The Dishonored series, with titles like Dishonored: Death of the Outsider and The Brigmore Witches, can be a bit confusing. To clarify, here's the Dishonored game order.

Dishonored Games in Release Order

Unlike some game series, Dishonored's timeline is straightforward. There are no prequels; the release order is chronological. Here's the playing order:

• Dishonored – 2012
• The Knife of Dunwall (Dishonored DLC) – 2013
• The Brigmore Witches (Dishonored DLC) – 2013
• Dishonored II – 2016
• Dishonored: Death of the Outsider – 2017

The World of Dishonored

The Dishonored games are set in a steampunk world ruled by emperors and empresses, where nations exist in uneasy peace. Magic, connected to The Void—a parallel dimension inhabited by The Outsider—grants supernatural abilities. The Outsider's motives remain enigmatic. Many inventions run on whale oil, a potent substance due to the whales' supernatural nature, developed by the ingenious Anton Sokolov. You play as Corvo Attano in this fascinating world.

Dishonored Timeline in Chronological Order

Here's a chronological breakdown of each game and DLC, with some mild spoilers:

1837 – Dishonored: Empress Jessamine Kaldwin is assassinated in Dunwall. Corvo Attano, her bodyguard, is framed and imprisoned. He escapes with The Outsider's help, aiming to rescue Emily, clear his name, and expose the true assassins amidst a city-wide plague.

1837 – Dishonored DLC The Knife of Dunwall: Playing as Daud, the empress's assassin, summoned by The Outsider, you embark on a quest involving The Brigmore Witches, including Delilah Copperspoon.

1837 – Dishonored DLC The Brigmore Witches: Daud's quest continues, uncovering Delilah's attempt to possess Emily, which he must thwart.

1852 – Dishonored 2: Emily, now empress, with Corvo as her protector, faces a new threat: Delilah Copperspoon, claiming to be the rightful heir. You play as either Corvo or Emily, with the other petrified, fighting Delilah's plot in Karnaca.

1852 – Dishonored: Death of the Outsider: Billie Lurk, Daud's former apprentice, rescues him from the Eyeless cult and investigates their activities.

Playing Order Considerations

Do you need to play Dishonored before Dishonored 2? While not strictly necessary, it enhances understanding of The Outsider's role and influence.

Do you need to play the Dishonored DLC before Dishonored 2? Less crucial for Dishonored 2, but recommended for Death of the Outsider to better understand Billie Lurk and her connection to Daud. The Dishonored Definitive Edition includes the DLC.

Easiest Playing Order? Starting with Dishonored provides a solid foundation for understanding the powers and mechanics, making it the slightly easier starting point.

Main Characters in the Dishonored Series

(Spoiler Alert!) Key characters include Corvo Attano (Emily's father and protector), Emily Kaldwin (empress), The Outsider (enigmatic supernatural entity), Daud (assassin), and Billie Lurk (Daud's apprentice).

This article was updated on 1/21/25 to include additional information about the order of the Dishonored games.