BioShock™

BioShock: The Collection launched on September 15, 2016, bringing remastered versions of BioShock, BioShock 2, and Minerva’s Den. Players who owned the original titles on Steam received a free upgrade to the remastered versions, enhancing the experience with improved graphics and additional content.

• Remastered Titles: All three games, including BioShock, BioShock 2, and Minerva’s Den, were remastered as part of BioShock: The Collection.
• Unlockable Content: The remastered BioShock featured an unlockable video series and Director’s Commentary, providing deeper insights into the game's development.
• System Requirements: Details on minimum and recommended specs for running the remastered versions were provided, ensuring players could optimize their experience.
• Free Upgrades: Existing players of BioShock, BioShock 2, and Minerva’s Den on Steam could upgrade to the remastered versions for free, making it accessible for returning fans.
• Director’s Commentary: BioShock Remastered included specific features like the Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock, adding a layer of depth to the remastered experience.

BioShock: The Collection launched on June 30, 2016, bringing a remastered version of all BioShock games with all single-player DLC, set to release on September 15, 2016. This collection included significant new content, such as Minerva’s Den for BioShock 2 and the two-part Burial at Sea DLC for BioShock Infinite, which returned players to Rapture.

• New Content: Multiple additions enhanced the BioShock experience.
  • Minerva’s Den for BioShock 2: A self-contained story featuring new combat abilities and a unique Big Daddy.
  • Burial at Sea - Episode 1 & 2 for BioShock Infinite: A two-part DLC that revisited Rapture before the original BioShock.
  • Columbia's Finest Pack for BioShock Infinite: Offered various items and upgrades.
  • Challenge Rooms in BioShock: Introduced new puzzles and challenges outside the main narrative.
  • Protector Trials in BioShock 2: Allowed players to control an Alpha Series Big Daddy in new scenarios.
  • Clash in the Clouds Add-On Pack for BioShock Infinite: Featured 60 waves of challenges across four additional maps.
  • Museum of Orphaned Concepts: A virtual showcase of discarded concepts from the original BioShock.
  • Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock: A video series with insights from Ken Levine and Shawn Robertson.

• Balance Changes:
  • BioShock Infinite was confirmed not to be remastered on PC, as it already met current-gen standards.
• Game Changes: The remastered collection excluded the multiplayer mode from BioShock 2.