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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2016}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dishonored-2|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2843/dishonored-2|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dishonored-2|86}}
 
|steam appid  = 403640
 
|steam appid  = 403640
 
|steam appid side  = 596060
 
|steam appid side  = 596060
|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 1431426311
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|official site= https://bethesda.net/en/game/dishonored2
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|hltb        = 26731
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = dishonored-2
 
|wikipedia    = Dishonored 2
 
|wikipedia    = Dishonored 2
 
|winehq      = 18061
 
|winehq      = 18061
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.dishonored.com/ Official game site]
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{{GOG.com links|1431426311|dishonored_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ZM5P3UK | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DI2CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DI2CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DISHONORED2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DISHONORED2 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3057-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3057-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dishonored_2 | DRM-free | Includes Mission+ and Black and White mode without logging in with a Bethesda.net account | | 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 }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 403640 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 403640 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{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}} {{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.
 
{{ii}} A {{store link|Steam|596060|demo}} is available.
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{{DLC|
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{{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 }}
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{{DLC/row| Black and White mode | Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.<ref name="free-content" /><br /> | 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 }}
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}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{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>}}
 
{{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>}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/795-dishonored-2-intro-skip/ Dishonored 2 intro skip]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217690940939830606/ skip intros? :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions]</ref>}}
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{{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>}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|Dishonored 2 gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
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|gog galaxy            = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes      =
|xbox cloud           =  
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|origin                 =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =  
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|xbox cloud             = false
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Dishonored 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Image|Dishonored 2 video settings.png|Video settings}}
{{Image|Dishonored 2 advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.}}
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{{Image|Dishonored 2 advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dishonored-2/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dishonored-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = always on
|anisotropic notes          = Appears to be enabled by default, samples unknown, cannot be disabled.
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|anisotropic notes          = Enabled by default, samples unknown.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TXAA]]. To inject SMAA, see [[#Subpixel_Morphological_Anti-aliasing_.28SMAA.29|Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|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>
 
|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>
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DLL injection with Cheat Engine|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use DLL injection with Cheat Engine|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1121-dishonored-2-fov-changer/ Hattiwatti's DLL] - works with patch 1.2<ref name="patch1.2"/> (exe v1.75.0.7) and patch 1.3 (exe v1.75.0.12).
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1121-dishonored-2-fov-changer/ Hattiwatti's DLL] - works with patch 1.2<ref name="patch1.2"/> (exe v1.75.0.7) and patch 1.3 (exe v1.75.0.12).
# Download and install [http://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine].
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# Download and install [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine].
 
# 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".
 
# 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".
 
# Open the "Memory View" window with the button on the left.
 
# Open the "Memory View" window with the button on the left.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)]]===
{{Image|Dishonored 2 mouse settings.png|Mouse settings.}}
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{{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.
{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Inject SMAA via Reshade with dynamic mask that doesn't affect UI|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
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# Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
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# Download [https://mega.nz/#!UxlAVKIQ!5DIqvyFxHWr3DVn1BMfbWg6WmigAji5Ders6H92_f40 custom Reshade preset].
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# Copy archive files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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{{ii}}This will not counter many types of aliasing, such as "sub-pixel" aliasing and "shimmering".
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}}
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==Input==
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{{Image|Dishonored 2 mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}}
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{{Image|Dishonored 2 gamepad settings.png|Gamepad settings}}
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = Wired, V1
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|haptic feedback notes    = Can be disabled.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts
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|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts.
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
 
|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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Dishonored 2 keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings
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Dishonored 2 HUD settings.png|HUD settings
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</gallery>
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Dishonored 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Image|Dishonored_2_subtitles_screenshot.png|Screenshot showcasing subtitles style.}}
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, SFX, Speech, Voice options
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, SFX, Speech, Voice options.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Mixing is good.
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|surround sound notes    = 7.1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=2020-08-25}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = None, Main Dialogue, All Dialogue
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|subtitles notes          = None, Main Dialogue, All Dialogue.<br /> Subtitles are displayed on a faint grey background.
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
|native 3d                  = unknown
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|native 3d                  = false
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
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===Unable to enter Fullscreen===
 
===Unable to enter Fullscreen===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change value in CFG|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change value in CFG|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\</code>
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\dishonored2\base\</code>.
# Open <code>dishonored2Config.cfg</code> with a text editor and look for <code>r_fullscreen</code>
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# Open <code>dishonored2Config.cfg</code> with a text editor and look for <code>r_fullscreen</code>.
 
