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Take-Two CEO Laments BioShock Delay, Cites Costly Creative Dead Ends

The publisher signals a reset under veteran producer Rod Fergusson with no release date in sight.

Overview

  • Strauss Zelnick told Game File on Wednesday that he is “deeply disappointed” there hasn’t been a new BioShock since 2013 and said the team pursued creative dead ends that wasted time and money.
  • After an internal review in 2025, 2K replaced Cloud Chamber’s leadership, cut more than 80 roles, and put franchise veteran Rod Fergusson in charge of BioShock.
  • Zelnick said he now feels “a lot better” about the project’s direction, yet BioShock 4 still lacks any announced release window or public gameplay.
  • A 2K spokesperson said the team is “working hard to set BioShock up for the best possible future” and aims to move from a “good” game to a “great” one.
  • GamesRadar+ reports Netflix and Take-Two want the planned BioShock film to align with any new game launch, a tie-up that could influence timing and marketing.