You must be wondering, can my PC run BioShock™? On this page you will find BioShock™ system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Operating System Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista | Operating System — |
| CPU | CPU Intel single-core Pentium 4 at 2.4GHz | CPU Intel Core 2 Duo |
| RAM | RAM 1 GB | RAM 2GB |
| Graphics | Graphics Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 / ATI X1300, excluding ATI X1550) | Graphics DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT ), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 |
| Sound Card | Sound Card 100% direct X 9.0c compatible sound card | Sound Card SoundBlaster(r) X-Fi(tm) series (optimized foruse with Creative Labs EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 or EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 compatible sound cards) |
| Storage Space | Storage Space 8GB | Storage Space — |
As for a graphics card, it should be Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 / ATI X1300, excluding ATI X1550).
And video card — DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT ), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
You would be able to run BioShock™ on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!
Minimum requirements for Windows are:
You need Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 / ATI X1300, excluding ATI X1550) or more powerful video card.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
BioShock™ release date is 21 August, 2021.
