Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

About Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Arkane Studios released Dishonored: Death of the Outsider on September 14, 2017 as a standalone sequel to Dishonored 2. You play Billie Lurk in Karnaca, a sun-drenched city built on water and secrets. This adventure game blends stealth, RPG elements, and puzzle solving on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The story picks up months after the previous title when Billie reunites with her mentor Daud to hunt down the supernatural entity known as the Outsider. It offers a focused narrative about killing a god while retaining the series' signature vertical level design and fluid movement mechanics.

Gameplay

You control Billie Lurk through three-act structures filled with dense environments. Your primary loop involves scouting areas from above using the Blink ability to cross gaps instantly or climbing walls. Combat relies on disabling guards with non-lethal takedowns or using magic like Possession to turn enemies against their allies. You gather mana crystals to upgrade abilities and customize your loadout before missions. The game tracks your chaos level based on how many people you kill, which alters NPC dialogue and the ending sequence. Each mission offers multiple paths through the map, requiring you to balance stealth with aggressive magical attacks to reach your targets.

What Players Think

Critics and players have responded well to this title despite it being a smaller expansion. The game holds an 80.9 out of 100 score on IGDB based on 221 ratings. PlayPile data shows the average playtime for a standard run sits around 12 hours, though completionists who find all collectibles spend nearly double that time. Community mood analysis indicates players feel most engaged during the water-themed levels in Karnaca. Review snippets frequently mention the tight controls and satisfying magic system as high points. While some users noted the shorter length compared to full sequels, the overall sentiment remains positive regarding the story depth and character development.

PlayPile's Take

This game works best if you already enjoy Arkane's style of vertical stealth gameplay. It is worth buying on PC or consoles for its tight mechanics and strong narrative closure. The price point is usually lower than a full-priced RPG, making it an accessible entry. There are no multiplayer modes to worry about since this is strictly single-player content. You will earn achievements for completing specific challenges like finishing a mission without taking damage. Skip this if you want a long open world but pick it up for a polished 15-hour story focused on skill and choice.

Storyline

Set a couple of months after the end of Dishonored 2, Billie Lurk returns to Karnaca to reunite with her mentor, the legendary assassin Daud. Together, they will explore the dark underbelly of the city to recover artifacts in order to kill the source of chaos within the Empire, the Outsider himself. The story will delve more into the Outsider's past and the reason for his existence.