1252923162 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1252923162 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 409720 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 409720 | Steam | Includes the original [[BioShock 2]].<br/>As of 31 August 2022, 2K Launcher is required. | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Minerva's Den Remastered | Also unlocks a copy of the original ''[[BioShock 2# | + | {{DLC/row| Minerva's Den Remastered | Also unlocks a copy of the original ''[[BioShock 2#DLC and expansion packs|Minerva's Den]]''. | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-11-02|comment=}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip 2K Launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Windows: Use the {{code|"{{p|game}}\BioShock2HD.exe" -run %command%}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2857595480|title=Steam Guide - Bypass 2K Launcher|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Epic Games Store|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Bioshock/comments/1386oc3/bioshock_epic_store_2k_launcher_bypass/|title=Reddit - Bioshock Epic Store 2K Launcher bypass |date=2023-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Harmiess|date=2023-06-09|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Before editing, make a backup of the {{file|AC9070384D88C76936CC1DAA350F386C.item}} file in case the modifications go wrong. note that it seems like this file can have a completely different name for instance mine was {{file|0C05646B4B3E92D6B354678F2275A7C4.item}} | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|programdata}}\Epic\EpicGamesLauncher\Data\Manifests}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|AC9070384D88C76936CC1DAA350F386C.item}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Using the Find function ({{key|ctrl}}+{{key|F}}), search for {{code|2KLauncher/LauncherPatcher.exe}}. There will be exactly one entry. | ||
+ | # Replace the text with {{code|Build/FinalEpic/Bioshock2HD.exe</code>}}. | ||
+ | # Restart Epic Games Store. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Linux: Use {{code|"bash -c 'exec "${@/2KLauncher\/LauncherPatcher.exe/Build\/Final\/Bioshock2HD.exe}"' -- %command% -nointro" -run %command%}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] (including intro skip using {{code|-nointro}}).|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/x4wk6w/how_to_bypass_the_2k_launcher_on_bioshock/|title=Reddit - How to bypass the 2K Launcher on Bioshock Remasters on Linux|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
===Fix audio balance issues=== | ===Fix audio balance issues=== | ||
− | The game does not use the original audio mix, causing 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: | + | The game does not use the original audio mix, causing 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 {{file|.ini}} file: |
{{Fixbox|description=Restore correct audio settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Restore correct audio settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download {{file|SoundMixStates.ini}} from [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=322637977 Fix Quiet Guns and Unbalanced Audio - Restoring the Retail Audio Mix]. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\ContentBaked\pc\System}} and place {{file|SoundMixStates.ini}} inside. |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Restore uncompressed FMV audio=== | ===Restore uncompressed FMV audio=== | ||
Download and install [https://www.nexusmods.com/bioshock/mods/6 this mod]. | Download and install [https://www.nexusmods.com/bioshock/mods/6 this mod]. | ||
− | ===[https:// | + | ===[https://www.moddb.com/games/bioshock-2-remastered/downloads/bioshock-tweaker2 BioShock Tweaker]=== |
{{++}} Allows you to change settings that are not normally adjustable from the options menu (i.e. custom resolution). Point the program at the game's configuration file location. | {{++}} Allows you to change settings that are not normally adjustable from the options menu (i.e. custom resolution). Point the program at the game's configuration file location. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Do not enable <code>ForceGlobalLighting</code>, a setting left over from the original 2010 release that will cause the game to freeze in specific places if enabled.<ref>This is verifiable by examining the logs that can be found in the <code>%APPDATA%\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\ShaderErrors</code> folder after at least one such crash occurs.</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\*.ini}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Epic Games Launcher|{{p|appdata}}\Bioshock Epic HD\Bioshock2\*.ini}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\SaveGames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\SaveGames\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Bioshock Epic HD\Bioshock2\{{p|uid}}\SaveGames\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = true |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Up to 128 save files (and no more than 512 MB) can be synced. |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Limited to a maximum of 1440p when using DSR. | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to a maximum of 1440p when using DSR. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = limited |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Navigation arrow is out of view and the weapon model is cropped. See the [https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/qemoyt/bioshock_2_remastered_viewmodel_fov_problem/ related WSGF thread] for a workaround. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Added in via patch. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Added in via patch. Navigation arrow is out of view and the weapon model is cropped. See the [https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/qemoyt/bioshock_2_remastered_viewmodel_fov_problem/ related WSGF thread] for a workaround. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], toggle only. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], toggle only. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = |
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = The original was updated with color blind friendly hacking UI, but the remaster goes back to the original unfriendly UI.{{cn|date=July 2021}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Advanced graphics settings=== | ===Advanced graphics settings=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Settings{{cn|date=October 2016}} are located in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file location]] folder, named {{ | + | {{ii}} Settings{{cn|date=October 2016}} are located in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file location]] folder, named {{file|Bioshock2SP.ini}}. Set the file to 'read-only' to avoid overwriting during gameplay. |
