Surprise Dishonored 2 Update Unveils New Enhancements

Surprise Patch for Dishonored 2: Bug Fixes and Language Updates

Dishonored 2, a critically acclaimed Bethesda title for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, has received a small, unexpected update across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The update, weighing in at a mere 230MB (though requiring a full 40GB re-download on Xbox), appears to focus on bug fixes and language file updates. This comes as a surprise, especially given Arkane Lyon's current focus on the upcoming Marvel's Blade.

Released in late 2016, Dishonored 2 introduced a new protagonist, Emily Kaldwin, and memorable missions like "The Clockwork Mansion" and "A Crack in the Slab." While Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored 2 and Deathloop (2021), continues development, its sister studio, Arkane Austin (responsible for the original Dishonored, Prey, and Redfall), was unfortunately impacted by the 2024 Xbox studio closures.

The recent patch has left some fans disappointed, as many hoped for a performance enhancement, particularly a 60 FPS mode. Unlike other Arkane titles, Dishonored 2 remains locked at 30 FPS on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Even the original Dishonored and its standalone spin-off, Death of the Outsider, benefit from 60 FPS boosts on these consoles. The possibility of a 60 FPS patch for Dishonored 2's tenth anniversary in 2026 remains speculative.

With Arkane Austin's closure and Arkane Lyon's commitment to Marvel's Blade, a new mainline Dishonored entry seems distant, if not entirely improbable. The future of the Dishonored franchise remains uncertain, leaving fans eagerly anticipating any further news.