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Bioshock 2 Specs & DRM Details


With Bioshock 2's releae just around the corner, 2K has revealed the system specs via Steam today.

Gamers looking to get their hands on the game can take note of the following requirements which also includes a one-time internet connection:

 

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
  • Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better
  • Memory: 2GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 11GB
  • Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0C compliant sound card or onboard sound

Recommended:

  • Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz
  • Memory: 3GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better

Other Requirements: 

  • Initial installation requires one-time internet connection
  • Ability to save game, earn achievements, receive title updates and online play requires log-in to Games for Windows LIVE
  • software installations required including Microsoft Visual C++2008 Runtime Libraries
  • Games for Windows LIVE client
  • Games for Windows LIVE Client Patch
  • Sony DADC SecuROM
  • Microsoft DirectX.

 

 

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Bioshock 2
Game: Bioshock 2
Developer: 2K Games
Publisher: 2K Games
Released: 09 Feb 2010
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