{| class="wikitable collapsible" | {| class="wikitable collapsible" | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| TextureDetail || Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh || Texture Detail | | TextureDetail || Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh || Texture Detail | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | FluidSurfaceDetail || Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh || Fluid Surface Detail. Default is High. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | DynamicShadowDetail || Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh || Dynamic Shadows Detail. Default is High. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | UseMultithreadedRendering || 0/1 || Multithreaded rendering. Default is 0. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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{{Image|BioShock 2 Remastered - Rebinding.png|Keyboard rebinding.}} | {{Image|BioShock 2 Remastered - Rebinding.png|Keyboard rebinding.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = Two keys per action. Tab | + | |key remap notes = Two keys per action. {{key|Tab}} is hard-coded to console and cannot be rebound. |
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Confirmed up to 7.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Confirmed up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> Audio mode is set to Stereo by default. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = English | + | |language = English |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Simplified Chinese | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Added in PC Patch 3. | + | |notes = Added in PC Patch 3. |
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015678968--PC-Patch-Notes-12-5-2017|title=PC PATCH NOTES: 12/5/2017|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = French | + | |language = French |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = German | + | |language = German |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Hungarian | + | |language = Hungarian |
− | |interface = hackable | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = hackable | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/bioshock-2-remastered/bioshock-2-remastered/2462 | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/bioshock-2-remastered/bioshock-2-remastered/2462 download]. |
− | |fan = true | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Italian | + | |language = Italian |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Japanese | + | |language = Japanese |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
− | |interface = hackable | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = hackable | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |notes = Ported from BioShock 2. Available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1404300669 here]. [https://www.polonizacje.pl/bioshock-2-remastered-spolszczenie/] | |
− | |notes = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation [https:// | + | |fan = true |
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/353_traducao-do-bioshock-2-remastered-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Russian | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = hackable | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = hackable | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = hackable | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = Ported from BioShock 2. Available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id= | + | |notes = Ported from BioShock 2. Available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=766300582 here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Spanish | + | |language = Spanish |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = true | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7770 |
|minGPU3 = | |minGPU3 = | ||
|minVRAM = 2 GB | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
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|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
|recGPU3 = | |recGPU3 = | ||
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recSM = | |recSM = | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
|reccont = | |reccont = | ||
|recother = | |recother = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. |
{{ii}} Mobile chipsets and integrated/AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. | {{ii}} Mobile chipsets and integrated/AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU2 = Intel Iris Pro 5200 | |minGPU2 = Intel Iris Pro 5200 | ||
|minVRAM = 1.5 GB | |minVRAM = 1.5 GB | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Steam version requires 10.15.4 | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. {{ii}} Steam version requires 10.15.4. |
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Revision as of 17:36, 19 April 2024
Developers | |
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Original game | 2K Marin |
Remastered | Blind Squirrel Games |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 15, 2016 |
macOS (OS X) | October 22, 2020[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Immersive sim, RPG, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic, Stylized |
Themes | Sci-fi, Steampunk |
Series | BioShock |
BioShock | |
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BioShock | 2007 |
BioShock 2 | 2010 |
BioShock Infinite | 2013 |
BioShock Remastered | 2016 |
BioShock 2 Remastered | 2016 |
BioShock 2 Remastered is a remastered release of the 2010 immersive sim BioShock 2 and its Minerva's Den add-on. However, it does not the original game's multiplayer mode.[2]
The game is available for free to prior owners of BioShock 2 on Steam.[2] Purchasing this version likewise gives a free copy of the original on Steam and GOG.com.
Some players may have issues with crashes to desktop on Windows 10; a possible fix here.[3][4][5]
General information
- Official support knowledgebase
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | Requires 2K Launcher. | |||
GOG.com | Includes the original BioShock 2. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | Includes the original BioShock 2. As of 31 August 2022, 2K Launcher is required. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Minerva's Den Remastered | Also unlocks a copy of the original Minerva's Den. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use -nointro command line argument[6]
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Skip 2K Launcher
Windows: Use the "<path-to-game>\BioShock2HD.exe" -run %command% command line argument.[7]
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Epic Games Store[8][9] |
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Linux: Use "bash -c 'exec "${@/2KLauncher\/LauncherPatcher.exe/Build\/Final\/Bioshock2HD.exe}"' -- %command% -nointro" -run %command% command line argument (including intro skip using -nointro ).[10]
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Fix audio balance issues
The game does not use the original audio mix, causing 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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Restore uncompressed FMV audio
Download and install this mod.
