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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Dishonored 2 - cover.jpg
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|cover        = Dishonored 2 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Arkane Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Arkane Studios}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dishonored-2|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dishonored-2|86}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2843/dishonored-2|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2843/dishonored-2|87}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dishonored-2|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dishonored-2|86}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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|official site= https://bethesda.net/en/game/dishonored2
 
|official site= https://bethesda.net/en/game/dishonored2
 
|hltb        = 26731
 
|hltb        = 26731
 +
|lutris      = dishonored-2
 +
|mobygames    = 81581
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = dishonored-2
 
 
|wikipedia    = Dishonored 2
 
|wikipedia    = Dishonored 2
 
|winehq      = 18061
 
|winehq      = 18061
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DI2CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dishonored-2 | unknown |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DISHONORED2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | dishonored-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3057-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3057-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dishonored_2 | DRM-free | Includes Mission+ and Black and White mode without logging in with a Bethesda.net account. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dishonored_2 | DRM-free | Includes Mission+, Black and White mode, and the Imperial Assassin's pack without logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/dishonored_series/dishonored_2_assassins_pack/|title=Dishonored 2 - Assassins Pack|date=2022-12-22}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | dishonored-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | dishonored-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | dishonored-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | dishonored-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mw4rjdrsf78 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mw4rjdrsf78 | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 403640 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 403640 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DI2CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net |  |  | Windows | Unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed on December 14, 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/bethesda-and-arkane-studios-have-removed-the-denuvo-anti-tamper-tech-from-dishonored-2/|title=Bethesda and Arkane Studios have removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Dishonored 2 - DSOGaming|date=2018-12-14}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|596060}}.
 +
{{ii}} The Bethesda.net release is no longer available as the Bethesda.net Launcher has been retired. Users who owned games in their Bethesda.net Library are able to transfer their games to their Steam account for free, even now after the launcher has been officially retired.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    = Additional content.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/bethesda-and-arkane-studios-have-removed-the-denuvo-anti-tamper-tech-from-dishonored-2/|title=Bethesda and Arkane Studios have removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Dishonored 2 - DSOGaming|date=2018-12-14}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} A {{store link|Steam|596060|demo}} is available.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Mission+ | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content">[https://bethesda.net/en/article/j581lK5INqKKc80uIGoIS/free-content-for-dishonored-2-and-death-of-the-outsider Free Content for Dishonored 2 & Death of the Outsider]</ref>| Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Mission+ | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content">[https://bethesda.net/en/article/j581lK5INqKKc80uIGoIS/free-content-for-dishonored-2-and-death-of-the-outsider Free Content for Dishonored 2 & Death of the Outsider]</ref>| Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Black and White mode | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content" /><br /> | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Black and White mode | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content" /><br /> | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Imperial Assassin’s Pack | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content" /> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Imperial Assassin's Pack | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content" /> | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} GOG version can access all DLC packs without logging into a Bethesda.net account.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+com_showLoadingScreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/dishonored/comments/5f7ku5/psa_add_com_showloadingscreen_0_to_the_launch/ PSA: Add "+com_showLoadingScreen 0" to the launch options to skip the intro videos]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+com_showLoadingScreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/dishonored/comments/5f7ku5/psa_add_com_showloadingscreen_0_to_the_launch/|title=PSA: Add "+com_showLoadingScreen 0" to the launch options to skip the intro videos|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/795-dishonored-2-intro-skip/ Dishonored 2 intro skip]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217690940939830606/#c217691032429197862|title=skip intros? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions|date=2016-11-10}}</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/795-dishonored-2-intro-skip/ Dishonored 2 intro skip]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217690940939830606/#c217691032429197862|title=skip intros? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions|date=2016-11-10}}</ref>}}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\dishonored2Config.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\dishonored2Config.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\savegame\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\savegame\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|discord                  =  
 
|discord                  =  
 
|discord notes            =  
 
|discord notes            =  
|epic games launcher      =  
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|epic games launcher      = true
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|gog galaxy                = true
 
|gog galaxy                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = 65-110° horizontal. For higher values see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or use this [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173743#p173743 FOV Changer].
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|fov notes                  = 65-110° horizontal. For higher values see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or use this [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173743#p173743 FOV Changer]. To disable FOV change when sprinting use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2517-dishonored-2-no-sprint-fov-change-fix No FOV change When Sprinting Fix]
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Enabled by default, samples unknown.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Enabled by default, samples unknown.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TXAA]]. To inject SMAA, see [[#Subpixel_Morphological_Anti-aliasing_.28SMAA.29|Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Low and high [[FXAA]], [[TXAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS to prevent physics issues.<ref name="patch1.2">{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/403640/announcements/detail/650037138913276060|title=Dishonored 2 - PC Beta Update 1.2|date=2016-11-21}}</ref> Game presents extreme frame pacing problems at any framerate other than a locked 60 or 120, even with a VRR display. The game struggles to maintain a solid 120 FPS even on very high end hardware as of 2021.
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS to prevent physics issues.<ref name="patch1.2">{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/403640/announcements/detail/650037138913276060|title=Dishonored 2 - PC Beta Update 1.2|date=2016-11-21}}</ref><br>Game presents extreme frame pacing problems at any frame rate other than a locked 60 or 120, even with a VRR display.{{cn}}
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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# You can close Cheat Engine. Mind that you have to inject the DLL whenever you run the game if you want the FOV features.
 
