Dishonored Timeline ( Real )

company_foundation
October 2000

Arkane Studios Founded

Arkane Studios, the developer behind Dishonored, was founded.

media_event
June 5, 2011

E3 First Trailer Release

The first trailer for Dishonored was unveiled to the public at E3, generating early interest.

game_release
October 9, 2012

Dishonored Release

Dishonored, an action-adventure stealth game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, was officially released.

award
March 20, 2013

Dishonored Wins BAFTA Award

Dishonored won the BAFTA Games Award for Best Game.

dlc_release
April 16, 2013

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall DLC Released

The first major DLC expansion for Dishonored, The Knife of Dunwall, was released.

dlc_release
August 13, 2013

Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches DLC Released

The second major DLC expansion for Dishonored, The Brigmore Witches, was released.

game_release
October 14, 2015

Dishonored Definitive Edition Released

Dishonored Definitive Edition, featuring enhanced graphics and all DLC content, was released for PlayStation 4.

Dishonored Timeline ( Fictional )

appointment
Early 1837

Corvo Attano Appointed Royal Protector

Corvo Attano is appointed as the Royal Protector to Empress Jessamine Kaldwin.

assassination
Late 1837

Empress Jessamine Kaldwin Assassinated

The Empress Jessamine Kaldwin is assassinated during a coup, leading to chaos in Dunwall.

imprisonment
Late 1837

Corvo Imprisoned and Framed

Corvo is framed for the Empress's assassination and imprisoned awaiting execution.

escape
Late 1837

Corvo Escapes and Receives Powers

Corvo escapes prison with the help of Loyalists and meets the Outsider, who grants him supernatural powers.

mission
Early 1838

Corvo Begins Rescue Missions

Corvo undertakes missions to rescue the kidnapped Emily Kaldwin and eliminate those responsible for the coup.

rescue
Early 1838

Corvo Reclaims Emily Kaldwin

Corvo rescues Emily Kaldwin from the conspirators intending to control the throne.

confrontation
Early 1838

Corvo Defeats Lord Regent Hiram Burrows

Corvo confronts and defeats Lord Regent Hiram Burrows, the coup leader.

coronation
Mid 1838

Emily Kaldwin Named Empress

Emily Kaldwin is crowned as the rightful Empress of Dunwall.