BioShock

BioShock

Shooter • Puzzle • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2007

BioShock is an upcoming Shooter/Puzzle/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on August 21, 2007.

Developed by 2K Boston, 2K Australia and published by 2K Games.

Release Date: 08/22/2007

Released
BioShock cover
trailer

Story

In the year 1960, a plane crashes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with a man named Jack as the only survivor. He has the apparent luck of resurfacing in front of what looks like a door to an underwater complex. Without hesitating, Jack enters the door and is greeted by slogans that praise the city of Rapture, a paradise of free will built in the 1940s by a business magnate named Andrew Ryan. However, even before he assimilates all this new information, the descent to this supposed paradise ends and he can only see ruins and chaos. Learning about the destiny of Rapture will be now Jack's main motivation while he tries to survive the horrors that free can create.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox 360

Genres

ShooterPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developers

  • 2K Boston
  • 2K Australia

Publisher

  • 2K Games

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Part of

  • Bioshock franchise

Ratings & Reviews

93%
Critic Score
8 reviews
87%
User Score
2817 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionHorrorStealthOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

ghostsassassinbloodyunderwatertime travelmurder3dphotography

Game Engine

Built with Havok, Unreal Engine 2.5

Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 21, 2007

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

October 7, 2009
North America
October 23, 2009
Europe

Xbox 360

August 24, 2007
Europe
February 21, 2008
Japan
August 21, 2007
North America

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 21, 2007
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for BioShock on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with BioShock, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about BioShock