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People are revisiting Arkane Studios’ history ahead of Dishonored, focusing on how the studio was reportedly tapped to make Thief 4 and a Blade Runner project before Dishonored. The discussion centers on the alternate games we didn’t get and Arkane’s unrealized pitch for Thief.

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Key Takeaway Arkane’s reported near-involvement with Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game is prompting “what might have been” talk alongside Dishonored’s legacy.
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Arkane’s reported near-involvement with Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game is prompting “what might have been” talk alongside Dishonored’s legacy.

People are revisiting Arkane Studios’ history ahead of Dishonored, focusing on how the studio was reportedly tapped to make Thief 4 and a Blade Runner project before Dishonored. The discussion centers on the alternate games we didn’t get and Arkane’s unrealized pitch for Thief.

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Top 2 signals · Arkane’s reported near-involvement
PC Gamer · 8h ago
Before Dishonored, Arkane was tapped to make Thief 4, and my heart weeps for what might have been: 'We had an amazing pitch for Thief'
Eurogamer · 11h ago
Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game

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project reportedly nearly made Thief 4
additional project reportedly nearly made A Blade Runner game

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  • Follow Eurogamer and PC Gamer for further Arkane/Thief 4 details or confirmations. Eurogamer
  • Look for more reporting on Arkane’s “amazing pitch for Thief” and what changed. PC Gamer

What Changed

  • Before Dishonored, Arkane was tapped to make Thief 4, and my heart weeps for what might have been: 'We had an amazing pitch for Thief' PC Gamer
  • Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game Eurogamer
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