BioShock Patches

This page contains a list of patches which have been released for BioShock.
==Patch 1.1==
Released December 4, 2007 (PC)
Notes: A number of users running Windows Vista and Windows 7 experience crashes after applying the 1.1 fix. Setting the game to "Windows XP SP2" compatibility mode and running it as an administrator often resolves this issue.
===Fixes and Features===
*Added compatibility with Matrox TripleHead2Go - Allows BioShock users to play in Surround Gaming Mode across three screens simultaneously.
*Added rendering support for TripleHead2Go.
*Added support for a walk toggle key bind.
*Added Horizontal FOV Lock option.
*Added Disable Vita-Chamber option.
*Re-added the Human Inferno tonic which was missing from the retail release.
*Fixed mouse acceleration issues.
*Fixed issue of subtitles not clearing correctly on occasion.
*Fixed issue of potential situation in Fort Frolic where taking a picture of Silas Cobb is impossible if his body gets stuck behind a fallen pillar.
*Fixed subtitle timings to more accurately match the on screen audio.
*Fixed issue causing stuttering audio when using Windows Vista.
*Fixed issue with characters squirming and wiggling after death.
*Fixed blood decals and other projectors not showing up on ATI hardware.
*Fixed audio issues stemming from having a Speaker Setting in Windows that was invalid for the current sound card.
*Fixed reserved keys not functioning properly when keys are unbound.
*Fixed multiple cases of keys not allowing a rebind.
*Fixed incorrect Training Message concerning bots who are friendly to enemy AIs.
*Fixed incorrect Training Message when shooting a Mimic.
*Fixed refresh rate being locked at 60 Hz in DX10 mode.
*Fixed VSync disabling in DX10 mode.
*Fixed an oversight whereas pressing the door control to Chomper's Dental after opening the door will always spawn more enemies inside the business.Chomper's Dental page describing the oversight.Bathing in Splicers - BioShock Glitch on YouTube, displaying the the oversight in action before being patched on PC.
*Removed erroneous "Reload" binding in a no-weapons context.
*"Use Creative EAX Audio" option is now greyed out when EAX-capable hardware is not present.
*Volume increased for Atlas voice-over for German release.
===Plasmid Pack DLC===
*Added Disable Vita-Chamber option.
*Added EVE Saver, Machine Buster, Machine Buster 2, Vending Expert, and Vending Expert 2 Gene Tonics.
*Added Sonic Boom Plasmid.
==Update 1.1==
Released December 4, 2007 (Xbox 360)
===Fixes and features===
*Added widescreen option: Horizontal FOV.
*Fix for rare case where a partial cache is not cleared.
*Fix for GUI sounds not playing during heavy action.
*Fix for not being able to take picture of Cobb in Rec.
*Fix for pauses or hangs when opening flash bink movies.
*Fix for switching difficulty breaking achievement.
*Fix for small texture streaming bug.
*Fix for rare hang when a lot of things are going on at once.
*Volume increased for Atlas voice-over for German releases.
===Plasmid Pack DLC===
*Added Disable Vita-Chamber option.
*Added EVE Saver, Machine Buster, Machine Buster 2, Vending Expert, and Vending Expert 2 Gene Tonics.
*Added Sonic Boom Plasmid.
*Added 100 point "Brass Balls" achievement.
==Patch 1.1.1==
Released April 19, 2012 (Mac)
===Fixes and features===
*Improves stability.
*Adds support for additional game controllers.
*Fixes some minor issues.
*Gives owners of the DVD version of the game the option to activate their game online.
==Collection Patch 1==
Released October 6, 2016 (PC, BioShock and BioShock 2 Remastered)
===Fixes and features===
* Field-Of-View is now adjustable from 75 to 130 in the Graphics Options Menu.
* 21:9 Resolutions are now available. UI supports 2 modes (Stretch or Centered) at these resolutions.
* Resolved several graphical issues on NVidia hardware.
* New Graphics options available for lower-end machines.
* Mouse Button 4 and 5 assignments fixed.
* Mouse Icon Size is now adjustable and will scale with resolution.
* Several improvements have been made to Mouse Sensitivity, Threshold, and Buffering.
* Settings will no longer automatically reset on improperly shutting down BioShock.
* Speaker Mode should now be selectable from the Audio Options Menu.
* Fixed an initialization bug with Audio System..
* Miscellaneous bug fixes.
==Collection Patch 2PC Patch Incoming December 20==
Released December 20, 2016 (PC, BioShock and BioShock 2 Remastered)
===Fixes and features===
* Fixes flickering Vsync bug.
* Various bugs causing crashing.
* Renamed EXEs to load correct optimizations for 3rd party applications, libraries, and drivers.
** Please Note: Due to this change, If you try to launch the title and get a “Missing executable” error, please restart Steam.
==Collection Patch 3==
Released December 5, 2017 (PC, BioShock Remastered)
===Fixes and features===
* Fixes various crash and polish bugs.
* Improves stability on some lower-end machines.
* Adds support for Simplified Chinese text localization.
==References==
==External links==
*PC download link at 2K Games BioShock Support
*"BioShock PC Patch, Xbox 360 Title Update, and Free DLC Available at Midnight PST Tonight" article at the Cult of Rapture
*"BioShock Patch Tightens Rapture’s Rivets" article at FeralInteractive.com
Category:Plasmid Pack DLC