BioShock

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Bioshock Windows Fix by silentgamepls
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An actual fix for running the original Bioshock in Steam, as from June 2024.
   
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How to fix Bioshock
Bioshock Windows Fix by silentgamepls

1. Install Bioshock


2. Go to <Game> -> Properties -> General -> Launch Options


3. Enter: -dx9 -windowed


4. Go to <drive letter>:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Bioshock\Builds\Release


5. Find Bioshock.exe


6. Select Properties > Compatibility


7. Select compatibility mode Windows XP SP3


8. Select Run this program as an administrator


9. Click Apply>Ok


10. Launch Bioshock.


11. Go into Settings set Resolution to your monitor. Resolution 2540x1440p is supported.


12. Set Fullscreen


13. Exit


14. Again go to <Game> -> Properties -> General -> Launch Options


15. Remove: -windowed


16. Play the game.


NB! DX10 support for this game is borked, so use at your own risk!

NB2! If you experience crashes due to enabled Steam Overlay then
Disable Steam Overlay:
Steam > Properties > Under the General tab > Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay.

You are good, enjoy the classic.

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https://github.com/silentgameplays/Bioshock-Windows-Fix
3 Comments
the_milkman 4 Sep @ 5:51pm 
idgaf for the resolution
bugboy 21 Mar @ 9:53am 
i'm trying to play on Steam Deck and its not working.
zetisxili 1 Dec, 2024 @ 5:25am 
didnt helped the game is still crashing in the first checkpoint