The Dishonored series, a critical darling with a devoted fanbase, has been dormant since 2017’s *Death of the Outsider*. While Arkane’s *Deathloop* inherited some of *Dishonored’s* DNA, its success overshadowed the franchise, leaving fans yearning for a return to Dunwall. The closure of Arkane Austin in 2024 further dimmed hopes, but a recent leak has reignited excitement.
Court documents related to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, which owns Bethesda (Dishonored’s publisher), point to a potential *Dishonored 3* release. The leaked information suggests a release window of “FY24E”, meaning Fiscal Year 2024, running from April 2024 to March 2025. However, with no official announcement and the deadline approaching, it’s likely that the release has been pushed back at least a year.
While speculation abounds, it’s highly probable that *Dishonored 3* will be an Xbox exclusive, given Microsoft’s ownership of Bethesda. A timed exclusive release on PlayStation is also possible, as Microsoft has been releasing more of its games on other platforms. The game is expected to be available on Game Pass from day one, a common practice for Xbox first-party titles.
Despite the rumors, no official marketing or trailers exist, and the game’s existence remains unconfirmed. Nonetheless, *Dishonored 3* is likely to embrace the series’ hallmark immersive gameplay, offering players a sandbox world filled with diverse weapons, powers, and tactics for navigating intricate levels and tackling objectives.
While preorders are currently unavailable, stay tuned for updates as the game moves closer to an official announcement.
