Official specs from Steam
BioShock 2 Remastered system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 |
| Processor | Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX Compatible Sound Device |
| Additional Notes | 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. |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 |
| Processor | 3GHz Quad-Core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX Compatible Sound Device |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS 10.15.4 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200 or better |
| Storage | 22 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 |
| Note | All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013 with an Intel or AMD graphics card (1) |
| Note | All MacBook Airs released since Early 2020 |
| Note | All Mac minis released since late 2018 |
| Note | All 21.5" iMacs released since Late 2013 with an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics card or better (2) |
| Note | All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014. |
| Note | All 27" iMac Pros released since 2017 |
| Note | All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 |
| Note | All MacBook Airs released since Mid 2012 |
| Note | All MacBooks released since Early 2015 |
| Note | All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 |
| Note | All Mac minis released since Late 2012 |
| Note | All 21’5” iMacs released since Early 2013 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for BioShock 2 Remastered?
Minimum: 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670. Recommended: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better.
How much RAM does BioShock 2 Remastered need?
BioShock 2 Remastered needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is BioShock 2 Remastered?
BioShock 2 Remastered requires 25 GB available space.
Does BioShock 2 Remastered run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).