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. This minor patch appears to focus on bug fixes and language file updates. The update's size is relatively insignificant (230MB on Steam, requiring a full 40GB re-download on Xbox), leaving many players wondering about its specific contents.
Developed by Arkane Lyon, the studio behind the highly anticipated Marvel's Blade, Dishonored 2 launched in late 2016, introducing Emily Kaldwin as a playable protagonist. The game's memorable missions, such as "The Clockwork Mansion" and "A Crack in the Slab," showcased innovative gameplay and immersive environments.
This recent update comes as a surprise, particularly given the absence of a highly requested 60 FPS mode. While other Arkane titles, including the original Dishonored and even the standalone Death of the Outsider, benefit from performance enhancements on newer consoles, Dishonored 2 remains locked at 30 FPS. This omission is disappointing, considering the potential for a significant improvement. A future 60 FPS patch, perhaps timed with the game's tenth anniversary in 2026, remains a possibility, though unlikely to satisfy the immediate demand.
The update's arrival also reignites discussions surrounding a potential third Dishonored installment. However, with Arkane Austin's closure in 2024 and Arkane Lyon's current focus on Marvel's Blade, a new mainline Dishonored game seems distant, if not entirely improbable. The absence of a release window for Marvel's Blade further underscores the uncertain future of the Dishonored franchise.
