Can My PC Run BioShock 2 Remastered?

In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

BioShock 2 Remastered PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ
GPU: 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 25 GB
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Not stated

Recommended Requirements

CPU: 3GHz Quad-Core
GPU: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or betterNVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 specs →
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 25 GB
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Not stated

Software installations required including DirectX and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 & 2012 Redistributable Package. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher.

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-23Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: 2K Marin
Publisher: 2K
Released: 15 September 2016

About BioShock 2 Remastered

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Common questions about running BioShock 2 Remastered

Each link runs a real comparison against the published specification.

What PC do I need for BioShock 2 Remastered?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
Processor: 3GHz Quad-Core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 25 GB
Operating system: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run BioShock 2 Remastered?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970 named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.