BioShock Infinite Story Mode

Lore & Background

The game is set in the year 1912 and follows its protagonist, Booker DeWitt, who is sent to the airborne city Columbia to retrieve Elizabeth, a young woman held captive there. Booker and Elizabeth become involved in a class war between the nativist Founders that rule Columbia and the rebel Vox Populi, representing the city's underclass. Elizabeth possesses the ability to manipulate 'Tears' in the space-time continuum, and Booker and Elizabeth discover she is central to Columbia's dark secrets.

Reader's Guide

The player controls Booker DeWitt throughout the game, fighting enemies and scavenging supplies, while the computer-controlled Elizabeth provides assistance. The player may carry only two weapons at a time, and can collect other weapons and ammunition from defeated enemies or the environment. In addition to guns and melee attacks, the player can use superpower-bestowing Vigors. Booker has health and a damage-absorbing shield.

If Booker dies, the player revives in a safe area at the cost of money, while local enemies are also partially healed. Items called Gear grant passive abilities. Player attributes can also be improved by finding Infusions. The player is opposed by enemies representing the Founders and the Vox Populi.

The city is traversed on foot or via the Sky-Line. Elizabeth assists during combat by tossing helpful items and can be directed to open Tears. Infinite has four difficulty levels; three are available to start. After beating the game on a lower difficulty level or inputting the Konami Code in the main menu, the hardest '1999 Mode' is unlocked.

Did You Know?

• The game's development took five years and involved hundreds of employees at Irrational, in addition to support studios.
• BioShock Infinite received critical acclaim, with praise particularly directed at its story, setting, visual design, and art direction.
• It has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide.
• Infinite was re-released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch as part of BioShock: The Collection.