Official specs from Steam
BioShock 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 11GB |
| Sound | 100% DirectX 9.0C compliant sound card or onboard sound |
Recommended
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
|---|---|
| Memory | 3GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better |
| Other Requirements | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection; software installations required including Microsoft Visual C++2008 Runtime Libraries, Microsoft DirectX. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for BioShock 2?
Minimum: NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better. Recommended: NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better.
How much RAM does BioShock 2 need?
BioShock 2 needs 2GB at minimum, 3GB recommended.
How big is BioShock 2?
BioShock 2 requires 11GB.
Does BioShock 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).