DISHONORED

Arkane Austin's critically acclaimed Dishonored was initially conceived as a sequel to the Thief franchise or a Blade Runner adaptation. Bethesda ultimately greenlit the project as a standalone title, built on the foundations of the canceled Thief 4.

A viral social media post reignited fan interest in the Dishonored franchise, but low player counts and studio shifts cast doubt on a swift return. Developers acknowledged the fan engagement.