The continuation of an arc that began with the assassination of Empress Jessamine Kaldwin in the original Dishonored? Or the perfect entry point into the richly realized Dishonored world? When it comes to Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, the answer is simple: both. A standalone adventure featuring Billie Lurk – a fan-favorite character who’s playable for the first time in the series – Dishonored: Death of the Outsider sends you on an impossible mission to take down a supernatural god-like figure. And with today’s launch of Death of the Outsider, the entire Dishonored series is now available on the Epic Game Store.
With new powers, enemies, settings and more, Death of the Outsider is the perfect entry point for those new to the Dishonored series. As a standalone adventure, no previous experience with any Dishonored games or DLC is necessary to jump in and experience the Empire of the Isles for the first time. But for longtime Dishonored fans, Death of the Outsider delivers a significant expansion to the Dishonored gameplay and lore. 
Some Tips & Tricks for Beginners
- Don’t feel like you need to stick to one particular playstyle. Do some experimenting during your first playthrough.
- Always look around for alternate pathways: side alleys, back doors, unlocked windows, overhead balconies, rooftops, and waterways. And be sure to look up! Go vertical when you can, along ledges, rooftops, pipes, etc. You can often sneak past an encounter that way or find an alternate entry or path.
- Give the stealth approach a shot. Sneaking, playing nonlethally, or even ghosting the missions adds even more tension and drama to situations.
- Death of the Outsider’s stealth system is mostly based on enemy view cones and occlusion. Darkness only matters at a distance, making you more hidden. Up close, enemy facing and field of view matters most, so remember to stay behind them or something that blocks their line of sight. And don’t forget to lean. If your body is behind something like a wall, you can lean out to peek ahead.
- You can play the entire game without killing if you choose. For almost all the combat moves, there are nonlethal versions such as combat choke, drop attack and slide takedown.
- Distract enemies with sound by throwing a bottle or setting an alarm clock.
- Eavesdrop on unaware enemies to absorb more information related to the world and the events unfolding around you. Similarly, read posted signs. Often characters have follow-up lines if you hang out and listen to them (or click on them further). You’ll absorb more about the world this way.
- Seek out Black Market shops to upgrade gear and buy more ammo.
- Use Foresight to locate more Bonecharms. Don’t forget to assign them and review your Bonecharm loadout periodically. Upgrade the number you can carry at Black Market shops.
- Change difficulty whenever you want. If you’re an advanced player or really into stealth, we suggest you try playing on Hard.
- Be sure to check out the tutorial videos to learn more about the game mechanics.
- Quicksave is your friend.