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 game.
Released in late 2016, Dishonored 2 introduced Emily Kaldwin as a playable protagonist, expanding upon the original's acclaimed gameplay and level design. While its developer, Arkane Lyon, has since created Deathloop (2021) and is now working on Marvel's Blade, its sister studio, Arkane Austin (responsible for the original Dishonored and Prey), was unfortunately affected by the 2024 Xbox studio closures.
The recent patch for Dishonored 2 has, however, disappointed some fans who hoped for a performance enhancement. 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 newer consoles. While a 60 FPS patch for Dishonored 2's tenth anniversary in 2026 is possible, it remains uncertain.
The lack of a new mainline Dishonored entry also continues to be a point of discussion among fans. The closure of Arkane Austin further complicates the prospect of a future installment, significantly impacting Arkane's development capacity. For now, Arkane Lyon's attention remains firmly on its Marvel's Blade project, with no official release date yet announced.
