BioShock Patches

The BioShock v1.1 PC Patch and Xbox 360 update were made available on 4th December 2007.

The PC patch can be downloaded at http://www.2kgames.com/bioshock/support/. Steam and Direct2Drive users should not use this patch - the update comes via their respective systems.

Changes

 * Added compatibility with Matrox TripleHead2Go - Allows Bioshock users to play in Surround Gaming Mode across 3 screens simultaneously
 * Added rendering support for TripleHead2Go
 * Added the following plasmids and gene tonics: Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom 2, EVE Saver, Machine Buster, Machine Buster 2, Vending Expert, Vending Expert 2
 * Added an Option to disable the Vita-Chambers for added difficulty.
 * Changed behavior of subtitles so that inappropriate queuing is improved
 * Added support for a walk toggle keybind
 * Added Horizontal FOV Lock option
 * Atlas VO volume increased for German releases

Fixes

 * 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
 * Fix for a potential situation in Fort Frolic where taking a picture of 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
 * The "Use Creative EAX Audio" option is now greyed out when EAX-capable hardware is not present
 * 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
 * Removed erroneous "Reload" binding in a no-weapons context
 * 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 60hz in DX10 mode
 * Fixed VSync disabling in DX10 mode

Fixes and features

 * Added widescreen option: Horizontal FOV
 * Fix for rare case where a partial cache is not cleared
 * Increased Atlas’s volume in German
 * Fix for GUI sounds not playing during heavy action
 * Fix for not being able to take picture of Cobb in Rec
 * Possible 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

Downloadable content: Ryan Industries Plasmids and Gene Tonics

 * Added Disable Vita Chamber option
 * Plasmid Pack is included in this DLC (Machine Buster 1 & 2, Vending Expert 1 & 2, Sonic Boom 1 & 2, EVE Saver)
 * 100 point achievement for beating game without Vita Chamber called "Brass Balls"
 * Must beat game on Hard
 * Must not use a Vita Chamber (you can always roll back to an earlier save)
 * The Vita Chamber Disabled option can be on or off as long as you don’t resurrect (only if the Disable Vita Chamber option is visible.)