SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Yep. From the sounds of it, they were told to make a GaaS game.
If Microsoft allows Arkane to do what they’ve been known for, there’s some hope.
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Arkane's next game may be announced on The Game Awards
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Yep. From the sounds of it, they were told to make a GaaS game.
If Microsoft allows Arkane to do what they’ve been known for, there’s some hope.
Revolutionary
Member
Don't care. Arkane has proven to be a shell of its former self without Raph Colantonio.
Bonfires Down
Member
It’s Microsoft’s fiscal year 2024 Q2 now as I understand it. So Dishonored 3 would be right on time. It’s just everything else that’s been delayed (ES6 in 2024 lol)Everyone saying Dishonored 3 are likely correct.
But if that's the case, it is being fast tracked than games that were supposed to be announced earlier.
rhodesianshepard
Member
Dishonored games definitely had disappointing game sales given how good they were. Gamepass should help alleviate that concern. It is very cool that forgotten franchises can find new life because of Gamepass
FYI, I have never owned an Xbox. But if Gamepass makes it easier for studios to develop more niche games then that is a win for gamers
Negotiator101
Member
Well after the Redfall backlash I imagine they will.
ZoukGalaxy
Member
Considering all the recent fails from them, and how they seems totally out of touch with their public and knowning that a lot of people from the core teams of their precious "success" left, I have absolutely no faith in their next project.
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...
Sorry Arkane, not sorry at all.
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...
Sorry Arkane, not sorry at all.
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Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
Doom Year Zero pls.Everyone saying Dishonored 3 are likely correct.
But if that's the case, it is being fast tracked than games that were supposed to be announced earlier.
DonF
Member
there is more people in that gif than people playing redfall
LectureMaster
Member
Thanks for pointing out, I apparently had the wrong impression that Colantonio also directed D2 since he left in 2017.
Dishonored 2 has better gameplay and level design, I'd argue the even art style is more distinct thanks to engine change, but D1 still has better atmosphere and story arc and characters imo.
NightmareFarm
Member
Deathloop 2 would be nice.
MALpractice311
Member
Yeah, this is where I'm at as well. They've been corporatized, lost their founder, and don't seem to understand what made their earlier games successful. Arkane has to earn my trust, and money, back.
Moriarty1889
Member
Most likely Dishonored 3 but they would spoil everyone if they announced Redfall 2.
Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
If these bums wanted some positive sentiment prior to releasing their next game (after Redfall debacle) then they should update Dishonored 2 for 60 fps for current hardware. Seriously, what is wrong with these companies? They're supposed to be passionate about gaming, right? Supposed to be proud of their games? Why wouldn't you want that game to be played at a good framerate then now that people have upgraded to better hardware, especially considering 60 fps is such an easy thing to do.
GtA6 has stirred up my annoyance towards these kind of studios as RDR2 is still stuck at a sluggish 30 fps. These games would play so much better at 60 fps and these devs know it.
GtA6 has stirred up my annoyance towards these kind of studios as RDR2 is still stuck at a sluggish 30 fps. These games would play so much better at 60 fps and these devs know it.
PontiusFeeb
Member
All their talented employees are gone. I don't think they have a good game in them, but I'd love to be proven wrong.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
That'd be arkane Austin, the guys who made the brilliant Redfall.
This rumor is talking about Arkane Lyon. So it's 99% Dishonored, if real.
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Brad Sams is corroborating the leak.
Buggy Loop
Member
Weren't Dishonored 2 sales bad?
Like yeah, I'm glad we have devs still giving us immersive sims even though its not the popular thing, but I do wonder what they can shake up in Dishonored 3 to grab the attention. I'm in either way as I don't need convincing for that genre.
Like yeah, I'm glad we have devs still giving us immersive sims even though its not the popular thing, but I do wonder what they can shake up in Dishonored 3 to grab the attention. I'm in either way as I don't need convincing for that genre.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
then you will not be able to play it.
Iced Arcade
Member
just give us a new Dishonored
kiphalfton
Member
Somebody go back in time and fix history so the striked out shit doesn't exist.
