Summary
- Dishonored 2 has received an unexpected update for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, focusing on bug fixes and language updates.
- Arkane Lyon, the developer of Dishonored 2, is currently working on Marvel's Blade.
Dishonored 2, one of Bethesda's most acclaimed titles from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 era, has unexpectedly received a small update. Released in late 2016, Dishonored 2 built upon the success of its 2012 predecessor by introducing a new playable character, Emily Kaldwin. The game's standout missions, such as The Clockwork Mansion and A Crack in the Slab, captivated players with their innovative gameplay and detailed settings.
Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored 2, also developed the critically acclaimed Deathloop in 2021. However, its sister studio, Arkane Austin, faced closure in 2024 alongside other Xbox studios like Roundhouse Studios, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, the latter of which was later revived by Korean publisher Krafton. Arkane Austin was responsible for the original Dishonored, the 2017 sci-fi game Prey, and the 2023 co-op looter shooter Redfall, which received mixed reviews. Despite these challenges, Arkane Lyon remains active and is currently developing Marvel's Blade in partnership with Marvel Games.
Recently, fans noticed that Dishonored 2 received a minor update across Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam platforms. This patch, weighing only 230MB, primarily addresses bug fixes and updates to the game's language depots, according to SteamDB. However, on Xbox, the update requires a complete reinstallation of the entire 40GB game.
Dishonored 2 Receives a Surprise New Update, but Not a 60 FPS Mode
The purpose of this unexpected update for Dishonored 2 remains somewhat unclear, but it has disappointed many fans hoping for a performance enhancement. Unlike other Arkane titles, which can run at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Dishonored 2 is still capped at 30 FPS. Even the original Dishonored and the 2017 standalone expansion, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, have been updated to run at 60 FPS on these consoles. While some speculate that Arkane Lyon might release a 60 FPS update for Dishonored 2's tenth anniversary in 2026, fans are skeptical about waiting that long for such a patch.
The prospect of a third mainline Dishonored game seems distant, especially following the closure of Arkane Austin, which will likely slow down the development of new Arkane titles. Currently, Arkane Lyon is focused on their upcoming third-person action game, Marvel's Blade, though no release date has been announced yet.