# You can close Cheat Engine. Mind that you have to inject the DLL whenever you run the game if you want the FOV features.
 
# In the game, use {{Key|PageUp}} and {{Key|PageDown}} to change the FOV. You can also press {{Key|Home}} to toggle HUD objective locators without having to go through the menus.
 
# In the game, use {{Key|PageUp}} and {{Key|PageDown}} to change the FOV. You can also press {{Key|Home}} to toggle HUD objective locators without having to go through the menus.
}}
 
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)]]===
 
{{ii}} SMAA anti-aliasing is a low cost solution for eliminating geometry aliasing (and other jagged edges) that looks sharper than FXAA/TXAA and can result in better performance.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Inject SMAA via Reshade with dynamic mask that doesn't affect UI|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 
# Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
 
# Download [https://mega.nz/#!UxlAVKIQ!5DIqvyFxHWr3DVn1BMfbWg6WmigAji5Ders6H92_f40 custom Reshade preset].
 
# Copy archive files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
{{ii}}This will not counter many types of aliasing, such as "sub-pixel" aliasing and "shimmering".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
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|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://dlcloud.magyaritasok.hu/file/magyaritasok/dishonored2/Dishonored_2_HUN_1.1.exe Letöltés].
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = hackable
 
|subtitles = hackable
|notes    = [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/dishonored-2-turkce-yama--110315810 Fan translation].  
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|notes    = Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/darkglyphs here].
 
|fan      = true
 
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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# Go to <code>Controller Settings</code>.
 
# Go to <code>Controller Settings</code>.
 
# Uncheck <code>Xbox Configuration Support</code> or <code>PS4 Configuration Support</code> depending on the controller you are using.
 
# Uncheck <code>Xbox Configuration Support</code> or <code>PS4 Configuration Support</code> depending on the controller you are using.
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}}
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===Depth of field re-enabling on its own===
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Create a keybind to disable DoF|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/133261907146917807/|title=Depth of Field keeps turning back on|date=2021-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Add '''arkBind "P" "r_skipDOF 1"''' to the game's main config file (not in the default keybinds section, but in the custom keybinds section), then press "P" in-game after loading a save.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add a launch argument|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/133261907146917807/|title=Depth of Field keeps turning back on|date=2021-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Add '''"+r_skipDOF 1"''' to your Steam launch parameters, or to a shortcut for the game's executable.
 +
 +
{{--}} Works only once per game launch, DOF returns after reloading saves
 +
}}
 +
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===Flickering texture artifacts on player (arm and sword)===
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HBAO+|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/dishonored/comments/omdx74/dishonored_2_pc_flashing_white_artifacting_on/|title=Dishonored 2 PC: flashing white artifacting on player model|date=2021-11-14}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open the <code>Options</code> menu from either the main menu or pause menu.
 +
# Open <code>Visuals</code> and go to the <code>Advanced Settings</code> tab.
 +
# Set <code>HBAO+</code> to <code>No</code>.
 +
# Close the menu and save your settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Dirty glass effect on screen===
 
===Dirty glass effect on screen===
 +
{{--}} The dirty glass effect appears to be tied to bloom, and cannot be disabled separately.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Bloom|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217691032432236188/|title=SOLVED Remove the dirty glass effect ? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions|date=2021-03-21}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Bloom|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217691032432236188/|title=SOLVED Remove the dirty glass effect ? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions|date=2021-03-21}}</ref>|fix=
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}}
 
}}
  
===Depth of field re-enabling on its own===
+
===Long time to load main menu===
 
+
This happens because the game pre-compiles a lot of shaders before starting.
{{Fixbox|description=Create a keybind to disable DoF|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/133261907146917807/|title=Depth of Field keeps turning back on|date=2021-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Increase shader cache size (NVIDIA-only)|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217691032434570641/?ctp=2#c133261370014946751</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/qvmf32/in_the_nvidia_control_panel_what_should_i_set_for|title=Reddit|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Add '''arkBind "P" "r_skipDOF 1"''' to the game's main config file (not in the default keybinds section, but in the custom keybinds section), then press "P" in-game after loading a save.
+
If you increase the size of your shader cache, then your PC will keep the shaders from last time playing saved and doesn't have to re-compile on restarting the game.
 
