Bioshock 2 Patch Changelog

What's new in Bioshock 2 Patch 1.5

Jun 2, 2011
  • Enables BioShock 2 to play the Minerva's Den DLC

New in Bioshock 2 Patch 1.0.0.4 (Mar 16, 2011)

  • Fixed unlocalized text in Customize Controls screen.
  • Player mouse functionality no longer drops out when the Video Card Driver Warning appears.
  • User.ini no longer overwritten when game loads. This should address mouse sensitivity issues as well as many v-sync option bugs.
  • Enables BioShock 2 to play the new Protector Trials DLC
  • Changes the game version # visibly displayed in the Single Player main menu to Version 1.4
  • Enables music in the game's Single Player main menu (console versions already had this... for PC, the music was always included in the game files, but it didn't play)
  • Overwrites User.ini on installation, so you'll lose your Single Player keybinds
  • Dramatically increases Single Player GFWL sign-in time due to added GFWL sign-in bug

New in Bioshock 2 Patch 1.0.0.3 (May 28, 2010)

  • Fixed MP freezing and connectivity issues
  • Implemented color-blind friendly hacking UI.
  • Fixed further issues related to HUD stretching.
  • Resolved functionality issues related to NVIDIA 3D Stereo options. Option in the Single Player Options Menu was removed and is now activated through the NVIDIA hardware.
  • Fixed an issue where the User's whole vision would become blurred while using ironsights in DirectX10.
  • Fixed a problem where trying to install a patch manually through the appdata directory would not work properly.
  • Fixed an exploit in Multiplayer involving Rebirth
  • The "Reset All" option in the Multiplayer Controller Settings now functions properly.
  • Fixed further issues related to plasmid gene bank hotkeys not taking effect in-game.
  • Resolved a problem where two parties consisting of five players were unable to join the same game lobby for any game mode except Survival of the Fittest.
  • Fixed various localization bugs for Multiplayer
  • Fixed an issue where task switching while in a game lobby would not initiate.
  • Improved security for various weapon loadout files and fixed related exploits.
  • Fixed issue where the title will fail to direct the user to the proper lobby when a join-able match is in session and the user accepts a game invite or attempts to join session in progress.
  • Fixed issue when BioShock 2 fails to apply the title update when the files are placed in the appdata directory manually
  • Fixed text overrun on the Corpse counter from the first Little Sister
  • There are 53 achievements available to the user after installing TU 047.
  • Fixed issue where BioShock 2 is listed as two separate games in the Games for Windows - LIVE guide after installing the title update and earning achievements.
  • Fixed Spanish language issue where text overrran the textbox provided on the multiplayer lobby
  • Fixed German language map title for Fontaine Fisheries
  • Players can automatically reach rebirth rank 40 with any rank rebirth profile by viewing the epilogue within the apartment.
  • Changes made to customizable controls using the "Reset All" function are not saved when the game is restarted.
  • Fixed issue where the title will fail to properly task switch while in a game lobby when account management is chosen on Vista x86 PCs
  • Fixed exploit where the user can modify the user specific .ini to acquire weapon loadouts before reaching the appropriate rank

New in Bioshock 2 Patch 1.0.0.2 (Mar 1, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue where 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions were letterboxed versions of 4:3 resolutions, thereby properly fixing the FOV by expanding the horizontal player view as intended.
  • Fixed an issue where holding the M1 button would not register in Multiplayer gameplay.