Dishonored 2 vs Rage 2

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: Dunwall (Empire of the Isles) & Karnaca (Serkonos)
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Unique Feature: Play as Emily or Corvo with Unique Powers, Deep Stealth & Combat Systems, Choice-Driven Narrative & Chaos System, Intricate Sandbox Level Design, 'Play Your Way' Philosophy.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-player (with some social components/events)
• Setting: Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
• Unique Feature: Combination of id Software's FPS combat with Avalanche Studios' open-world and vehicular expertise; Nanotrite superpowers; Overdrive combat mode; Wingstick.

• None (Persistent AI Combat Companions): Dishonored 2 is primarily a solo experience for the chosen protagonist (Emily or Corvo). While they interact with many allies who provide support from their base (The Dreadful Wale) or during specific scripted story moments, there are no persistent AI companions that follow the player and actively participate in general combat or stealth throughout missions.
• Meagan Foster / Billie Lurk (Narrative & Transport): As the captain of The Dreadful Wale, Meagan Foster provides transportation between major mission locations and serves as a key ally offering intel, support, and her own perspective on events. She does not accompany the player directly into mission areas as a combatant.
  Human
• Anton Sokolov (Intel & Support): Once rescued, Sokolov resides on The Dreadful Wale and provides valuable information, insights into targets, and technological assistance. He does not join in active missions.
  Human
• Supernatural Summons (Corvo's Devouring Swarm, Emily's Doppelganger - Temporary): Some supernatural powers allow for the summoning of temporary allies. Corvo can summon a swarm of rats to attack or distract enemies. Emily can create a shadowy doppelganger of herself to fight alongside her or create a diversion. These are player-controlled abilities, not independent companions.
  Rats / Shadowy Construct

• None (Primarily Solo): RAGE 2 is a single-player experience focused on Walker. While you interact with key allies like Lily Prowley, Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, and Dr. Kvasir for missions and story progression, they do not act as persistent, controllable combat companions in the field.

• Runes: Carved pieces of whalebone infused with Void energy. Found hidden throughout all levels, often requiring powers or clever exploration to reach. Used to unlock and upgrade supernatural powers for both Emily and Corvo.
• Bonecharms (Standard, Corrupted, Black): Small trinkets made of bone or other materials that provide passive buffs or unique abilities when equipped (e.g., faster movement, quieter footsteps, chance to regain health on kills). Standard Bonecharms have positive effects. Corrupted Bonecharms offer powerful benefits but also come with a negative side effect. Black Bonecharms are rarer and typically stronger versions of standard charms. Can be crafted with the right skill.
• Blueprints: Schematics found in levels, often in workshops, safes, or restricted areas. Unlocking a blueprint makes new upgrades for weapons (sword, pistol, crossbow) and gadgets (mines, grenades, rewire tools) available for purchase at Black Market shops.
• Paintings (Sokolov & Delilah Paintings): Collectible works of art created by Anton Sokolov or Delilah Copperspoon. Finding all of them in a playthrough unlocks an achievement/trophy and can be displayed in the Dreadful Wale. They also provide Coin when collected.
• Audiographs: Recordings that play back conversations or messages, providing lore, story details, or clues. Found in various locations.
• Notes, Books, Letters & Journals: Readable documents scattered throughout the world. They provide extensive backstory on the characters, locations, history of the Isles, political situations, an d the lore surrounding the Void and The Outsider.
• Outsider Shrines: Small shrines dedicated to The Outsider, often hidden. Interacting with them usually yields two Runes and sometimes a short interaction or vision related to The Outsider.

• Arks: Sealed underground bunkers from before the asteroid impact. Discovering and clearing Arks unlocks new Nanotrite abilities for Walker and new weapons. They are major points of interest and progression.
• Data Pads: PDAs or similar devices found throughout the wasteland, containing lore entries, personal logs, and information about the world, its inhabitants, and past events.
• Storage Containers: Orange-glowing containers found in various locations, holding Feltrite (upgrade currency), cash, or other resources.
• Spy Drones: Small, hovering Authority drones that must be shot down. Destroying them all in a region often contributes to location completion and rewards.
• MBTV Banners / Targets (Mutant Bash TV): Within the Mutant Bash TV arenas, specific targets or banners might need to be destroyed for challenges or completion.