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balls of snow
Member
Yeah this should be Arkanes redemption arc. You have ms money blanket and the game dont even need to sell much. Full on Dishonored 3 with Punished Corvo & Emily.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
How do you know they don't want to make a GAAS?
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
They never wanted to in the first place. Zenimax wanted an online multiplayer live service game. Arkane hoped Microsoft would step in and kill the project, and that never happened because Microsoft was hands off.
Hence the reason several veterans of Arkane left.
Only publishers want GaaS, so they can milk players. Look at the backlash at Sony.
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
No matter how many times I try and want to like deathloop I just cannot. The gameplay is just so unbelievably average to me. I do hope it clicks one day with me as I want to like it but think it’s a lost cause.
Regginator
Member
I was getting excited for a minute, Arkane is one of my favourite developers out there, until I realized it wouldn't be on PS5. 
I absolutely love Deathloop but they should've definitely cut back on all the tutorials.
I would like to have worked out the system by myself.
ThatPolishGuy
Member
I bought Dishonored 2 and I love the series.
Same with Thief 1-3. Too bad reboot was awful.
Anyways I would be down for some D3. Since I'm bulding a PC slowly. Shame it won't be on PS5. But it's not the end of the world.
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Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
I'm gonna need to see some receipts because this sounds like bogus anti GAAS narrative that gets spread around way too easy.
Also, Arkane Austin and Arkane Lyon are 2 different teams.
Melon Husk
Member
Prey 2, PLEASE. (I realize some key people may have left the team but still.)
It's probably Dishonored 3, 4 and 5.
It's probably Dishonored 3, 4 and 5.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Report: Arkane Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel Or Reboot ‘Redfall’
Redfall is the worst-reviewed major release of 2023, and a black eye on Microsoft’s first party ambitions, a truly terrible game from a studio previously a producer of...
www.forbes.com
“The acquisition gave some staff at Arkane hope that Microsoft might cancel Redfall or, better yet, let them reboot it as a single-player game
The report (which I highly suggest you read all of here) talks about how Arkane was confused about being asked to make a multiplayer game in the first place, which did not lend itself to their traditional style of gameplay. It was also the plan for several years during its development that it was going to be a live service multiplayer game with microtransactions.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Report: Arkane Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel Or Reboot ‘Redfall’
Redfall is the worst-reviewed major release of 2023, and a black eye on Microsoft’s first party ambitions, a truly terrible game from a studio previously a producer of...
“The acquisition gave some staff at Arkane hope that Microsoft might cancel Redfall or, better yet, let them reboot it as a single-player game
The report (which I highly suggest you read all of here) talks about how Arkane was confused about being asked to make a multiplayer game in the first place, which did not lend itself to their traditional style of gameplay. It was also the plan for several years during its development that it was going to be a live service multiplayer game with microtransactions.
I ask for a receipt.
I get a Paul Tassi article referencing a Jason Schreier article. Two people with 0 credibility.
If you read that article, it's filled with the vaguest accusations that do a good job spreading FUD, but do a terrible job of providing context, adding detail, or generally offering clarity on the situation. This is by design. It's their whole schtick.
It's all just blurry words ("some people") that are used to chum the waters to get clicks. The anti GAAS crowd, which is a huge amount of people online, will click on an anti GAAS story and believe it without hesitation.
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
it's happening.gif
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
I hope this isn't a first person Blade game. Outside of VR, I'm starting to like first person games less and less.
Give me a bad ass 3rd person Blade game!!! not dishonored in a trench coat.
Give me a bad ass 3rd person Blade game!!! not dishonored in a trench coat.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
Dishonored: The Making of Redfall. A limited series documentary event coming to Peacock next summer.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Arx Fatalis 2.
transformer
Member
Save them? Why do they need to be saved? Death loop was a pretty darn good game. Was it not a game of the year nominee? I thought it sold well too.
Rickyiez
Member
Didn't their games had lukewarm sales despite being good? (except Redfall) Like Dishonored 2 didn't even hit the first one numbers. I personally love the Dishonored series but I imagine Redfall would set them back heavily.
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