Dishonored 2 Gets Surprise Update 9 Years After Launch
Summary
- A small, unexpected update for Dishonored 2 has been released on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
- This minor patch appears to focus on bug fixes and language updates.
- Arkane Lyon, the studio behind the update, is currently developing Marvel's Blade.
Dishonored 2, a critically acclaimed Bethesda title from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 era, has received a surprise update. Released in late 2016, the game introduced Emily Kaldwin as a playable protagonist, captivating players with memorable missions like "The Clockwork Mansion" and "A Crack in the Slab," known for their innovative gameplay and detailed environments.
While Arkane Lyon, the developer of Dishonored 2 and Deathloop (2021), continues its work on Marvel's Blade, its sister studio, Arkane Austin, was unfortunately affected by the 2024 Xbox studio closures, alongside Roundhouse Studios, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks (later revived by Krafton). Arkane Austin's portfolio includes the original Dishonored, Prey (2017), and the less well-received Redfall (2023).
Recently, Dishonored 2 players noticed a small update across Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam platforms. SteamDB indicates the update primarily addresses language files and bug fixes. The update is only 230MB, but on Xbox, it necessitates a full 40GB game re-download.
Dishonored 2 Receives a Surprise Update—But Not 60 FPS
The purpose of this unexpected update remains unclear, disappointing many who hoped for a performance enhancement. Unlike other Arkane titles, Dishonored 2 remains locked at 30 FPS on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Even the original Dishonored and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider benefit from 60 FPS boosts on these consoles. While a 60 FPS patch for Dishonored 2's tenth anniversary in 2026 is possible, it might not be sufficient to satisfy player expectations for such a lengthy wait.
The absence of Arkane Austin significantly impacts the potential for a third mainline Dishonored title, pushing any such release far into the future, if it happens at all. Currently, Arkane Lyon is focused on Marvel's Blade, a third-person action game without a confirmed release date.
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