Using the Konami code

Those looking for a heightened sense of challenge fromBioShock Infinitewill want to give the game’s1999 Modea look. Although most players will gain access to this difficulty option by clearing the game normally, it can also be unlocked from the main menu through the following button inputs: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, (Cancel), (Confirm).

Irrational Games’ design director Bill Gardner describes 1999 Mode as being “about approaching decisions with more caution. You have to choose which fights you’re able to take on, along with which tools to specialize in, while committing to a long-term strategy.”

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I figure a fair amount of you who would want to dive right into the mode have started playingInfinitealready, but if you haven’t made it too far in yet, this is something to consider. Or maybe, like me, you have not yet cracked into your copy. Let’s openly weep together.

Unlock BioShock Infinite’s 1999 mode with the Konami code[PC Games]

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.