Summary
- 2K may announce a major BioShock project related to Rapture, sparking rumors of a potential remake or remaster of the 2007 game.
- BioShock 4 and a Netflix film adaptation are confirmed to be in development, but details on a potential remake remain speculative.
- Fans of the series should manage expectations and await official announcements before expecting a major new BioShock release.
Rumors are swirling that developer 2K may be poised to make a major BioShock announcement after alleged documents referencing Rapture, the main setting of the iconic action horror game, were uncovered. BioShock has been confirmed to be receiving an official film adaptation from Netflix, along with another sequel video game, but current reports suggest that a full remake or "proper remaster" of the original BioShock may be on the way.
Originally released in 2007, BioShock sees players taking on the role of silent protagonist Jack as he is forced to make his way through the sunken city of Rapture in an attempt to battle his way through deranged enemies and escape the desolate buildings. The game features a combination of FPS gunplay and DNA-alterting abilities that are gained through the use of injectable plasmids. Players and critics alike have praised the game for its art deco esthetics, innovative gameplay, and unique enemy designs, and recent documents could be pointing to a revival of the original BioShock video game.
Unannounced Remake in Development at 2K
New information reveals that an unannounced remake is currently in development at 2K Games, the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary.
According to a report by MP1st, 2K is allegedly preparing to make an "announcement related to the BioShock franchise," with the source of the obtained information specifically mentioning Rapture. The city of Rapture in the BioShock series has served as a key setting, particularly for the first two games and popping up again in the DLC for the third entry in the franchise. MP1st states that the details uncovered include "references to the original 2007 BioShock," but it is currently pure speculation whether this information is in relation to a remaster or remake, a brand-new entry, or the previously announced BioShock film. With several major gaming showcases scheduled for the coming months, it is possible that 2K will want to reveal an official announcement during a broadcast like Summer Game Fest, though fans will want to await confirmation from the studio before making any assumptions.
BioShock Projects Confirmed to Be in Development
While the current rumors of a BioShock remake or remaster have not yet been fully substantiated, there are a couple of confirmed projects based on the IP currently in development for fans to look forward to. 2K has officially revealed that BioShock 4 is in development, with leaked images giving players a potential early look at the project. Audiences have also been aware of the live-action BioShock movie adaptation by Netflix for some time, though the production company has yet to reveal a potential release window.
It serves to reason that 2K may want to take advantage of the hype surrounding BioShock 4 and the BioShock movie by releasing a full remake or remaster of the original game, but fans should always mitigate expectations when discussing unconfirmed rumors. A BioShock remake has certainly been a top request among fans of both action and horror games, so interested players may want to stay tuned for any updates on official announcements from 2K regarding the BioShock franchise and its potential future.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- September 13, 2016
- Developer(s)
- Blind Squirrel Games Inc., Irrational Games, 2K
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Games
- Engine
- unreal engine 3, unreal engine 2.5
- Franchise
- BioShock
WHERE TO PLAY
Return to the cities of Rapture and Columbia and experience the award-winning BioShock franchise like never before, beautifully remastered in 1080p. BioShock: The Collection contains all single-player content from BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite, all single-player add-on content, the “Columbia’s Finest” pack, and Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock, featuring Ken Levine and Shawn Robertson.
BioShock: BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you. Museum of Orphaned Concepts. Challenge Rooms.
BioShock 2: Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture. Players step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as they travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and their own survival. Minerva’s Den. Protector Trials.