+
# Open [[Nvidia Control Panel]].
{{Fixbox|description=Add a launch argument to |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/133261907146917807/|title=Depth of Field keeps turning back on|date=2021-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
+
# Set shader cache size to a higher level.
# Add '''"+r_skipDOF 1"''' to your Steam launch parameters, or to a shortcut for the game's executable.
+
The shaders are saved under <code>{{p|localappdata}}\NVIDIA\DXCache</code>
 +
{{ii}} On AMD cards, shader cache can only be turned on or off, size can't be manually set.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amd.com/de/support/kb/faq/dh-012#faq-Shader-Cache-|title=amd.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===DOTO Mana Regen System===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Cheat table to replicate the mana system of Death of the Outsider for Dishonored 2|ref=<ref name="reddit.com">{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/dishonored/comments/a9ym0m/doto_style_mana_system_download/|title=DOTO style mana system|date=2021-11-04}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download and install [https://cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine].
 +
# Download the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mwSokrnZt0d-gjt6fW9Rdz_dkPL47fM/view Cheat table].
 +
# Launch Dishonored 2 and Cheat Engine, hook it to {{file|Dishonored2.exe}}.
 +
# Load {{file|Mana Table.CT}} and check {{file|Mana Threshold}}.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Work with Steam and GOG version.
 +
{{ii}} Can be loaded at the start of a new game, it will only work when the Outsider gives you your powers.
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/dishonored/comments/a9ym0m/doto_style_mana_system_download/ Video tutorial].
 +
}}
 +
 +
===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2798091372 D2Fix]===
 +
D2Fix is a fan-developed update patch for Dishonored 2.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 21:01, 9 February 2024

Dishonored 2
Dishonored 2 cover
Developers
Arkane Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Void Engine[1]
Release dates
Windows November 11, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 86
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 86
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Immersive sim, Action, Stealth
Themes Fantasy, Steampunk
Series Dishonored
Dishonored 2 on HowLongToBeat
Dishonored 2 on IGDB
Dishonored 2 on MobyGames
Dishonored 2 on Wikipedia
Dishonored
Dishonored 2012
Dishonored 2 2016
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider 2017

Dishonored 2 is a singleplayer first-person immersive sim, action and stealth game in the Dishonored series.

General information

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Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Includes Mission+, Black and White mode, and the Imperial Assassin's pack without logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[2]
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Bethesda.net (unavailable)
Bethesda.net Launcher
Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on December 14, 2018.[3]
A demo is available from Steam.
The Bethesda.net release is no longer available as the Bethesda.net Launcher has been retired. Users who owned games in their Bethesda.net Library are able to transfer their games to their Steam account for free, even now after the launcher has been officially retired.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Mission+ Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[4]
Windows
Black and White mode Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[4]
Windows
Imperial Assassin's Pack Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[4]
Windows
GOG version can access all DLC packs without logging into a Bethesda.net account.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the +com_showLoadingScreen 0 command line argument[5]
Apply the Dishonored 2 intro skip[6]

Game data

Gameplay settings
Gameplay settings

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\dishonored2Config.cfg
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/403640/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\savegame\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/403640/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Video settings
Video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
65-110° horizontal. For higher values see Field of view (FOV) or use this FOV Changer. To disable FOV change when sprinting use No FOV change When Sprinting Fix
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Enabled by default, samples unknown.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Low and high FXAA, TXAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS to prevent physics issues.[7]
Game presents extreme frame pacing problems at any frame rate other than a locked 60 or 120, even with a VRR display.[citation needed]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Use DLL injection with Cheat Engine[citation needed]
  1. Download Hattiwatti's DLL - works with patch 1.2[7] (exe v1.75.0.7) and patch 1.3 (exe v1.75.0.12).
  2. Download and install Cheat Engine.
  3. Once you have started the game, use the button at the left top in the Cheat Engine window to open the process selector and choose "Dishonored2.exe".
  4. Open the "Memory View" window with the button on the left.
  5. Select "Inject DLL" in the menu "Tools", then select the DLL file you unpacked from the ZIP. Confirm "Execute?" with yes.
  6. You can close Cheat Engine. Mind that you have to inject the DLL whenever you run the game if you want the FOV features.
  7. In the game, use PageUp and PageDown to change the FOV. You can also press Home to toggle HUD objective locators without having to go through the menus.