• Revenge & Justice
• Power & Corruption
• Choice & Consequence
• Stealth vs. Chaos
• Supernatural Abilities
• Intrigue & Conspiracy
• Oppression & Rebellion
• Family Legacy
• Industrial Revolution & Decay (Karnaca)
• The Outsider & The Void

• Post-Apocalyptic
• Wasteland Survival
• Mutants
• Rival Factions
• Vehicular Combat
• Nanotrite Superpowers
• Anarchy
• Punk Rock Aesthetic
• Dark Humor
• Anti-Authoritarianism
• Mayhem & Carnage

• Folding Blade (Sword): Primary Melee
  The protagonist's primary melee weapon. Used for lethal combat, parrying, and assassinations. Can be upgraded for damage and other properties.
• Pistol (Standard & Silenced Variants): Firearm (Sidearm)
  A flintlock-style pistol for ranged combat. Can be upgraded for damage, accuracy, magazine size, and equipped with different ammo types (standard, explosive bullets). Silenced variants available for stealth.
• Crossbow (Standard, Sleep, Incendiary, Stinging Bolts): Ranged (Silent/Utility)
  A versatile ranged weapon. Standard bolts for lethal takedowns. Sleep Darts for non-lethal incapacitation. Incendiary Bolts for fire damage. Stinging Bolts for distraction. Can be upgraded for accuracy, reload speed, and scope.
• Grenades (Fragmentation, Sticky): Throwable Explosive
  Standard fragmentation grenades for area damage. Sticky Grenades adhere to surfaces or enemies before detonating. Upgradable for blast radius or damage.
• Mines (Springrazor, Stun Mine, Howling Bolt - if considered mine-like): Deployable Trap
  Springrazors are lethal traps that shred enemies. Stun Mines incapacitate enemies non-lethally with an electrical charge. Howling Bolts (crossbow ammo) can disorient groups. Mines can be upgraded for effectiveness.
• Supernatural Powers (Offensive - e.g., Devouring Swarm, Windblast, Shadow Kill, Doppelganger attack): Magical Abilities
  Many of Corvo's and Emily's supernatural powers have direct offensive applications, serving as powerful magical 'weapons' alongside their conventional arsenal.
• Gadgets (Rewire Tool): Utility/Environmental Weapon
  The Rewire Tool allows players to hack and reprogram enemy security systems (Walls of Light, Arc Pylons, Watchtowers) to turn them against foes or disable them.

• Sidewinder Pistol: Pistol
  Standard starting pistol. Can be upgraded with mods like a burst fire or armor-piercing rounds.
• Ranger Assault Rifle: Assault Rifle
  Versatile automatic rifle, effective at medium range. Upgradable for better stability, damage, and magazine size.
• Combat Shotgun: Shotgun
  Devastating at close range. Alternate fire mode can be a concussive blast that sends enemies flying.
• Smart Rocket Launcher: Heavy Weapon (Explosive)
  Fires rockets that can lock onto targets or be dumb-fired. Alternate fire allows for multiple target locks.
• Grav-Dart Launcher: Special Weapon
  Fires darts that can attach to enemies or objects. A second dart fired nearby will cause the first target to be violently pulled towards the second dart's impact point.
• Firestorm Revolver: Revolver (Incendiary)
  Fires rounds that can be remotely detonated to set enemies ablaze. Multiple rounds can be stuck to a target before detonation.
• Hyper-Cannon: Energy Weapon (Railgun)
  A powerful railgun that can be charged to fire a devastating penetrating shot. Can pierce multiple enemies and some cover.
• Pulse Cannon: Energy Weapon (Automatic)
  Fires rapid energy projectiles that can disintegrate enemies. Generates heat and can overheat if fired continuously.
• Wingstick: Throwable (Returning Blade)
  A signature RAGE weapon. A three-bladed boomerang that can lock onto enemies, dealing significant damage and often decapitating them. Can be upgraded for multiple targets or explosive tips.
• Grenades (Frag, EMP): Throwable (Explosive/Utility)
  Standard fragmentation grenades for area damage and EMP grenades for disabling Authority shields or vehicles.
• BFG 9000 (Bonus Weapon): Super Weapon (Energy)
  Iconic weapon from DOOM, available as a pre-order bonus or in the Deluxe Edition. Fires a massive ball of energy that obliterates most enemies.
• Feltrite Laser Launcher (Rise of the Ghosts DLC): Energy Weapon
  A powerful laser weapon introduced in the 'Rise of the Ghosts' expansion.
• Sword of Transitus (TerrorMania DLC): Melee/Special Weapon
  A magical sword introduced in the 'TerrorMania' expansion, capable of powerful melee attacks and interacting with dimensional rifts.

• Protagonist's Attire (Corvo's Coat & Mask, Emily's Outfit): The primary outfits worn by Corvo and Emily. While visually distinct, they do not offer direct stat-based armor values that can be swapped or upgraded in the traditional RPG sense. Protection is based on player skill, health upgrades (via Runes for Enhancements), and potentially some Bonecharm effects.
• Bonecharms (Defensive Perks): While not armor pieces, many Bonecharms provide defensive benefits, such as increased health, faster mana regeneration (for powers), reduced damage from specific sources, or a chance to deflect projectiles. These are equipped in limited slots.
• Character Enhancements (Via Runes): Players can spend Runes on passive Character Enhancements that improve survivability, such as increasing maximum health, mana, or improving stealth, effectively acting as character-level 'armor' upgrades.
• No Traditional Armor System: Dishonored 2 does not feature a system where players loot or craft different pieces of armor (helmets, chest plates, etc.) with varying defense stats. The focus is on powers, gadgets, stealth, and combat skill rather than gear-based damage mitigation through swappable armor items.

