2K’s critically acclaimed BioShock: The Collection is set for its long-awaited release on Nintendo Switch, bringing the entire mainline series and expansive add-ons to the portable console.
The collection, a mainstay among narrative-driven shooters, will debut both physically and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, with a global release date of May 29, 2020. BioShock: The Collection compiles BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, and BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition, offering Nintendo Switch users a chance to immerse themselves in the award-winning franchise’s acclaimed storytelling and inventive settings.
This marks the series’ debut on a Nintendo platform, enhancing accessibility through the Switch’s handheld and docked play modes. The retail version of BioShock: The Collection arrives on a 16GB cartridge containing the opening acts for each title.
To access the entirety of each campaign and all single-player downloadable content, players are required to download additional data, ensuring the full experience is delivered despite the hardware’s cartridge size constraints. **BioShock Remastered**: The first entry, BioShock Remastered, invites players to explore the submerged city of Rapture—a utopia turned into a dystopian nightmare.
In addition to the base game, Switch players benefit from exclusive access to the series’ throwback and behind-the-scenes content.
This includes the 'Museum of Orphaned Concepts,' a guided collection of unused development ideas, the challenging 'Challenge Rooms,' and an unlockable Director’s Commentary series called 'Imagining BioShock' with insight from original creators Ken Levine and Shawn Robertson.
Notably, the original BioShock earned the BAFTA Gaming Award for Best Game in 2007, further cementing its legacy in the industry. **BioShock 2 Remastered**: Picking up eight years after the original, BioShock 2 Remastered delivers a new perspective through the eyes of a formidable Big Daddy.
The Switch version also packs the 'Minerva’s Den' campaign—praised for its compelling narrative—and 'The Protector Trials,' a set of demanding, combat-focused challenges. **BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition**: The collection’s third installment takes players to Columbia, a city floating among the clouds, on a quest to rescue the enigmatic Elizabeth.
All of BioShock Infinite’s acclaimed single-player content is included, such as the two-part 'Burial at Sea' campaign, 'Clash in the Clouds' combat arenas, and booster packs like 'Columbia’s Finest' and 'Early Bird Special,' offering gear and weapon enhancements. Speaking on the upcoming Switch release, Melissa Bell, 2K’s senior vice president and head of global marketing, stated that the company is excited to bring some of its most successful franchises to the Nintendo Switch platform, emphasizing the combination of mobility and expanded accessibility.
She highlighted that making BioShock available on Switch introduces the series to a new audience while retaining the immersive qualities that have captivated millions worldwide. BioShock: The Collection for Nintendo Switch launches worldwide on May 29, 2020, at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, giving a fresh wave of players the chance to discover the series’ unforgettable worlds and stories in both portable and home settings.
The collection, a mainstay among narrative-driven shooters, will debut both physically and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, with a global release date of May 29, 2020. BioShock: The Collection compiles BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, and BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition, offering Nintendo Switch users a chance to immerse themselves in the award-winning franchise’s acclaimed storytelling and inventive settings.
This marks the series’ debut on a Nintendo platform, enhancing accessibility through the Switch’s handheld and docked play modes. The retail version of BioShock: The Collection arrives on a 16GB cartridge containing the opening acts for each title.
To access the entirety of each campaign and all single-player downloadable content, players are required to download additional data, ensuring the full experience is delivered despite the hardware’s cartridge size constraints. **BioShock Remastered**: The first entry, BioShock Remastered, invites players to explore the submerged city of Rapture—a utopia turned into a dystopian nightmare.
In addition to the base game, Switch players benefit from exclusive access to the series’ throwback and behind-the-scenes content.
This includes the 'Museum of Orphaned Concepts,' a guided collection of unused development ideas, the challenging 'Challenge Rooms,' and an unlockable Director’s Commentary series called 'Imagining BioShock' with insight from original creators Ken Levine and Shawn Robertson.
Notably, the original BioShock earned the BAFTA Gaming Award for Best Game in 2007, further cementing its legacy in the industry. **BioShock 2 Remastered**: Picking up eight years after the original, BioShock 2 Remastered delivers a new perspective through the eyes of a formidable Big Daddy.
The Switch version also packs the 'Minerva’s Den' campaign—praised for its compelling narrative—and 'The Protector Trials,' a set of demanding, combat-focused challenges. **BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition**: The collection’s third installment takes players to Columbia, a city floating among the clouds, on a quest to rescue the enigmatic Elizabeth.
All of BioShock Infinite’s acclaimed single-player content is included, such as the two-part 'Burial at Sea' campaign, 'Clash in the Clouds' combat arenas, and booster packs like 'Columbia’s Finest' and 'Early Bird Special,' offering gear and weapon enhancements. Speaking on the upcoming Switch release, Melissa Bell, 2K’s senior vice president and head of global marketing, stated that the company is excited to bring some of its most successful franchises to the Nintendo Switch platform, emphasizing the combination of mobility and expanded accessibility.
She highlighted that making BioShock available on Switch introduces the series to a new audience while retaining the immersive qualities that have captivated millions worldwide. BioShock: The Collection for Nintendo Switch launches worldwide on May 29, 2020, at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, giving a fresh wave of players the chance to discover the series’ unforgettable worlds and stories in both portable and home settings.
