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People are revisiting Dishonored’s legacy through the lens of its co-creators’ prior work, noting they were reportedly involved with developing Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game before Bethesda/Arkane moved forward with an immersive sim classic. The discussion centers on how those canceled or redirected projects shaped Arkane’s creative path into Dishonored.

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Also known as dishonored 2·dishonored: death of the outsider·dishonored definitive edition·dishonored series·dishonored franchise

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Key Takeaway Dishonored’s co-creators were allegedly working on Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game beforehand, suggesting Bethesda’s decision redirected their efforts into Arkane’s immersive sim approach.
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Dishonored’s co-creators were allegedly working on Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game beforehand, suggesting Bethesda’s decision redirected their efforts into Arkane’s immersive sim approach.

People are revisiting Dishonored’s legacy through the lens of its co-creators’ prior work, noting they were reportedly involved with developing Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game before Bethesda/Arkane moved forward with an immersive sim classic. The discussion centers on how those canceled or redirected projects shaped Arkane’s creative path into Dishonored.

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Top 1 signals · Dishonored’s co-creators were allegedly working
Eurogamer · 1h ago
Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game

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Studio name Arkane Studios
Mentioned alternate project Thief 4
Mentioned alternate project Blade Runner game
Dishonored link in headlines Co-creators reportedly redirected into making an immersive sim classic

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  • Follow r/pcgaming threads for any newly cited sources or developer quotes about Thief 4 and the Blade Runner project. Eurogamer
  • Watch for more reporting that substantiates Arkane Studios’ near-Thief 4 and Blade Runner involvement. Eurogamer
  • Check r/Games for consolidation posts that link the Dishonored narrative to specific development timelines. Eurogamer

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  • Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game Eurogamer
  • Dishonored co-creators were working on Thief 4 and a Bladerunner game before Bethesda let them make an immersive sim classic Eurogamer
  • Dishonored co-creators were working on Thief 4 and a Bladerunner game before Bethesda let them make an imsim classic Eurogamer
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