BioShock 4: Will It Take Place In Rapture, Columbia, Or Somewhere New? – TheGamer

Although theBioShockseries may be known for innovative gameplay and incredible storytelling, its one of a kind settings are what truly help the games stand apart from other first person shooters. The first two entries take place in Rapture, a massive city in the bottom of the ocean, whereBioShockInfinitetold its story in the city of Columbia, one that floated in the sky far above land. Now that anotherBioShockgame is officially being developed, it'stime to ask the biggest question on everyone's mind: where is the game going to take place?

The first and most obvious choice is Rapture. After all, the underwater city is what gaveBioShockits reputation in the first place, and a majority of the player base considers the original to be the greatest entry in the series. The eerie corridors and dystopian atmosphere of the underwater city experiencing a state of complete anarchy and destruction is the back drop thatBioShockis best known for, andconsidering thatwe haven't seen anewBioShockgame since 2013, settingBioShock 4in Rapture is the safest bet.

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Many fans would be thrilled to see the series make a return to the airborne city of Columbia though. Similar to Rapture, Columbia is in a state of total turmoil throughoutBioShock Infinite, but its bright and colorful atmosphere and colonial architecture provide for an interesting contrast against the game's dystopian story. Where Rapture was dark and brooding, Columbia was bright and inspiring, which really sold the idea of a utopia gone wrong when things went south and that beautiful colonial architecture was set on fire.

The third option would be to set the game in a completely new place. One can only speculate where this new city might be located, or if it'll be a city at all. Given that above the earth and below the surface are the two most obvious options, the creative minds behind the game will have to come up with something special to pull off the same impact that the first two cities had. Could the city be in outer space, or inside the earth? We won't know until a trailer drops, which will hopefully be soon.

As mentioned earlier, Rapture is the most obvious choice, given the hiatus that the series has experienced, and the fact that a brand new studio, Cloud Chamber, is developing the new entry. Since we've already been to Rapture twice, there will need to be something fresh and exciting about a third return if the newBioShockis going to land. So far, a release date seems to be years away, but we can't wait until more news about this game comes out.

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Hi! My name is Michael Walters and I'm a writer for TheGamer.com. I'm originally from Cleveland, OH, and I'm sadly still a die hard Cleveland sports fan, but I currently live in Los Angeles. I also work as an editor/writer/coordinator for Omnia Media (Arcade Cloud, BCC, The Countdown), and I'm obsessed with movies and tv shows as much as I am video games. Some of my all-time favorite games include Resident Evil 4, BioShock Infinite, Halo 3, Pokmon Crystal, and GTA San Andreas. Right now I'm playing a ton of Pokmon Sword, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Modern Warfare. I'm also looking forward to spending all of my free time playing Cyberpunk next year. Follow me on Instagram @mkwvltrs or twitter @mikeswalters.

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