Arkane Lyon, the “better” half of Arkane Studios that’s responsible for the award-winning Dishonored franchise, has remained relatively quiet after releasing Deathloop, a timed-exclusive for PlayStation 5. Two years after the same game earned a nomination for the Game of the Year award at the very same event, it now appears ready to reveal its next game.
The studio, renowned for its mastery in creating immersive, narrative-driven experiences, might be preparing for a big announcement for The Game Awards on December 7.
The source of this information is NateDrake who mentioned on his podcast that the France-based studio will be at the upcoming event to reveal a new intellectual property, possibly Dishonored 3.
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The possibility of the release of a new mainline Dishonored entry aligns with leaked internal documents from Microsoft, revealed during its massively publicized trial with the FTC, which included a mention of Dishonored 3 in their roadmap, targeting a FY2024 release.
This leak, coupled with NateDrake’s information, has fueled fan anticipation about a follow-up to Dishonored 2, released in 2016. The notion of returning to the stealth-based, narrative-rich world of Dishonored is particularly interesting for gamers who long for the series’ unique blend of story, atmosphere, and gameplay.
Arkane Studios’ recent projects, Deathloop and the somewhat lackluster Redfall, showcased the studio’s commitment to innovative gameplay and storytelling, though with varying degrees of success.
The potential return to the Dishonored universe represents not only a homecoming to a beloved franchise but also a chance for Arkane to revisit and refine the elements that have defined its success.
This comes after Ricardo Bare from Arkane Austin indicated that the Dishonored series was “resting”, leading many to believe it was on hold. However, Arkane Lyon’s Dinga Bakaba later clarified the series needs new protagonists, as the narrative arc of Corvo and Emily had already come full circle.
Moreover, Bakaba revealed an intriguing detail – Deathloop and Dishonored share the same universe. This revelation adds an interesting dimension to the prospect of a new Dishonored game, raising questions about potential crossovers or shared elements with the time-loop adventure of Deathloop.
It’s entirely possible that the next game in the growing universe will be a Deathloop sequel, as previously hinted by the voice actors.
With The Game Awards being a prestigious platform for major announcements, it’s plausible Arkane Lyon might choose this moment to unveil their next big project. Whether it’s a new IP or the much-anticipated Dishonored 3, fans are waiting for December 7 for a potential glimpse into the future of one of gaming’s most revered studios.
If it does end up being true, we’re hoping that Microsoft gives Arkane a chance to release its next game on PlayStation 5. Otherwise, it might not get the spotlight it needs if it’s exclusive to Xbox Series S/X.