BioShock Tweaker
- Allows you to change settings that are not normally adjustable from the options menu (i.e. custom resolution). Point the program at the game's configuration file location.
- Do not enable
ForceGlobalLighting
, a setting left over from the original 2010 release that will cause the game to freeze in specific places if enabled.[11]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\*.ini |
Epic Games Launcher | %APPDATA%\Bioshock Epic HD\Bioshock2\*.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/409720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\SaveGames\ |
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bioshock Epic HD\Bioshock2\<user-id>\SaveGames\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/409720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Up to 128 save files (and no more than 512 MB) can be synced. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Limited to a maximum of 1440p when using DSR. | ||
Multi-monitor | Navigation arrow is out of view and the weapon model is cropped. See the related WSGF thread for a workaround. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Added in via patch. Navigation arrow is out of view and the weapon model is cropped. See the related WSGF thread for a workaround. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Added in via patch. 75° to 130°. Default is 100°. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, toggle only. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate caps. First person animations are locked at 60 fps.[citation needed] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | The original was updated with color blind friendly hacking UI, but the remaster goes back to the original unfriendly UI.[citation needed] |
Advanced graphics settings
- Settings[citation needed] are located in the configuration file location folder, named
Bioshock2SP.ini
. Set the file to 'read-only' to avoid overwriting during gameplay.
Option | Values | Description |
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Shadows | True/False | Shadow Maps |
UseHighDetailPostProcEffects | True/False | High Detail Post Processing |
HighDetailShaders | True/False | High Details Shaders |
UseHighDetailShadowMaps UseHighDetailSoftParticles |
True/False | Use Detail Surfaces Enabling soft particles has no effect |
HighDetailActors SuperHighDetailActors |
True/False | Actor Detail Set both to false for low, only first option to true for medium, both to true for high |
TextureDetail | Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh | Texture Detail |
FluidSurfaceDetail | Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh | Fluid Surface Detail. Default is High. |
DynamicShadowDetail | Low/Medium/High/UltraHigh | Dynamic Shadows Detail. Default is High. |
UseMultithreadedRendering | 0/1 | Multithreaded rendering. Default is 0. |
Input
- Controllers need to be unplugged or disabled in game settings for mouse to work.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Two keys per action. Tab ↹ is hard-coded to console and cannot be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput only. | |
Full controller support | If controller is disabled in settings, requires keyboard or mouse to enable. | |
Controller remapping | Four presets available. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Confirmed up to 7.1 output.[12] Audio mode is set to Stereo by default. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Added in PC Patch 3.[13] | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Ported from BioShock 2. Available here. [1] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Ported from BioShock 2. Available here. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Game overwrites desktop color profile
Use the -nogamma command line argument.
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Frequent crashes
- A new fix attempt for frequent crashes on modern PCs has been proposed on Steam limiting the game to run on 4 CPU cores max, which seems to work fine for many users.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Metal support |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
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 670 AMD Radeon HD 7770 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Mobile chipsets and integrated/AGP graphics cards may be incompatible.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.14.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 1.1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R9 M290 Intel Iris Pro 5200 1.5 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Steam version requires 10.15.4.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/409720/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (409720) 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 Welcome back to Rapture… BioShock 2 Remastered is out now for macOS - Feral News - last accessed on 2020-10-23
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Remastered BioShock: The Collection Coming to PC on September 13, 2016 - last accessed on June 30, 2016
- ↑ bioshock 2 crashing - last accessed on August 25, 2017
- ↑ Bioshock 2 Remastered - random crashes - last accessed on August 25, 2017
- ↑ Bioshock 2 Remastered crash anytime - last accessed on August 25, 2017
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-11-02
- ↑ Steam Guide - Bypass 2K Launcher - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - Bioshock Epic Store 2K Launcher bypass - last accessed on 2023-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Harmiess on 2023-06-09
- ↑ Reddit - How to bypass the 2K Launcher on Bioshock Remasters on Linux - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ This is verifiable by examining the logs that can be found in the
%APPDATA%\BioshockHD\Bioshock2\ShaderErrors
folder after at least one such crash occurs. - ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC PATCH NOTES: 12/5/2017 - last accessed on May 2023