# If present change value from <code>2</code> to <code>1</code> otherwise add <code>r_fullscreen "1"</code> manually at the end of the file and save.
 
# If present change value from <code>2</code> to <code>1</code> otherwise add <code>r_fullscreen "1"</code> manually at the end of the file and save.
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}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable fullscreen optimizations|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/1842367319511705893/#c1333474229072233494|title=Dishonored 2 won't go full screen :: Dishonored 2 General Discussions|date=2017-05-12}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Right-click on <code>Dishonored2.exe</code> and click on Properties.
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# Go to the Compatibility tab and check "Disable fullscreen optimizations".
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# Click Apply to save the changes.
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}}
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===Mouse sensitivity tied to frame rate===
 +
{{ii}} Several users have reported inconsistent mouse movement, specifically when frame rate drops occur
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZvb1L99izQ|title=Dishonored 2 FINALLY Playable On PC (How to Fix) - YouTube|date=2018-01-14}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>dishonored2Config.cfg</code>.
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# Edit <code>g_mouseClamp "360"</code> to <code>180</code>.
 +
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Change setting in Steam Big Picture settings|ref={{cn|date=May 2018}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change setting in Steam Big Picture settings|ref={{cn|date=May 2018}}|fix=
# Open Steam Big Picture mode
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# Open Steam Big Picture mode.
# Click on the gear in the top right (settings)
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# Click on the gear in the top right (settings).
# Go to <code>Controller Settings</code>
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# 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
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# Uncheck <code>Xbox Configuration Support</code> or <code>PS4 Configuration Support</code> depending on the controller you are using.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Dirty glass effect on screen===
 
===Dirty glass effect on screen===
{{ii}} Part of the game's visuals so there is no official way to disable the effect
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Bloom|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/403640/discussions/0/217691032432236188/</ref>|fix=
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{{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=
# Open the <code>Options</code> menu from either the main menu or pause menu
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# Open the <code>Options</code> menu from either the main menu or pause menu.
# Open <code>Visuals</code> and go to the <code>Quality Settings</code> tab
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# Open <code>Visuals</code> and go to the <code>Quality Settings</code> tab.
# Set <code>Bloom</code> to <code>No</code>
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# Set <code>Bloom</code> to <code>No</code>.
# Close the menu and save your settings
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# Close the menu and save your settings.
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} As this effect appears to be linked to how the game renders bloom, there is no official way to disable the effect while also keeping bloom enabled.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  = 5.0
 
|shader model versions  = 5.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = Wwise
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
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|interface        = Iggy
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7970
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7970
|minVRAM  = 2/3 GB
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|minVRAM  = 2 GB (Nvidia), 3 GB (AMD)
  
 
|recOS    = 8, 10
 
|recOS    = 8, 10
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
|recVRAM  = 6/8 GB
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|recVRAM  = 6 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD)
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]

Revision as of 12:08, 14 June 2021

Dishonored 2
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Developers
Arkane Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Void Engine[1]
Release dates
Windows November 11, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 86
OpenCritic 86
IGDB 86
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

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Bethesda.net
Bethesda.net Launcher
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Includes Mission+ and Black and White mode without logging in with a Bethesda.net account
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed.[2]
A demo is available.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Mission+ Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[3]
Windows
Black and White mode Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[3]
Windows
Imperial Assassin’s Pack Available after logging in with a Bethesda.net account.[3]
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the +com_showLoadingScreen 0 command line argument[4]
Apply the Dishonored 2 intro skip[5]

Game data

Gameplay settings
Gameplay settings

Configuration file(s) location

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

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

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.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Enabled by default, samples unknown.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, TXAA. To inject SMAA, see Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS to prevent physics issues.[6]
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[6] (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.

Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)

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.
Inject SMAA via Reshade with dynamic mask that doesn't affect UI[citation needed]
  1. Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
  2. Download custom Reshade preset.
  3. Copy archive files to <path-to-game>.
This will not counter many types of aliasing, such as "sub-pixel" aliasing and "shimmering".

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.[7]
Subtitles
None, Main Dialogue, All Dialogue.
Subtitles are displayed on a faint grey background.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

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[8]
  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[9]
  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.

Dirty glass effect on screen

Disable Bloom[10]
  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.
As this effect appears to be linked to how the game renders bloom, there is no official way to disable the effect while also keeping bloom enabled.

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

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
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