So I’m sure by now, all of us BioShock fanatics used our fine-toothed combs for several thorough searches in the game. But is 2K Games planning to release some downloadable content in the future? Considering the massive and critical success the game has garnered for the past two weeks, it’ll be a no-brainer to capitalize on its success.
A perspective 2K Games forum member, using the PC version of the game, uncovered several .ini files that contain not only a downloadable content announcement but also unused plasmids that are in the game but aren’t implemented. Potential spoilers are ahead, so beware.
The unused plasmids names include Machine Buster, Vending Expert, Sonic Boom and EVE Saver. Sonic Boom, for example, is listed as being able to "hurl creatures and objects back with a blast of force." An option called "LockedContent" is set to true on all four plasmids, so one can guess that these are planned DLC.
In addition, it appears a whole section of plasmids was cut from the game too. They’re called Ecology Plasmids and include a plasmid called Drone Neutral Dampening Field Plasmid, which has drones take longer to sound their alarms.
As of writing, 2K hasn’t announced any plans to release any DLC or a level editor for BioShock. Previous 2K games, such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, had a robust level editing community and thousands of mods and custom levels are readily available for the game. Hopefully BioShock fans can get their hands on an editor in the future too.
