Is Deathloop a Sequel to Dishonored?
Deathloop is not a direct sequel to Dishonored, but it is confirmed to take place in the same universe, with the events of Deathloop being “one of the [possible] futures of the Dishonored world”. The game’s director, Dinga Bakaba, has stated that Deathloop exists in the same universe as the Dishonored series, far in the future after the events of Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Are Deathloop and Dishonored connected?: Yes, Deathloop and Dishonored are connected, with Deathloop taking place in one of the possible futures of the Dishonored world.
- Is Deathloop inspired by Dishonored?: Yes, Deathloop takes place after the events of Death of the Outsider and is inspired by the Dishonored series.
- Are Dishonored, Prey, and Deathloop in the same universe?: Deathloop takes place in the same universe as Dishonored, but Prey is a separate game that incorporates gameplay concepts from Dishonored.
Game Specifics
- Is Deathloop a prequel?: No, Deathloop is not a prequel, but rather a game that takes place in a possible future of the Dishonored world.
- What order should I play Deathloop?: The suggested order for playing Deathloop is: Dr. Wenjie Evans, Harriet Morse, Charlie Montague, Fia Zborowska, Dr. Wenjie Evans (again), Egor Serling, Frank Spicer, and Aleksis Dorsey.
- Is Dishonored: Death of the Outsider a prequel?: No, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is not a prequel, but rather a standalone expansion that takes place after Dishonored 2.
Connections and Universes
- Is Dishonored connected to Dishonored 2?: Yes, Dishonored 2 is the sequel to the original Dishonored game.
- What universe is Dishonored in?: The Dishonored series takes place in the industrialized Empire of the Isles, a relatively small archipelago of island nations.
- Is Prey connected to Dishonored?: Prey incorporates numerous gameplay concepts from Dishonored, but is a separate game.
Character and Storyline Questions
- Is playing as Corvo or Emily canon?: The canon protagonist for Dishonored 2 is Emily Kaldwin, not Corvo Attano.
- Why does Colt not remember Deathloop?: Colt loses his memories after entering the loop for a second time as AEON security chief, which is why he does not recall the many times he killed Julianna and the other Visionaries.
- How old is Colt in Deathloop?: Colt Vahn is an African-American man in his mid-30s with a muscular build, short bob cut, and a beard.
Game Comparisons and Reception
- How does Deathloop compare to Dishonored?: The most distinct feature found within each series is the powers, with Dishonored using supernatural abilities and Deathloop using Slabs that are like organic items that fuse into players.
- Will I like Deathloop if I didn’t like Dishonored?: If you didn’t enjoy Dishonored’s gameplay, then you may not enjoy Deathloop, as they have very similar gameplay feels.
- Will there be a Dishonored 3?: According to leaked documents, Dishonored 3 is currently planned for a “FY24E” release, which runs between April 2024 and March 2025.