Many fans have been eagerly anticipating a new sequel in the “Dishonored” series. However, due to the second game’s sales falling short of publisher Bethesda’s expectations, a third installment has yet to materialize. The likelihood of development resuming anytime soon is very slim.
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Arkane Studios: Recent Developments and Creative Paths
The acclaimed team behind Dishonored 2, Arkane Lyon, is currently engaged in developing a new Blade game, a project drawing significant attention. This upcoming title is under the leadership of Dinga Bakaba, the director known for his innovative work on Deathloop. Meanwhile, its sister studio, Arkane Austin, regrettably shut down its operations recently. This closure followed the decidedly tepid critical and commercial response to their 2023 release, Redfall.
For Raphaël Colantonio, a co-founder of Arkane and co-director of the original critically praised Dishonored, there has always been a strong inherent desire to pursue innovation and create fresh project experiences. In a recent podcast interview, Colantonio openly discussed his creative preferences, revealing that he generally favors embarking on entirely new ventures, particularly after dedicating years to a significant title like the first Dishonored.
Detailing this preference, Colantonio shared during the interview: “After finishing Dishonored, the last thing I wanted to do was spend another four years on Dishonored 2.” He emphasized his fundamental drive, stating, “I am fundamentally someone who enjoys innovation.” As a direct result of this perspective, Harvey Smith took over the directorial reins for Dishonored 2. Colantonio, in turn, shifted his focus to lead Arkane Austin‘s ambitious 2017 release, Prey. It is important to note, adding a layer of complexity to this project’s history, that the Prey title itself was reportedly forced upon Colantonio against his creative wishes, despite technically sharing a name with the 2006 shooter developed by Human Head Studios.
However, thirteen years after the release of “Dishonored” Colantonio has expressed greater enthusiasm for returning to the series. “I would be very willing. Of course, this is purely hypothetical at the moment. Right now, I can totally see myself working on ‘Dishonored 3’ After all, it’s been so long, why not?”