Bioshock 2 confirmed for 2009

[LOC Veteran]

Take-Two subsidiary 2K said that the sequel to 2007's hit title Bioshock, developed by 2K Boston and 2K Australia, will be arriving in fourth quarter 2009. The first Bioshock has sold 2 million units to date.

As development of the title has moved to 2K Marin from 2K Boston/Australia, that leaves the question about whether or not Bioshock frontman Ken Levine will be involved in the sequel's development, and what exactly 2K Boston and Australia are working on if not Bioshock 2.

Take-Two execs said during a Tuesday earnings call, "Ken is a terrific asset in the company, and he's a brilliant game developer. ... He will be working on Bioshock 2 and he will be working on a new IP."

From the earnings call, however, it sounds like the new IP will be the primary focus of Levine and 2K Boston and Australia, with less time being spent on helping 2K Marin with development of Bioshock 2.

"A lot of the work will be done at 2K Marin, but that's not to say Ken is not involved. He's critical to Bioshock," said Take-Two.

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=c...00&Itemid=2

Shacknews story:

Publisher Take-Two Interactive today officially confirmed that a sequel to 2K Boston's underwater shooter BioShock will arrive during the company's fiscal fourth quarter in 2009.

Take-Two's fourth quarter runs from August through the end of October.

BioShock 2 is under development by the Novato, California-based studio 2K Marin. The new development house is rumored to consist of several former 2K Boston and 2K Australia employees.

The publisher also announced that BioShock creator Ken Levine will be involved in the development of the sequel, though his role on the project was not specified. Levine's home studio of 2K Boston is rumored to be working on a new X-COM title.

"[Ken Levine] is critical to BioShock," said a Take-Two representative.

No platforms were announced. The game will likely make an appearance on both Xbox 360 and PC, and comments made earlier in the year by 2K Games president Christopher Hartmann indicate the game could also make an appearance on PlayStation 3.

http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?story=51706

And Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/366601/bioshock-2-is-ver...ted-for-q4-2009

Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/11/bioshock...-from-2k-marin/

[PL_ Veteran]

That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock :pinch:

As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good.

[Wannes]

Wonder how fancy my PC will have to be this time around. I will be looking forward for this game nonetheless, especially after the first one. However, like PureLegend, I still have to finish the game.

[PiracyX]

That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock :pinch:

As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good.

I agree, as long has he is right behind the development this will be a great game.

God i can't wait. And bring Multiplayer this time!!! :woot:

[pjak]

great news - but fourth quarter 2009 sounds like 2010 to me, which seems a LONG way off...

still can't wait...

...the game could also make an appearance on PlayStation 3.

if true, what about the publishing the first one for the PS3 too?

[maeby]

im confused why they would switch teams...i understand maybe they went right onto working on something else after bioshock was completed, but there game was pretty much nominated the game of the year by almost everyone, you would think they would keep the same people, and try and do it again...i dunno, maybe just wishful thinking.

btw, LOC...how did you get "veteran" status? never seen that before

[EL1TE]

:omg: :omg: :omg:

great news! thank you!

(but only in 2009? well better than never )

[LOC Veteran]

im confused why they would switch teams...i understand maybe they went right onto working on something else after bioshock was completed, but there game was pretty much nominated the game of the year by almost everyone, you would think they would keep the same people, and try and do it again...i dunno, maybe just wishful thinking.

btw, LOC...how did you get "veteran" status? never seen that before

I was removed from the Neowin staff back in December during a near 2+ month long internet outage I was in the middle of. Ergo, I wasn't posting enough news and I was removed from my newsie position. Which I hope to get back one day :)

[prawnjoe]

That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock :pinch:

Crapsticks, me too. I was enjoying it until COD4 came into my life. Between that and WOW other games have no chance.

[spenser.d]

Awesome news! :woot:

-Spenser

[+Mystic MVC]

That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock :pinch:

As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good.

You shall be burned at the stake for this one......:p

Seriously though, I don't know how anyone could just let that game sit. Good to hear we will have another iteration soon.

[Ayepecks]

I'm still wondering what the setting and premise will be, but I'm sure it will be great with many of the same people involved.

I'm more curious about the new IP by Ken Levine, however.

[+Mystic MVC]

I'm still wondering what the setting and premise will be, but I'm sure it will be great with many of the same people involved.

Didn't they say it was going to be a prologue to the first one?

[goji]

Here's hoping it delivers more than the first. Bioshock got off to a good start but was lacking all the way around.

[Ayepecks]

Didn't they say it was going to be a prologue to the first one?

No. All that "concept art" was just fanmade stuff, as was the premise of a prequel.

[+Mystic MVC]

No. All that "concept art" was just fanmade stuff, as was the premise of a prequel.

I know thats what was in the fake art, but wasn't that the hint in the first place where B2 was going?

[Kushan]

Remake system shock 2 with better graphics and a different name and you'll have GOTY 2009 for sure.

[Ayepecks]

I know thats what was in the fake art, but wasn't that the hint in the first place where B2 was going?

No... why would fake concept art be a hint?

[PL_ Veteran]

Seriously though, I don't know how anyone could just let that game sit.

I got up to the level where you have to get the parts together to become a Big Daddy and so far I've rescued all of the Little Sisters. I really want that achievement for dealing with them all, so when I heard that familiar lurching sound along with the creepy girl's voice, I though "This'll be a good save point. I'll deal with him later". Now everytime I look at the box I think about how much work it's going to be and just can't be bothered :p

[Jimmy0]

Well at least that gives me a deadline of when I need to play Bioshock by! (I have had it installed for months but haven't got around to playing it yet :blush: )

[sanctified Veteran]

Remake system shock 2 with better graphics and a different name and you'll have GOTY 2009 for sure.

and that might be an understatement since SS2 ita considered by over 50 publications among the 10 best games in history.

[Beastage]

That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock :pinch:

As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good.

Dude, I need to finish it as well but its hard for me, the game just stresses my nerves intensly, rather powerful

Excellent game.

[Guyro]

that was the dev's aim to make it intense and powerful ^^^ *edited*

[+Mystic MVC]

No... why would fake concept art be a hint?

No offense Ayepecks but once again you have trouble reading/understanding my posts for an unapparent reason.

What I was trying to say was, before the concept art even came out, the rumors going around were all saying that B2 was going to be a prequel. That said, those same rumors could have inspired the concept art.

If more explanation is needed please ask, I just hate when people get offended because they misread something I post.

[Green_Eye]

BRING IT ON :jump:

also interested in the new IP :D