Surprise Update Surprises Dishonored 2

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 an unexpected small update across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. This minor patch appears focused on bug fixes and language file updates. The update's size is relatively small (230MB), although Xbox users report needing to redownload the entire 40GB game.

Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored 2 and the recent Deathloop, is currently occupied with the development of Marvel's Blade. This update arrives amidst the recent closure of Arkane Austin, the studio responsible for the original Dishonored, Prey, and the less-well-received Redfall. The closure of Arkane Austin, along with other Xbox studios, has undoubtedly impacted Arkane's development pipeline.

The lack of a performance enhancement, particularly a much-requested 60 FPS mode, has left some fans disappointed. While other Arkane titles offer 60 FPS options on newer consoles, Dishonored 2 remains locked at 30 FPS. This is notable given that even the original Dishonored and its standalone spin-off, Death of the Outsider, have received performance boosts. A potential 60 FPS patch for Dishonored 2's tenth anniversary in 2026 remains a possibility, but a long wait for such a relatively small update might prove frustrating for players.

The future of the Dishonored franchise remains uncertain. While many fans eagerly anticipate a third mainline entry, the closure of Arkane Austin and Arkane Lyon's current focus on Marvel's Blade suggest that any new Dishonored title is likely still several years away.