BioShock Infinite

Tracked sources for BioShock Infinite were limited between 2024-03-25 and 2025-03-25, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Removal of 2K Launcher and sits between Resolved Linux Compatibility Issue on 2023-02-09 (bug_fix) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2024-11-25 - Removal of 2K Launcher: Update that removes the 2K launcher from the game..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Resolved Linux Compatibility Issue on 2023-02-09 (bug_fix).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

A new Launcher with a Store feature launched on September 2, 2022, enhancing player access to new content. Alongside this, players gained the ability to link their accounts in-game, improving connectivity. Additionally, a significant bug fix on February 9, 2023, resolved compatibility issues that had rendered the game unplayable on some Linux versions.

• New Launcher: A new Launcher was introduced, featuring a Store for purchasing new content.
  • Account Linking: Players can now link their accounts in-game for improved connectivity.

BioShock: The Collection launched on September 15, 2016, bringing remastered versions of BioShock, BioShock 2, and Minerva’s Den, along with all single-player DLC for each title. This collection allowed players who owned the original games on Steam to upgrade for free, enhancing the experience with improved graphics and additional content like the Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock series.

• Major Content Drop: BioShock: The Collection launched, featuring remastered versions of BioShock, BioShock 2, and Minerva’s Den, with all single-player DLC included.
  • Free Upgrade for existing owners of BioShock, BioShock 2, or Minerva’s Den on Steam.
• New Content: Multiple remastered titles and DLC became available, including:
  • BioShock Remastered
  • BioShock 2 Remastered
  • Minerva’s Den Remastered
  • Burial at Sea - Episode 1 & 2 for BioShock Infinite, which completes the trilogy by returning to Rapture.
  • Clash in the Clouds Add-On Pack for BioShock Infinite, featuring 60 waves of challenges across four maps.
  • Columbia's Finest Pack for BioShock Infinite, combining various in-game items and upgrades.
• New Features: The remaster introduced additional features like:
  • Museum of Orphaned Concepts, showcasing discarded ideas from the original BioShock.
  • Challenge Rooms and Protector Trials in BioShock 2, offering new gameplay experiences.
• Balance Changes: Players noted that BioShock Infinite was not remastered on PC as it already met current-gen standards, ensuring the game remained accessible without additional upgrades.

Burial at Sea: Episode Two launched on March 25, 2014, concluding the Burial at Sea saga with a film noir-style story told through Elizabeth's perspective. This significant DLC release marked a major content drop for returning players, alongside the addition of localized voice support for the Burial at Sea episodes.

• DLC Release: Burial at Sea: Episode Two launched, featuring a narrative focused on Elizabeth's journey.
• Localized Voice Support: Added support for localized voice in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese for both Burial at Sea: Episode One and Two, enhancing accessibility for international players.

Burial at Sea: Episode One launched on November 12, 2013, introducing players to a new narrative set in Rapture, focusing on Elizabeth and Booker DeWitt's quest to find a lost girl named Sally. This was followed by Burial at Sea: Episode Two, released on January 28, 2014, which continued the story and was available for purchase as part of the BioShock Infinite Season Pass.

• Major DLC Releases:
  • Burial at Sea: Episode One released on November 12, 2013, featuring a narrative set in Rapture.
  • Burial at Sea: Episode Two became available on January 28, 2014, concluding the Rapture storyline.
  • BioShock Infinite: Clash in the Clouds launched on July 30, 2013, offering 60 combat challenges across four new environments.

• New Content Introduced:
  • New weapons and Plasmids/Vigors were added on July 30, 2013, enhancing gameplay options.
  • Players explored new areas in Rapture, built from scratch in the BioShock Infinite engine, starting July 30, 2013.
  • BioShock-themed items were introduced in Team Fortress 2 on February 10, 2014, including hats and a Little Sister's Big Daddy Pocket Doll.
  • Trading Cards featuring characters like Elizabeth and Songbird were introduced on July 11, 2013.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Enhanced gameplay mechanics were introduced on July 30, 2013, incorporating Tears, Sky-Lines, and Big Daddies to enrich the experience.
  • Gameplay was modified to merge elements from BioShock and BioShock Infinite, also on July 30, 2013.

• World Exploration:
  • Players could explore a newly designed Rapture, showcasing the city at its peak before its downfall, starting July 30, 2013.