Here’s everything revealed about BioShock 4 so far

It’s been over a decade since BioShock Infinite launched, and while fans have waited patiently, BioShock 4 remains deep in development. Officially announced by 2K Games in 2019, the next instalment has faced numerous delays, internal reboots, and studio shake-ups — but it appears progress is finally being made.

Now in development at Cloud Chamber, a newly formed studio under 2K, BioShock 4 has yet to receive a release date. The publisher initially said the project would take “several years,” and six years later, that timeline still holds. According to reports, the game has undergone multiple reboots, with the most recent occurring in 2023.

In August 2025, over 80 employees — nearly a third of the studio — were reportedly laid off, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. This coincided with the hiring of Rod Fergusson, a veteran developer known for helping bring troubled projects like BioShock Infinite across the finish line. His arrival suggests 2K is serious about steering the game toward completion, possibly eyeing a 2027–2028 release.

As for platforms, nothing is confirmed. While originally targeting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the prolonged development timeline raises the possibility of a next-gen launch — potentially on PlayStation 6 or a new Xbox console.

Leaks and job listings over the years have hinted at a major shift for the series. Positions advertised by Cloud Chamber referenced open-world gameplay, a new urban crowd system, and both primary and secondary missions. A rumoured title, BioShock Isolation, suggested a dual-city setting with opposing ideologies — possibly stacked vertically in a shared “flipside” war zone.

One report from VGC indicated the game will be set in the 1960s in a fictional Antarctic city, with narrative ties to previous BioShock titles. While details remain speculative, it’s clear the next entry will explore yet another man-made utopia gone wrong.

With Judas, a spiritual successor from original creator Ken Levine, also in development, the franchise’s legacy is set to expand in multiple directions. But as far as the official BioShock series goes, 2K’s upcoming title is poised to redefine what’s next — whenever it finally arrives.