Take-Two CEO: Next BioShock Positioned for Franchise Growth and Success

The Future of BioShock and New Developments in the Franchise

It has been over twelve years since Irrational Games released BioShock Infinite, the latest chapter in the acclaimed single-player first-person shooter series. Following its success, franchise creator Ken Levine disbanded Irrational Games and established a new, smaller studio called Ghost Story Games, which is currently focused on its upcoming title, Judas. Levine has recently noted that while Judas shares some thematic elements with the BioShock series, it also diverges significantly in certain aspects.

In late 2019, Take-Two’s 2K announced the formation of Cloud Chamber, a new studio located in Novato, California, entrusted with managing the BioShock intellectual property. However, the studio has faced its own challenges, notably having to reboot the BioShock project earlier this year. Compounding their difficulties, large-scale layoffs affecting approximately 80 employees occurred in August, leading to a postponement of the new BioShock title to late 2027, as reported by credible sources.

Leadership Changes at Cloud Chamber

The transition at Cloud Chamber included the replacement of former Studio Head Kelley Gilmore with industry expert Rod Fergusson. Fergusson, who has an extensive background in the gaming industry—including significant roles at Epic Games, The Coalition, and Blizzard—is recognized for his ability to streamline studio resources effectively toward successful game launches. During Take-Two’s recent Q2 2026 earnings call, where they also disclosed the delay of GTA VI, CEO Strauss Zelnick affirmed that the new direction under Fergusson is promising for the BioShock franchise. Here’s what he stated:

“We’re very excited that we brought Rod on to lead Cloud Chamber. He is the new head of the BioShock franchise. He’s obviously an incredible industry veteran. He’s got history with the BioShock franchise, specifically with Infinite. He’s also been involved with Gears of War and Diablo. We’re just so grateful that he’s come to work with us at Cloud Chamber. BioShock is a very important franchise for us. It’s one of our biggest franchises. We’re very excited about the release of the next BioShock. We’ve made some changes in the organization. We’re shifting some things around. Right now, we feel that the game is on a great track for us to deliver something that’s going to exceed consumers’ expectations. Not much more to update other than the fact that the next BioShock is going to take the franchise to the next level, which is always our ambition with all of our franchises.”

What Lies Ahead for BioShock Fans

While fans of the franchise may have to be patient, they have upcoming content to look forward to in the meantime.Judas, which is projected to release first, promises to be an intriguing title that may help bridge the gap until the next BioShock installment. Additionally, anticipation grows for the Netflix adaptation of BioShock, under the direction of Francis Lawrence, known for his work on The Hunger Games. Production for the film is expected to commence following the completion of Lawrence’s current project, Sunrise on the Reaping.

As developments unfold, it is clear that both the upcoming game and film adaptations have the potential to re-energize the BioShock franchise, and fans eagerly await what the future holds.

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