BioShock 2
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Time to beat
- About 14 hours
- Languages
- 5 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | 10.9.5 | 10.10.5 |
| Processor | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB |
| Graphics | 256 MB The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, NVIDIA 7xxx series and NVIDIA 9400. | 512 MB The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, NVIDIA 7xxx series and NVIDIA 9400. |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
| Memory | 2GB | 3GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better | NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on Xbox 360. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $2.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $2.99 −85% | $2.99 | $2.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play BioShock 2 alone?
Yes, BioShock 2 has a single-player mode.
Is BioShock 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
Does BioShock 2 have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for BioShock 2.
How long is BioShock 2?
BioShock 2 takes about 14 hours at a normal pace, 24 hours if you rush, 46 hours to complete everything, based on 8 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does BioShock 2 support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain). Interface: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run BioShock 2?
The minimum is AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better, 2GB and NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better.
What platforms is BioShock 2 on?
Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.
Where is BioShock 2 cheapest?
In United States, at $2.99 on Steam, as last checked.