Difference between revisions of "BioShock 2"
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{{Series|BioShock}} | {{Series|BioShock}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?16-BioShock-Series 2K Games Forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?16-BioShock-Series 2K Games Forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=304 Steam Users' Forums] - for [[BioShock]] and BioShock 2. | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=304 Steam Users' Forums] - for [[BioShock]] and BioShock 2. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/8850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| 1=[https://store.2k.com/Product.aspx?pSKU=GAME-BIOSHOCK2&vSKU=2K-7-10425-31551-0 2K Games Store] | 2={{ID|Steam}} |3=}} | {{Availability Table/row| 1=[https://store.2k.com/Product.aspx?pSKU=GAME-BIOSHOCK2&vSKU=2K-7-10425-31551-0 2K Games Store] | 2={{ID|Steam}} |3=}} | ||
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00475AYUU Amazon.com] | {{ID|Amazon}} | Version does not activate on Steam}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00475AYUU Amazon.com] | {{ID|Amazon}} | Version does not activate on Steam}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083VTNQA Amazon.com] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083VTNQA Amazon.com] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/8850/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | =}} | ||
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==Improvements== | ==Improvements== | ||
− | === v1.5 Patch (Retail) === | + | ===v1.5 Patch (Retail)=== |
{{ii}} The latest patch is [http://www.gamershell.com/download_74644.shtml v1.5]. The Steam version already has this patch. | {{ii}} The latest patch is [http://www.gamershell.com/download_74644.shtml v1.5]. The Steam version already has this patch. | ||
{{ii}} The patch accidentally mutes the Little Sisters (see [[#No Little Sister voice acting]]). It may be advisable to avoid the patch because this is a significant aspect of the gameplay. | {{ii}} The patch accidentally mutes the Little Sisters (see [[#No Little Sister voice acting]]). It may be advisable to avoid the patch because this is a significant aspect of the gameplay. | ||
− | == | + | ==Game data== |
− | + | ===Save game location=== | |
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[[File:BioShock_2_Saved_Game_Utilities.png|290px|right|thumb|[http://www.petersouza.com/Software/BioShock2Utilities BioShock 2 Saved Game Utilities].]] | [[File:BioShock_2_Saved_Game_Utilities.png|290px|right|thumb|[http://www.petersouza.com/Software/BioShock2Utilities BioShock 2 Saved Game Utilities].]] | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
− | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Bioshock2\SaveGames\}} |
− | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|OS X|}} |
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− | == Video settings == | + | ==Video settings== |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bioshock-2 | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bioshock-2 | ||
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− | === [[Field of view (FOV)]] === | + | ===[[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. | {{--}} 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. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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− | === [[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]] === | + | ===[[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Raise AF Above Default Value of 4X}} | ||
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− | === [[Anti-aliasing (AA)]] === | + | ===[[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. | 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 - <ref> http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9254703&postcount=2348 </ref> | For Nvidia cards you can force SGSSAA (2x-8x) in DX9 Mode via Nvidia inspector with the AA bit - 0x000010C1 - <ref> http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9254703&postcount=2348 </ref> | ||
<sub>[http://i.minus.com/iq5TTNuINTLT4.png Example what inspector should look like]</sub> | <sub>[http://i.minus.com/iq5TTNuINTLT4.png Example what inspector should look like]</sub> | ||
− | == Input settings == | + | ==Input settings== |
{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
− | |key_remap =true | + | |key_remap = true |
− | |key_remap_notes = | + | |key_remap_notes = |
− | |acceleration_option =true | + | |acceleration_option = true |
− | |acceleration_option_notes = | + | |acceleration_option_notes = |
− | |controller_support = | + | |controller_support = true |
− | |controller_support_notes = | + | |controller_support_notes = |
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− | === Disabling auto-aim === | + | ===Disabling auto-aim=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Disabling auto-aim}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Disabling auto-aim}} | ||
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− | == Audio settings == | + | ==Audio settings== |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume =unknown | |separate volume =unknown | ||
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− | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === Hold to Duck / Hold to Aim Down Sights === | + | ===Hold to Duck / Hold to Aim Down Sights=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Hold to Duck}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Hold to Duck}} | ||
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− | === Menu flickering === | + | ===Menu flickering=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Vsync}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Vsync}} | ||
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− | === Crash on startup === | + | ===Crash on startup=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change read/write permissions of save files}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Change read/write permissions of save files}} | ||
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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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− | === Left Plasmid hand disappears === | + | ===Left Plasmid hand disappears=== |
− | {{ii}} This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid. Therefore it is advisable to | + | {{ii}} This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid. Therefore it is advisable to quick save '''before''' using it. |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Respawn}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Respawn}} | ||
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− | + | ===Crashing Windows 7 and 8=== | |
− | + | {{--}} The game will periodically crash when installed on Windows 7 or 8.{{CN}} | |
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− | === Crashing Windows 7 and 8 === | ||
− | {{--}} The game will periodically crash when installed on Windows 7 or 8. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Activate DirectX 9 mode}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Activate DirectX 9 mode}} | ||
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− | === No Little Sister voice acting === | + | ===No Little Sister voice acting=== |
{{--}} May occur after installing 1.5 Patch, which causes Little Sisters to become mute. | {{--}} May occur after installing 1.5 Patch, which causes Little Sisters to become mute. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Download Protector Trials DLC}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Download Protector Trials DLC}} | ||
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# Once downloaded and installed just load the single player the Little Sister voices will be working. | # Once downloaded and installed just load the single player the Little Sister voices will be working. | ||
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# Right-click on your common sound device > go to the tab "advanced" > set sound quality to lowest (CD quality). | # Right-click on your common sound device > go to the tab "advanced" > set sound quality to lowest (CD quality). | ||
# After you made your changes, click OK. | # After you made your changes, click OK. | ||
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*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>. | *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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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements |
Revision as of 20:06, 3 October 2013
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 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
BioShock | |
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BioShock | 2007 |
BioShock 2 | 2010 |
BioShock Infinite | 2013 |
BioShock Remastered | 2016 |
BioShock 2 Remastered | 2016 |
General information
- 2K Games Forum
- Steam Users' Forums - for BioShock and BioShock 2.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Improvements
v1.5 Patch (Retail)
- The latest patch is v1.5. The Steam version already has this patch.
- The patch accidentally mutes the Little Sisters (see #No Little Sister voice acting). It may be advisable to avoid the patch because this is a significant aspect of the gameplay.
Game data
Save game location
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.
Instructions |
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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. For Nvidia cards you can force SGSSAA (2x-8x) in DX9 Mode via Nvidia inspector with the AA bit - 0x000010C1 - [1] Example what inspector should look like
Input settings
Disabling auto-aim
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
Hold to Duck / Hold to Aim Down Sights
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Menu flickering
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Crash on startup
Instructions |
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Left Plasmid hand disappears
- This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid. 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.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Performance tweaks
Havok
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Windows XP SP2 | Windows 7 |
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System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA 7800GT 256 MB ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB | NVIDIA 8800GT 512 MB ATI Radeon HD 4830 512 MB |
References
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
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- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)