BioShock Infinite Story Mode

Lore & Background

Central to the lore is the concept of multiverse travel via these tears, facilitated by the mysterious Lutece twins. Elizabeth, the key figure Booker must rescue, possesses the ability to manipulate these tears, granting access to infinite possibilities and alternate realities. The narrative explores themes of determinism, free will, and the consequences of historical choices across different timelines.

In Their Own Story

Booker steps off the airship, the wind whipping against his coat as he gazes upon the golden spires of Columbia. Below him, clouds drift like a white ocean, hiding the world he left behind. Elizabeth stands by his side, her eyes scanning the horizon for danger. 'We have to find Comstock,' she whispers, gripping the edge of the skyhook platform. The city hums with mechanical energy and the distant roar of sirens.

Reader's Guide

The campaign begins with Booker arriving in Columbia via airship, tasked by Comstock's associates to retrieve Elizabeth from her imprisonment at Monument Island.

Players progress through distinct districts like Finkton and Soldier's Field, engaging in combat using firearms and supernatural 'Vigors' such as Shock Jockey or Incinerate. The Sky-Hook mechanic allows traversal across the city's vertical architecture.

Narrative beats are revealed through environmental storytelling and collectible voxophones. Key moments include the liberation of Finkton and the confrontation with Comstock on the Founders' Hall rooftop.

The story integrates gameplay by unlocking Elizabeth's tear abilities, which provide tactical advantages during combat challenges rather than musical cues.

Did You Know?

• BioShock Infinite was developed by Irrational Games before they were acquired by Take-Two Interactive.
• The city of Columbia is inspired by the World's Fair of 1900 and early 20th-century American architecture.
• Elizabeth's ability to open tears allows players to access weapons or health from alternate dimensions in-game.