BioShock® 2

BioShock: The Collection launched on September 15, 2016, bringing remastered versions of BioShock, BioShock 2, and Minerva’s Den to players. This release included various enhancements, such as free upgrades for existing owners of the original titles on Steam. The remastered collection also featured additional content and improvements that enriched the overall experience.

• New Content: The remaster introduced new gameplay modes like Protector Trials for BioShock 2, allowing players to control an Alpha Series Big Daddy in unique scenarios. It also included Minerva’s Den Remastered, presenting the acclaimed DLC with enhanced visuals and gameplay.
  • Burial at Sea - Episode 1 & 2 for BioShock Infinite provided additional narrative depth, revisiting Rapture's past.
  • Players could explore the Museum of Orphaned Concepts, showcasing discarded ideas from the original BioShock.
• Director’s Commentary: The collection featured a new video series, Imagining BioShock, with insights from series creator Ken Levine, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the game's development.

• Quality of Life Improvements: Eligible users experienced an automatic library update for the remastered titles in their Steam library, ensuring easy access to the new versions.

• Balance Changes: Notably, BioShock Infinite was not remastered for PC, as it already met current-gen standards, which clarified expectations for players.

• Multiplayer Exclusion: Players learned that the multiplayer component of BioShock 2 did not carry over into the remastered collection, focusing the experience on the single-player content.