Irrational Boss: BioShock Vita Not A Current Focus

by Mike Bendel on April 26, 2012 @ 3:01 pm


It’s been almost a year since the initial announcement at Sony’s E3 presser, and the PS Vita take on BioShock remains an unknown. Fortunately, Irrational Games boss Ken Levine has broke the silence, stating in a Wired interview that the company is “not as focused” as it will be on the Vita title.

This is largely due to ongoing development on BioShock Infinite taking precedence, according to Levine. Back in October, he revealed that the possibility of outsourcing was being considered — but as it stands, development remains under Irrational’s roof.

There’s no word on whether the Vita title will make an appearance at this year’s E3, but given Levine’s comments, if it’s a no-show we’ll know why.

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Comments
hush404 says:

I'm fine with that. As much as I'd like to play a bioshock title on my vita, I'd much rather they pour everything into Infinite before looking at the vita.

April 27, 2012, 2:56 am
luiscesjr says:

It would be " Irrational " to stop developing this, so well, give the other game the

main focus, but at least don't give up the Vita version...
April 27, 2012, 3:11 pm
FrozenIpaq says:

Ha! Good one there, I chuckled a bit. I'm a tad bit disappointed that they are not putting more effort into the Vita. However it does make logical sense: Vita is still an uncertain platform for games and Bioshock Infinite will certainly sell well, not sure if the same can be said for a Vita Bioshock at this point.

April 28, 2012, 12:52 am
luiscesjr says:

I got you, but, imagine if all the devs do the same because the Vita is young?

Assassin's creed, COD, PES, Killzone, a possible GTA, etc, etc... all of them give up

then Vita is really dead! =)
April 28, 2012, 1:47 am
B2K24 says:

What the hell is on that dudes face?

April 29, 2012, 6:11 pm
FrozenIpaq says:

That would be a microphone

April 29, 2012, 6:18 pm
Robby says:

My Vita has seen less and less play time due to no new games coming out for it. I mean, if they keep pushing out titles more often it would be played more, but having to wait til next month, almost 2 and a half month after release for more decent titles is whats killing my desire to play it.

April 29, 2012, 10:50 pm
x3sphere says:

Same here I haven't touched my Vita for a month now. Waiting for Resistance, Gravity Rush and LittleBigPlanet but those are all still a month out. Sony could've spread out the lineup better.

April 29, 2012, 11:00 pm
FrozenIpaq says:

Ha same here....haven't touched mine in a month either. Once I beat Uncharted and unlocked the super cars in Motorstorm RC I haven't touched it (those super cars are way too fast for my liking). I'm just more pissed that they announced the game last year. I realize they wanted to strengthen the Vita lineup with the announcement but it was very premature if this is still the case (back then they just knew they were going to develop it and it seems like that is still the idea)

April 29, 2012, 11:18 pm
luiscesjr says:

Still, if our wait will mean excelent polished games, it's worth it!

Anyway, just read on Eurogamer that COD is still on development, and it will come out, I am really excited to play this on my hands wherever I go!
May 1, 2012, 11:52 am
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