Summary

  • According to a new leak, Arkane Studios will announce its next game at The Game Awards 2023 on December 7.
  • Many speculate that Arkane's next game could be Dishonored 3, although a Prey sequel or a Deathloop sequel are also possibilities.
  • It's also possible that Arkane's next game could be a brand-new IP or a new entry in a different Bethesda-owned franchise like Wolfenstein or Doom: Year Zero.

According to the latest leaks, Dishonored developer Arkane Studios will announce its next game at The Game Awards 2023 on December 7. Arkane has built a reputation for itself as a top developer of first-person shooter games, best known for its work on the Dishonored series but also recognized for popular games like the 2017 Prey game and 2021's critically-acclaimed time-bending FPS Deathloop.

Arkane's most recent game is 2023's Redfall, which fell way short of expectations. Redfall reviews were largely negative, and the game was abandoned by players almost as soon as it came out. Arkane will be looking to bounce back from this serious misstep with its next project, though some fans may be surprised to learn that the studio's next game is apparently going to be announced as early as December 7.

This is according to leaker Nate the Hate, who believes Arkane's next game will be announced at The Game Awards, which will take place on December 7 at 4:30pm PT. "Arkane will announce a brand-new game at The Game Awards," Nate the Hate said in a recent podcast. Nate the Hate doesn't know what the project is, so fans will have to tune in to the event to see if the announcement takes place, and if so, what exactly is next for Arkane.

The safest bet is that Arkane's next game is Dishonored 3, a title that was previously leaked thanks to Microsoft's court battle with the FTC. According to those leaked documents, Dishonored 3 is aiming for a fiscal year 2024 release. It seems unlikely that it will meet that window, but it is easy to believe that the game is still the next project from Arkane Studios and could very well be announced at The Game Awards this year.

List of Games Developed by Arkane Studios

  • Arx Fatalis - 2002
  • Dark Messiah of Might and Magic - 2006
  • KarmaStar - 2009
  • Dishonored - 2012
  • Dishonored 2 - 2016
  • Prey - 2017
  • Dishonored: Death of the Outsider - 2017
  • Wolfenstein: Youngblood - 2019
  • Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot - 2019
  • Deathloop - 2021
  • Redfall - 2023

While Dishonored 3 seems like the most realistic option for Arkane's next game, the studio could surprise fans and announce something unexpected. A Prey sequel would likely be met with enthusiasm from Arkane fans, with the 2017 game often pointed to as one of the more underrated games of its generation. Alternatively, Arkane could reveal a Deathloop sequel, as Deathloop won multiple awards at The Game Awards 2021 and went into that show with the most nominations of any game that year.

It's also possible Arkane's next game is a brand-new IP or a new entry in a different Bethesda-owned franchise, like Wolfenstein. It could even be the leaked Doom: Year Zero project. Ultimately, fans will have to tune in to The Game Awards on December 7 at 4:30pm PT to find out if there's any truth behind this leak.

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Dishonored 2
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Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 89%
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Released
November 11, 2016
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
Void
Franchise
Dishonored
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Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2.

Play your way in a world where mysticism and industry collide. Will you choose to play as Empress Emily Kaldwin or the royal protector, Corvo Attano? Will you make your way through the game unseen, make full use of its brutal combat system, or use a blend of both? How will you combine your character's unique set of powers, weapons, and gadgets to eliminate your enemies? The story responds to your choices, leading to intriguing outcomes, as you play through each of the game's hand-crafted missions.

Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre(s)
FPS, Action