For those of us who haven’t played it (and those like myself who are desperately excited about having an excuse to play it all over again), your time has finally come:BioShockhas been confirmed for its PS3 release date of October 21st. If you’ve been waiting for this moment since the rumors about the PS3 version started to surface, get ready to start blasting splicers across Rapture and then some.
Coincidentally, it comes out on in same week thatLittleBigPlanetandDead Spacedo. Will you be happily overwhelmed, or selling questionable acts in shady hotel rooms to get your hands on all three? I got a glimpse of the challenge rooms that have been added for the PS3 version at this year’s E3, and I gotta tell you, I can’t wait to turn down my living room lights and give them a shot.
Hit the jump for the full press release.
2K Games Announces Release Date for BioShock(r) for PLAYSTATION(r)3System
Genetically enhanced PLAYSTATION 3 system version of BioShock to debutin North America on October 21
New York, NY – July 31, 2025 – 2K Games, a publishing label ofTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today thatBioShock(r) for the PLAYSTATION(r)3 computer entertainment system willbe available at retailers in North America on October 21 andinternationally on October 24. Developed by 2K Marin, 2K Boston, 2KAustralia and Digital Extremes, BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 systemcontains all-new content that augments and extends the experience inexciting ways.
“We are proud to introduce 2K Games’ showcase title, BioShock, to anentirely new audience,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Withthe addition of the new Add-On Game Content we are able to extend theaward-winning adventure while maintaining the perfect harmony thatmillions of players around the world have fallen in love with.”
Headlining the list of new features is the inclusion of the Survivordifficulty mode, Trophy support and the addition of all-new Add-On GameContent. Created exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3 system version ofBioShock, the Challenge Rooms will test the mettle of new and seasonedgamers by requiring them to utilize the knowledge and skills they havelearned while traversing the halls of Rapture. The first Challenge Roomwill be viewable by appointment at Games Convention 2008 (CCL, Level 0,A02/1 + A02/2) from August 20 to August 24 and will be available fordownload shortly after launch.
BioShock is a narrative-driven action experience that allows players todo the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive andterrifying world. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down bygenetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips with themysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct Art Decounderwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges players’capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question their values andrelationships with the inhabitants of Rapture. With smart and adaptiveAI, no encounter ever plays out the same way twice, while numerouscustomization options provide gamers with an experience that adapts totheir playing style.
BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 system will be available at NorthAmerican and international retailers on October 21 and October 24,respectively, and is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. Available now onXbox 360(r) video game and entertainment system and Games for Windows(r)platforms, BioShock was the recipient of more than 50 Game of the Yearawards from well-known outlets such as the Associated Press, GameInformer and Paste Magazine.
For additional details, visitwww.bioshockgame.comhttp://www.2kgames.com/bioshock .
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is aglobal developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactiveentertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION(r)3 andPlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment systems, PSP(r)(PlayStation(r)Portable) system, Xbox 360(r) and Xbox(r) video game andentertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm),Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy(r) Advance. The Company publishes anddevelops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2KGames, 2K Sports and 2K Play, and distributes software, hardware andaccessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary.Take-Two’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbolTTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit ourwebsite atwww.take2games.com.
