Publisher 2K Games has sent word that the long-awaited PS3 edition of its critically-acclaimed first-person shooter BioShock will hit North American store shelves on October 21, with a worldwide release following three days later on the 24th.

“We are proud to introduce 2K Games’ showcase title, BioShock, to an entirely new audience,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With the addition of the new Add-On Game Content we are able to extend the award-winning adventure while maintaining the perfect harmony that millions of players around the world have fallen in love with.”

As revealed over the past couple months, BioShock on PS3 will feature trophy support, along with an all-new Survivor difficulty mode and additional game content in the form of Challenge Rooms.

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