Infinite Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 12, 2010

Announcement of 'BioShock Infinite'

2K Games officially announces the development of 'BioShock Infinite', the third main installment in the BioShock series, marking the beginning of public awareness about the game.

release
March 26, 2013

Release of 'BioShock Infinite'

'BioShock Infinite' is released worldwide for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, receiving critical acclaim for its storytelling, visuals, and gameplay.

dlc
November 12, 2013

'BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea' DLC Release

The 'Burial at Sea' downloadable content, connecting the story of 'BioShock Infinite' with the original BioShock universe, is released.

release
October 29, 2013

'BioShock Infinite: Complete Edition' Release

A complete edition of 'BioShock Infinite' including all downloadable content is released, providing a comprehensive package for players.

Infinite Timeline ( Fictional )

character_birth
c. 1870s

Baptism of Booker DeWitt

Booker DeWitt is baptized after surviving a traumatic childhood and enters adulthood as a skilled Pinkerton agent.

character_history
1890

Booker DeWitt Participates in the Battle of Wounded Knee

Booker, as a Pinkerton agent, claims to have been involved in controversial events at Wounded Knee in 1890, deeply affecting his conscience.

political_event
Early 1900s

Establishment of the Founders and Vox Populi

Political factions emerge within Columbia: the ultra-nationalist Founders and the oppressed Vox Populi, setting up future conflict.

character_birth
1909

Birth of Elizabeth

Elizabeth is born in Columbia under the care of Dr. Rosalind Lutece, marking the genesis of her unique dimensional powers.

captivity
1909

Elizabeth is Imprisoned in the Tower

Elizabeth is confined to a tower in Columbia to keep her powers and knowledge hidden by the Founders.

quest_start
1912

Booker DeWitt Captured Gambling Debt and Sent to Columbia

Booker accepts the mission to retrieve Elizabeth from Columbia to pay off debts, setting the main story into motion.

arrival
1912

Booker Crosses Between Dimensions to Columbia

Booker finds a tear to Columbia and enters the floating city in pursuit of Elizabeth.

key_event
1912

Booker Meets Elizabeth

Booker locates the tower and frees Elizabeth, beginning their partnership and escape from Columbia's authorities.

conflict
1912

Encounter with Songbird

Booker and Elizabeth confront Songbird, her monstrous guardian, during their attempts to flee the city.

revelation
1912

Revelation of Comstock's Identity

It is revealed that Zachary Comstock is an alternate version of Booker DeWitt who embraced different choices.

climax
1912

Battle at Columbia's Floating City

A climactic confrontation occurs between Booker/Elizabeth and Comstock's forces, resulting in the city's destruction.

supernatural_event
1912

Elizabeth Uses Tears to Rewrite Reality

Elizabeth's dimensional powers are used to undo the damage caused by Comstock and to alter the course of events.

timeline_event
Post-1912

Booker and Elizabeth's Fate Collapses Timelines

Multiple timelines converge and collapse as a result of their actions, raising questions about fate and identity.