BioShock 4

BioShock 4 is a FPS under development by Cloud Chamber and published by 2K.

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Systems
Released
February 26, 2013
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Cloud Chamber
Publisher(s)
2K Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Franchise
BioShock

Platform(s)
PS5, PC
Genre(s)
FPS
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What to Expect From BioShock 4 in 2025

It's highly unlikely that BioShock 4 will launch in 2025, but that doesn't mean fans have nothing to look forward to this year regarding the title.

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What to Expect From Judas in 2025

With the release of Judas rapidly approaching, fans can expect an update on the game very soon, along with its distinct features once it arrives.

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BioShock 4's Gunplay Might Want to Take Notes From Avowed

When BioShock 4 rolls around, it could benefit by taking a few notes from Avowed's flexible combat system, adopting some of its greatest strengths.

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Judas' Futuristic Premise Might Be a Blessing in Disguise for BioShock 4

Judas has similarities to Ken Levine's previous works, but its futuristic aesthetic could be the biggest help to BioShock 4's effort to stand out.

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BioShock Doesn't Need a Genre Swap, But Could Benefit from One

The first three BioShock games were classics, but with a fourth game rumored to be in development, there's one easy way to spice up the formula.

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Rumor: BioShock 4 Image Leaks Online

An image supposedly depicting the highly-anticipated BioShock 4 appears online.

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BioShock 4 Gets Encouraging Update

BioShock 4 gets an encouraging update four and a half years after 2K and Cloud Chamber originally confirmed the project's existence.

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Judas' Storytelling Strategies Put BioShock 4 Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Judas' approach to storytelling puts BioShock 4 in a rough place when considering the common narrative approach in previous BioShock games.

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Fans Should Keep an Eye on Luna Abyss Whilst Waiting for Bioshock 4

Whilst players eagerly await an update on Bioshock 4, fans of the series should keep an eye on the upcoming Luna Abyss, developed by Bonsai Collective

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BioShock 4 Needs to Strike While the Iron is Hot

BioShock 4 is in active development, but Cloud Chamber will need to show something for it soon, because it has some stiff competition.

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BioShock 4 Hopefully Goes in the Opposite Direction of Judas

BioShock 4 should seize an opportunity to separate itself from older BioShock entries and Judas, the upcoming shooter from series creator Ken Levine.

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Why Judas Having Its Own 'Would You Kindly" Moment Is Very Likely

Judas creator Ken Levine is likely bent on making sure the game has a massive plot twist akin to BioShock's famous "Would you kindly" moment.

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How Judas' Narrative LEGO Design Pushes the Boundaries of Player Agency

Judas' coined "narrative LEGO" design pushes the boundaries of player agency by procedurally generating the story according to players' choices.

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How BioShock 4's Plasmids Can Step Up Their Game

Barring BioShock 4's eventual release, it should consider shaking up the Plasmid formula and offering a more robust system of special abilities.

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The Case For and Against BioShock 4 Being a Soft Reboot

The premise of Cloud Chamber's in-development BioShock game is unknown, as it may or may not follow the narrative framework from previous games.

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BioShock 4's Silence Is a Double-Edged Sword

Cloud Chamber has remained silent on the development of BioShock 4, but it could be a blessing in disguise for Ken Levine's upcoming title Judas.

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How Judas’ Choice-Driven Narrative Sets It Apart from BioShock

Judas may look a lot like Bioshock, but its choice-driven narrative seems to set it enough apart from the beloved franchise.

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Judas Might As Well Be BioShock 4

Judas is the next IP coming from Ken Levine, Creative Director of BioShock, and it resembles BioShock so closely it might as well be BioShock 4.

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How BioShock 4 Can One-Up Atomic Heart

Atomic Heart was billed as a BioShock spiritual successor, though missed the mark in some ways, and BS4 has a chance to better realize its vision.

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BioShock 4 Already Has a High Bar to Clear

BioShock is known for having some of the best and most interestingly complex villains, and BS4 has a tough job ahead to fill the spot.