Dishonored's origins tied to failed Thief 4 and Blade Runner pitches

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-23 17:05

The development of the game Dishonored was significantly influenced by earlier, unsuccessful pitches for Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game. Former Arkane Studios developers Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith shared insights into how these prior projects laid the groundwork for Dishonored. AI

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