Summary
Irrational Games’BioShockseries, particularly 2007’s first title, is counted among some of the greatest games ever made. Elevating the medium to levels of respect and attention previously rarely afforded to it, the franchise has left its stamp indelibly on the industry and beyond.BioShock’s influencecan be seen well into the current generation and will likely continue to shape the future in some manner, such is its reach and impact.
After the third and most recent entry in 2013,BioShock: Infinite,the series went quiet until 2019. It was announced then that the IP had passed to a newly formed studio, Cloud Chamber, owned by 2K Games.BioShock 4was officially confirmed at the time to be in development, and excitement for the fourth installment was understandably initially high. However, since that time, there has been little actual movement shown on its progress, and the longer the silence continued, the more worried fans became. With 2024 looming, many are hoping to be given a glimmer of hope regarding its status.
BioShockcreator and former directorKen Levine is known to be working on a project titledJudaswith his new studio, Ghost Story Games.
BioShock 4 Still Seems Frozen In Ice
2024 Could Reveal Just How Far Off BioShock 4 Really Is
BioShock 4is fast approaching the 5-year mark from its reveal with almost nothing to show for it. Combined with a trickling of unfavorable leaks and rumors throughout, including it reportedly being re-written or redesigned multiple times, with team members departing and new ones being brought on at various points, many took this as a sign thatBioShock 4has allegedly been stuck in development hell. The fact that barely any news or updates have come from Cloud Chamber likely only supports this sentiment in the eyes of fans.
2024 would see it being 10 years since the last piece of content,Infinite’sBurial at Sea Part 2DLC, was released on June 26, 2025. With the wait getting longer and fans more anxious, this anniversary could perhaps provide a good opportunity for Cloud Chamber to make any kind of statement to reassure players thatBioShock 4is on track to some degree. If it comes and goes without a word, it would probably only serve to reinforce the idea that the studio’s attempts to steer theBioShockship are increasingly unlikely to succeed, at least any time soon.
Other BioShock Reveals Could Happen Throughout 2024
Without much firm information to go on, many fans have combed through the details that have emerged from therumors and leaks previously circulated aboutBioShock4, which point to it being:
If Cloud Chamber decides to comment on and/or confirm any of the above in the coming year, it would at least be an indication that it is still committed to and focused on realizing its vision forBS4,despite the long period of silence. Additionally,details about aNetflixBioShockmoviehave recently come to light, and this also presents a chance to provide a timely update. However, previous attempts at a film adaptation have faced hurdles, and a parallel could be drawn toBS4’s issues at the present moment.
By all accounts,BioShock 4faces an uphill battleat this time, and Cloud Chamber must choose carefully how it proceeds if it plans to keep fans' faith in the project on the positive side. The hope remains that it can eventually deliver a satisfying title worthy of its place in the series. For now, though, the well of information seems dry, and while there is a chance this changes in 2024, based on much of the above, it doesn’t currently appear that it will.
