Bethesda Softworks seems to think highly of Arkane Studios' assassination game Dishonored. They've scheduled its release date for October, putting it smack-dab in the middle of the competitive holiday season.
Dishonored takes place in a world where steampunk-like technology and magic coexist. Players take on the role of Corvo, a bodyguard framed for the murder of the Empress he swore to protect. With no chance at making a decent living, Corvo becomes an assassin. He'll strike back at the shadowy forces now ruling the city of Dunwall.
The game lets you decide how to kill your targets. You can use weapons, gadgets or supernatural abilities. Players who want to be stealthy and players who would rather run in guns blazing will both be accomodated. Your decisions will affect the outcome of the mission.
Dishonored will make its debut on October 9th in North America. The Australian release is slated for October 11th. Europe is bringing up the rear with an October 12th launch.
The release date announcement comes a day after BioShock Infinite's delay to February. Infinite was originally slated for October 16th. Considering both games are steampunk-inspired shooters with non-linear elements, it's probably good news for Dishonored that 2K delayed Infinite.
Nonetheless, this holiday season is going to be a tough market for a new IP. A lot of high-profile sequels will arrive during those months. Resident Evil 6, Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Assassin's Creed 3 are all scheduled to arrive in the same month as Dishonored. Hopefully Arkane's game will be strong enough to steal the spotlight from some of these established franchises.
