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'''''BioShock: The Collection''''' is a remastered collection of the [[BioShock (series)|''BioShock'' video game series]]: ''[[BioShock]]'', ''[[BioShock 2]]'', and ''[[BioShock Infinite]]'' published by [[2K Games]]. It is set for release in September 2016 for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], and [[Xbox One]], with the remastered version of the first two games to be offered as free upgrades for existing owners of the games on Windows.
'''''BioShock: The Collection''''' is a remastered collection of the [[BioShock (series)|''BioShock'' video game series]]: ''[[BioShock]]'', ''[[BioShock 2]]'', and ''[[BioShock Infinite]]'' published by [[2K Games]]. It was released on September 13, 2016 for [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]], with the remastered versions of the first two games offered as free upgrades for existing owners of the games on [[Microsoft Windows]].


== Contents and changes ==
== Contents and changes ==
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Blind Squirrel Games, who previously worked with ''BioShock'' series developers [[Irrational Games]] on ''BioShock Infinite'',<ref name="Gamespot: announce" /> assisted series producer [[2K Games]] with development of the remastered collection. 2K decided not to remaster the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] edition of ''BioShock Infinite'', which already met their graphical standards for equivalence with the updated console editions when configured to use its highest graphical settings.<ref name="IGN: announce" />
Blind Squirrel Games, who previously worked with ''BioShock'' series developers [[Irrational Games]] on ''BioShock Infinite'',<ref name="Gamespot: announce" /> assisted series producer [[2K Games]] with development of the remastered collection. 2K decided not to remaster the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] edition of ''BioShock Infinite'', which already met their graphical standards for equivalence with the updated console editions when configured to use its highest graphical settings.<ref name="IGN: announce" />


News of the remastered collection leaked from retailers and trademarks several times in advance of its June 2016 announcement.<ref name="Kotaku: announce" /><ref name="Polygon: officially announced" /> The collection is scheduled for release on [[PlayStation 4]], Windows, and [[Xbox One]] platforms in North America on September 13, 2016, and worldwide on September 15, 2016.<ref name="IGN: announce" /> The remastered versions of the first two ''BioShock'' games will be made freely available as upgrades for those who purchased the Windows editions.<ref name="VG247: announce" />
News of the remastered collection leaked from retailers and trademarks several times in advance of its June 2016 announcement.<ref name="Kotaku: announce" /><ref name="Polygon: officially announced" /> The collection is scheduled for release on [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] platforms in North America on September 13, 2016, in Australia two days later, and worldwide on September 16, 2016.<ref name="IGN: announce"/> The remastered versions of the first two ''BioShock'' games have been made freely available as upgrades for those who purchased the original Windows editions.<ref name="VG247: announce"/>


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== Notes ==

Revision as of 07:36, 13 September 2016

BioShock: The Collection
Developer(s)Blind Squirrel Games[a]
Publisher(s)2K Games
Platform(s)PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
ReleasePlayStation 4', Xbox One'Windows
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

BioShock: The Collection is a remastered collection of the BioShock video game series: BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite published by 2K Games. It was released on September 13, 2016 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with the remastered versions of the first two games offered as free upgrades for existing owners of the games on Microsoft Windows.

Contents and changes

The collection includes newly remastered versions of the three titles in the BioShock video game series—BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite—alongside their single-player content originally released as exclusives or downloadable content packs, including Minerva's Den and Burial at Sea.[2] The multiplayer component from BioShock 2 will not be included in this collection. It will include the challenge game modes from all three releases, and the Museum of Orphaned Concepts, a feature from an earlier collection in which the player views an in-game gallery of abandoned development concepts. BioShock Infinite is only remastered for the console releases. The collection adds a director's commentary across all three games, "Imagining BioShock", featuring the series' creator director Ken Levine and lead artist Shawn Robertson; players unlock episodes of this commentary by finding new collectible objects that have been added to the games.[3] The remastered games all run in full 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second across all platforms.[4] The retail release is spread across two discs.[5]

Development

Blind Squirrel Games, who previously worked with BioShock series developers Irrational Games on BioShock Infinite,[6] assisted series producer 2K Games with development of the remastered collection. 2K decided not to remaster the Windows edition of BioShock Infinite, which already met their graphical standards for equivalence with the updated console editions when configured to use its highest graphical settings.[4]

News of the remastered collection leaked from retailers and trademarks several times in advance of its June 2016 announcement.[7][2] The collection is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms in North America on September 13, 2016, in Australia two days later, and worldwide on September 16, 2016.[4] The remastered versions of the first two BioShock games have been made freely available as upgrades for those who purchased the original Windows editions.[8]

Notes

  1. ^ Original games developed by Irrational Games, 2K Australia, and 2K Marin.

References

  1. ^ http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/12/12892556/bioshock-collection-pc-release-date
  2. ^ a b Alexander, Julia (June 30, 2016). "BioShock: The Collection officially announced". Polygon. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  3. ^ McKlusky, Kevin (August 29, 2016). "The new BioShock collection features developer commentary". Destructoid. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Goldfarb, Andrew (June 30, 2016). "BioShock: The Collection Officially Confirmed, Release Date and Trailer Revealed". IGN. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  5. ^ Sarkar, Samit (August 17, 2016). "BioShock: The Collection seems like a worthwhile return to Rapture". Polygon. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Pagat, Mat (June 30, 2016). "BioShock Remastered Collection Confirmed for PS4, Xbox One, and PC". GameSpot. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  7. ^ Schreier, Jason (June 30, 2016). "BioShock Collection Leaks (Yet Again) [UPDATE: Official]". Kotaku. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  8. ^ Nunneley, Stephany (June 30, 2016). "Those who own BioShock or BioShock 2 on Steam get remaster upgrade free". VG247. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
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