Input

Mouse settings
Mouse settings
Gamepad settings
Gamepad settings

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
Screenshot showcasing subtitles style.
Screenshot showcasing subtitles style.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, SFX, Speech, Voice options.
Surround sound
7.1.[8]
Subtitles
None, Main Dialogue, All Dialogue.
Subtitles are displayed on a faint grey background.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, Letöltés.
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, here.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Dishonored 2 (DX11).
vorpX
Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Unable to enter Fullscreen

Change value in CFG[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\.
  2. Open dishonored2Config.cfg with a text editor and look for r_fullscreen.
  3. If present change value from 2 to 1 otherwise add r_fullscreen "1" manually at the end of the file and save.
Disable fullscreen optimizations[9]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Right-click on Dishonored2.exe and click on Properties.
  3. Go to the Compatibility tab and check "Disable fullscreen optimizations".
  4. Click Apply to save the changes.

Mouse sensitivity tied to frame rate

Several users have reported inconsistent mouse movement, specifically when frame rate drops occur
Edit configuration files[10]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open dishonored2Config.cfg.
  3. Edit g_mouseClamp "360" to 180.
  4. Save the changes.

Unable to invert controller Y axis

Caused by the game recognizing the gamepad as a mouse input due to a Steam setting
Change setting in Steam Big Picture settings[citation needed]
  1. Open Steam Big Picture mode.
  2. Click on the gear in the top right (settings).
  3. Go to Controller Settings.
  4. Uncheck Xbox Configuration Support or PS4 Configuration Support depending on the controller you are using.

Depth of field re-enabling on its own

Create a keybind to disable DoF[11]
  1. Add arkBind "P" "r_skipDOF 1" to the game's main config file (not in the default keybinds section, but in the custom keybinds section), then press "P" in-game after loading a save.
Add a launch argument[11]
  1. Add "+r_skipDOF 1" to your Steam launch parameters, or to a shortcut for the game's executable.
Works only once per game launch, DOF returns after reloading saves

Flickering texture artifacts on player (arm and sword)

Disable HBAO+[12]
  1. Open the Options menu from either the main menu or pause menu.
  2. Open Visuals and go to the Advanced Settings tab.
  3. Set HBAO+ to No.
  4. Close the menu and save your settings.

Dirty glass effect on screen

The dirty glass effect appears to be tied to bloom, and cannot be disabled separately.
Disable Bloom[13]
  1. Open the Options menu from either the main menu or pause menu.
  2. Open Visuals and go to the Quality Settings tab.
  3. Set Bloom to No.
  4. Close the menu and save your settings.

Long time to load main menu

This happens because the game pre-compiles a lot of shaders before starting.

Increase shader cache size (NVIDIA-only)[14][15]

If you increase the size of your shader cache, then your PC will keep the shaders from last time playing saved and doesn't have to re-compile on restarting the game.

  1. Open Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Set shader cache size to a higher level.

The shaders are saved under %LOCALAPPDATA%\NVIDIA\DXCache

On AMD cards, shader cache can only be turned on or off, size can't be manually set.[16]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Interface Iggy
Cutscenes Bink Video

DOTO Mana Regen System

Cheat table to replicate the mana system of Death of the Outsider for Dishonored 2[17]
  1. Download and install Cheat Engine.
  2. Download the Cheat table.
  3. Launch Dishonored 2 and Cheat Engine, hook it to Dishonored2.exe.
  4. Load Mana Table.CT and check Mana Threshold.

Notes

Work with Steam and GOG version.
Can be loaded at the start of a new game, it will only work when the Outsider gives you your powers.
Video tutorial.

D2Fix

D2Fix is a fan-developed update patch for Dishonored 2.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2400
AMD FX-8320
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7970
2 GB (Nvidia), 3 GB (AMD) of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/403640/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (403640) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. New Dishonored 2 Details: Engine, Skills, AI And More Information « GamingBolt.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Previews and Blog - last accessed on 2016-11-02
  2. Dishonored 2 - Assassins Pack - last accessed on 2022-12-22
  3. Bethesda and Arkane Studios have removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Dishonored 2 - DSOGaming - last accessed on 2018-12-14
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Free Content for Dishonored 2 & Death of the Outsider
  5. PSA: Add "+com_showLoadingScreen 0" to the launch options to skip the intro videos - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  6. skip intros? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-11-10
  7. 7.0 7.1 Dishonored 2 - PC Beta Update 1.2 - last accessed on 2016-11-21
  8. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on 2020-08-25
  9. Dishonored 2 won't go full screen :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-05-12
  10. Dishonored 2 FINALLY Playable On PC (How to Fix) - YouTube - last accessed on 2018-01-14
  11. 11.0 11.1 Depth of Field keeps turning back on - last accessed on 2021-10-21
  12. Dishonored 2 PC: flashing white artifacting on player model - last accessed on 2021-11-14
  13. SOLVED Remove the dirty glass effect ? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2021-03-21
  14. https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217691032434570641/?ctp=2#c133261370014946751
  15. Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  16. amd.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  17. DOTO style mana system - last accessed on 2021-11-04