Can I Run BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

Last updated: 13 May 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run BioShock™ 2 Remastered? On this page you will find BioShock™ 2 Remastered system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can my PC run BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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BioShock™ 2 Remastered Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

BioShock™ 2 Remastered system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 . Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
OS
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 . Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
25 GB
Storage
25 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Device
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Device
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Software installations required including DirectX and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 & 2012 Redistributable Package. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher.
Additional Notes

BioShock™ 2 Remastered minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 Service Pack 1 . Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 operating system. Your processor should be Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670. You also have to have 25 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for BioShock™ 2 Remastered for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 Service Pack 1 . Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Recommended CPU would be 3GHz Quad-Core CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770.

BioShock™ 2 Remastered Mac Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

BioShock™ 2 Remastered system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
MacOS 10.15.4
OS
Processor
Processor
1.1 GHz Intel Core i3
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
Graphics
Graphics
2 GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200
Graphics
Storage
Storage
22 GB
Storage
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013 with an Intel or AMD graphics card (1) All MacBook Airs released since Early 2020 All Mac minis released since late 2018 All 21.5" iMacs released since Late 2013 with an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics card (2) All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014. All 27" iMac Pros released since 2017 All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 (1) Models with an Nvidia graphics card are not supported. (2) Models with Intel HD Graphics 5000/6000 graphics cards are not supported. --- The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. All MacBook Airs released since Mid 2012 All MacBooks released since Early 2015 All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 All Mac minis released since Late 2012 All 21’5” iMacs released since Early 2013
Additional Notes

As for Mac OS, BioShock™ 2 Remastered requirements here start with MacOS 10.15.4 operating system. Processor needs to be at least 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3. 8 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 2 GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200. Finally, the game needs 22 GB of free disk space.

Game Details

In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

Release date
15 September, 2023
Required age
18+
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
2K Marin, 2K China, Digital Extremes, 2K Australia, Blind Squirrel, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Publisher
2K, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Official website
bioshockgame.com
Support website
support.2k.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

You would be able to run BioShock™ 2 Remastered 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:

  • OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 . Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
  • Processor: Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device
  • Additional Notes: Software installations required including DirectX and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 & 2012 Redistributable Package. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher.

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: MacOS 10.15.4
  • Processor: 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 2 GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200
  • Storage: 22 GB
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013 with an Intel or AMD graphics card (1) All MacBook Airs released since Early 2020 All Mac minis released since late 2018 All 21.5" iMacs released since Late 2013 with an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics card (2) All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014. All 27" iMac Pros released since 2017 All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 (1) Models with an Nvidia graphics card are not supported. (2) Models with Intel HD Graphics 5000/6000 graphics cards are not supported. --- The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. All MacBook Airs released since Mid 2012 All MacBooks released since Early 2015 All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 All Mac minis released since Late 2012 All 21’5” iMacs released since Early 2013

Can I play BioShock™ 2 Remastered with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play BioShock™ 2 Remastered. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play BioShock™ 2 Remastered with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, BioShock™ 2 Remastered can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does BioShock™ 2 Remastered need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run BioShock™ 2 Remastered on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 8 GB.

What processor do I need for BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run BioShock™ 2 Remastered.

How many GB is BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

At least 25 GB of disk space is required to install BioShock™ 2 Remastered on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

You need 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 . Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or newer.

Does BioShock™ 2 Remastered require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, BioShock™ 2 Remastered needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run BioShock™ 2 Remastered?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run BioShock™ 2 Remastered on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play BioShock™ 2 Remastered on my Mac?

Yes, BioShock™ 2 Remastered supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: MacOS 10.15.4
  • Processor: 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 2 GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200
  • Storage: 22 GB
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013 with an Intel or AMD graphics card (1) All MacBook Airs released since Early 2020 All Mac minis released since late 2018 All 21.5" iMacs released since Late 2013 with an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics card (2) All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014. All 27" iMac Pros released since 2017 All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 (1) Models with an Nvidia graphics card are not supported. (2) Models with Intel HD Graphics 5000/6000 graphics cards are not supported. --- The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. All MacBook Airs released since Mid 2012 All MacBooks released since Early 2015 All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 All Mac minis released since Late 2012 All 21’5” iMacs released since Early 2013

When is BioShock™ 2 Remastered release date?

BioShock™ 2 Remastered release date is 15 September, 2023.

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