About BioShock 2
BioShock 2 is the second game of the BioShock series and the sequel to BioShock. It continues the grand storyline of the underwater metropolis Rapture. BioShock 2 capitalizes and improves upon the high-quality effects, unique gameplay elements, and immersive atmosphere that defined the first game. It explores more brutal gameplay than its predecessor, with new enemies, weapons, Plasmids, and Gene Tonics.
Set eight years after the events of the first game, BioShock 2 follows Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy sent on a quest to reunite with the Little Sister he was previously bonded to, Eleanor, across a changed and even more dangerous Rapture.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 11GB |
Recommended
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
|---|---|
| Memory | 3GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better |
| Other Requirements | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection; software installations required including Microsoft Visual C++2008 Runtime Libraries, Microsoft DirectX. |
BioShock 2 FAQ
When did BioShock 2 come out?
BioShock 2 was released on February 9, 2010 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is BioShock 2 on PlayStation 5?
No. BioShock 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is BioShock 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. BioShock 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is BioShock 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. BioShock 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Who is making BioShock 2?
BioShock 2 is developed by 2K Marin and published by 2K Games, Take-Two Interactive, D3 Publisher, and Feral Interactive.
Is BioShock 2 multiplayer?
Yes. BioShock 2 supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does BioShock 2 cost?
BioShock 2 costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is BioShock 2 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 89% of 14,998 reviews are positive. Critics average 87/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for BioShock 2?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our BioShock 2 system requirements page.
Bioshock series
7 games in release order
