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{{:BioShock (series)}} | {{:BioShock (series)}} | ||
| − | '''Key | + | '''Key points''' |
| − | + | {{ii}} Uses [[SecuROM]] DRM with unlimited activations and an available revoke tool. | |
| − | {{ii}} Uses [[SecuROM]] with unlimited activations and an available revoke tool. | ||
| − | '''General | + | '''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 Forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=304 Steam Forum] | ||
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{{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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions have [[SecuROM]] DRM and require a [[Games for Windows Live]] account. | ||
| − | + | == Improvements == | |
| − | + | ===v1.5 Patch=== | |
| + | The latest patch is [http://www.gamershell.com/download_74644.shtml v1.5]. The Steam version already has this patch. | ||
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=== Disable GFWL === | === Disable GFWL === | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Timeslip's bioshock2-xlive.7z}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Timeslip's bioshock2-xlive.7z}} | ||
| − | + | # Ensure you have the [[#v1.5 Patch|v1.5 Patch]]. | |
| − | + | # Download [http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net/current/bioshock2-xlive.7z xlive.dll] | |
| − | + | # Copy <code>xlive.dll</code> to Bioshock 2's install <code>dir\SP\Builds\Binaries\</code> | |
| − | + | # Create a file called <code>xlive.ini</code> in <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\bioshock2</code>. | |
| − | + | # Edit the <code>xlive.ini</code> file. | |
| − | + | # 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:<br><code>profile</code>: Pick the name of the offline profile to use.<br><code>loader</code>: Set value to 1. | |
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| − | <code>profile</code>: Pick the name of the offline profile to use. | ||
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| − | <code>loader</code>: Set value to 1. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | === Performance tweaks === |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Improving Havok Physics Engine Performance}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Improving Havok Physics Engine Performance}} | ||
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== Game data == | == Game data == | ||
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Game Save Folder| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Game Save Folder|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Bioshock2}} |
| − | {{Game Location Table/row|Live Profile|% | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Live Profile|%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Because of GfWL you must back up both your Live profile and the game saves in order to restore your saves. | ||
| + | {{++}} Use [http://www.petersouza.com/Software/BioShock2Utilities BioShock 2 Saved Game Utilities] to easily back up the save folders needed for BioShock 2. | ||
| − | + | == Video settings == | |
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| − | == Video | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
| + | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bioshock-2 | ||
| + | |widescreen_wsgf_award =incomplete | ||
| + | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =incomplete | ||
|widescreen_resolution =true | |widescreen_resolution =true | ||
|widescreen_resolution_notes= | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | ||
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|multimonitor_notes =HUD is not scaled properly in multimonitor resolutions. | |multimonitor_notes =HUD is not scaled properly in multimonitor resolutions. | ||
|fov =hackable | |fov =hackable | ||
| − | |fov_notes =See [[#Field | + | |fov_notes =See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] |
|windowed =true | |windowed =true | ||
|windowed_notes = | |windowed_notes = | ||
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|fullscreen_notes = | |fullscreen_notes = | ||
|anisotropic =hackable | |anisotropic =hackable | ||
| − | |anisotropic_notes =See [[#Anisotropic | + | |anisotropic_notes =See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. |
|antialiasing =hackable | |antialiasing =hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing_notes =See [[#Anti- | + | |antialiasing_notes =See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
|vsync =true | |vsync =true | ||
|vsync_notes = | |vsync_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Field | + | === [[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. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Anisotropic | + | === [[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- | + | === [[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. | ||
| − | == Input | + | == Input settings == |
{{--}} There is no native controller support (Xbox 360 or otherwise) in this game. | {{--}} There is no native controller support (Xbox 360 or otherwise) in this game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues | + | == Issues fixed == |
| − | === Menu | + | === 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 | + | === 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}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Left ("Plasmid") | + | === Left ("Plasmid") hand disappears === |
| − | This glitch | + | {{ii}} This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid so quicksave before using it and reload if necessary, or enable Vita-Chambers in the options (if it is deactivated) and get yourself killed; the left hand will reappear when you respawn. |
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=== Green Pepper Edition - No Product Key === | === 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 | + | 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 a local profile that does not require a product key. Now it is possible to save the game in singleplayer but multiplayer and the DLC are still unavailable. |
| − | 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 | ||
=== Game crashing in Windows 8 === | === Game crashing in Windows 8 === | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
[[Category:Mac]] | [[Category:Mac]] | ||
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Template:Infobox BioShock (series)
Key points
- Uses SecuROM DRM with unlimited activations and an available revoke tool.
General information
Availability
- All versions have SecuROM DRM and require a Games for Windows Live account.
Improvements
v1.5 Patch
The latest patch is v1.5. The Steam version already has this patch.
Disable GFWL
| Instructions |
|---|
Performance tweaks
| Instructions |
|---|
Game data
- Because of GfWL you must back up both your Live profile and the game saves in order to restore your saves.
- Use BioShock 2 Saved Game Utilities to easily back up the save folders needed for BioShock 2.
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 |
|---|
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
| Instructions |
|---|
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.
| Instructions |
|---|
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 |
|---|
Left ("Plasmid") hand disappears
- This glitch is especially likely when using the Scout-Plasmid so quicksave before using it and reload if necessary, or enable Vita-Chambers in the options (if it is deactivated) and get yourself killed; the left hand will reappear when you respawn.
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 a local profile that does not require a product key. Now it is possible to save the game in singleplayer but multiplayer and the DLC are still unavailable.
Game crashing in Windows 8
The game will periodically crash when installed on Windows 8. To remedy this you have to run the game in DirectX9 instead of the default DirectX10 version. You can do this by creating a shortcut on your desktop for the Bioshock2Launcher.exe. Then right click on the shortcut you have created select Properties add -dx9 in the target box after the quotation mark. Now launching the game from this shortcut will force the game to run in DirectX9.
No Little Sister voice acting
Sometimes it's possible that the voices for the Little Sisters will no longer work as they should and they become mute. To fix this download the "Protector Trials" dlc from GFWL (it's free). Once downloaded and installed just load the single player the Little Sister voices will be working.