Ken Levine and Irrational Games start developing the concept and production of BioShock.
BioShock video game is officially released to the public by 2K Games.
BioShock receives critical acclaim and wins several awards including Game of the Year.
Andrew Ryan founds the underwater city of Rapture, aiming to create a utopia free from government and religious control.
The city of Rapture is completed under the ocean, offering a haven for scientists, artists, and industrialists.
Scientists in Rapture discover ADAM, a substance that allows genetic modifications, leading to the creation of plasmids.
Addiction to ADAM causes many inhabitants to become violent, mutated Splicers.
Protagonist Jack's plane crashes into the ocean near Rapture, initiating his descent into the city.
Jack enters Rapture by bathysphere and begins exploring the city to discover its secrets.
Jack confronts Andrew Ryan in his office, leading to Ryan's death and significant turning point in the city’s fate.
Jack defeats Frank Fontaine who had taken control of Rapture, determining the city's future.