• Ranger Armor (Walker's Suit): Walker's signature Ranger armor. While not customizable with different pieces in the traditional RPG sense, its capabilities are enhanced through Nanotrite abilities and upgrades that improve Walker's health, damage resistance (via Constitution ability), and combat effectiveness. Cosmetic variations might be available through editions or unlocks.
• Nicholas Raine Armor (Deluxe Edition): A cosmetic armor skin for Walker, styled after Nicholas Raine, the protagonist of the original RAGE. Included in the Deluxe Edition.

• Corvo Attano's Attire: Corvo wears his signature long, dark coat and iconic assassin mask. While the player doesn't customize individual clothing pieces for Corvo, his outfit is a distinct and recognizable part of his character design throughout the game.
• Emily Kaldwin's Attire: Emily wears a more practical, royal-but-functional outfit suitable for stealth and combat, including a fitted jacket, trousers, and often a scarf or bandana covering her lower face. Like Corvo, her primary outfit is fixed for her playable role, though it might have subtle variations or appear different in flashbacks/formals.
• No Direct Clothing Customization System: Dishonored 2 does not feature a system where players can collect and equip different clothing items or armor pieces to change stats or appearance beyond the default outfits of the chosen protagonist. Character progression is through powers, enhancements, bonecharms, and weapon/gadget upgrades.

• Ranger Armor: Walker's primary attire is the Ranger suit. While direct aesthetic customization of the suit itself (beyond choosing male/female Walker) is limited in the base game, different editions or unlocks (like the Nicholas Raine Armor skin in the Deluxe Edition) provided alternate appearances.
• Weapon Skins: Some editions or DLCs offered cosmetic skins for weapons (e.g., Reaper Assault Rifle skin in TerrorMania Deluxe upgrade).
• Vehicle Skins: Skins were available for vehicles, particularly the Phoenix, like the Wasteland Celebrity Phoenix skin or Mutant Monster Truck skin through special editions or DLCs.

• The Dreadful Wale (Player Hub / Boat): Watercraft / Mobile Base
  A stolen ship captained by Meagan Foster (Billie Lurk). It serves as the player's mobile hub between missions in Karnaca. Onboard, players can interact with allies like Sokolov and Meagan, review mission briefings, and display collected paintings. It is used for travel between major coastal districts of Karnaca but is not directly piloted by the player in an open sea.
• Carriages (Environmental / Scripted): Horse-Drawn Land Vehicle
  Carriages are present in some city environments like Dunwall and Karnaca, primarily as environmental elements or part of scripted sequences. The player does not freely drive or control them for general traversal.
• Skiffs / Small Boats (Environmental / Scripted): Minor Watercraft
  Small boats or skiffs might be used for very short, scripted traversal sequences within a level or found as environmental details in Karnaca's docks, but are not general-purpose player-controlled vehicles.
• Traversal Powers (Blink / Far Reach - Primary Movement): Supernatural Locomotion
  Corvo's Blink (short-range teleportation) and Emily's Far Reach (tendril-like grapple for pulling or moving) are their primary means of advanced traversal, allowing them to quickly navigate vertical spaces, cross gaps, and access hidden areas. These powers effectively replace the need for many conventional vehicles within the dense, multi-layered levels.

• Phoenix: Primary Player Vehicle (Upgradable All-Terrain Assault Car)
  Walker's main customizable and upgradable vehicle. Equipped with machine guns, rockets, and other unlockable offensive and defensive capabilities. Can be summoned almost anywhere in the wasteland.
• Icarus: Gyrocopter / Light Air Vehicle
  A small, agile gyrocopter allowing for aerial traversal and reconnaissance of the wasteland. Useful for reaching high places or bypassing difficult terrain.
• Raptor: Motorcycle
  A fast and nimble motorcycle for quick travel across the wasteland, though offering little protection.
• ChazCar: Classic Car (Customizable)
  A pre-war classic car that can be found and driven, belonging to Chaz Morass. Can be upgraded.
• Booma (Goon Squad Monster Truck): Monster Truck (Faction Vehicle)
  A heavily armored and armed monster truck used by the Goon Squad. Can be commandeered.
• Pulverizer (River Hogs Vehicle): Heavy Armored Vehicle (Faction Vehicle)
  A large, durable vehicle used by the River Hogs, often equipped with powerful weaponry.
• Various Buggies & Trucks: Land Vehicles (Assorted)
  A wide assortment of other driveable vehicles belonging to different factions or found abandoned, including light buggies, transport trucks, and armored cars. Most vehicles encountered can be driven.
• Mutant Monster Truck (Deluxe Edition Skin): Vehicle Skin
  A cosmetic skin for a monster truck, included in the Deluxe Edition.

• Corvo Attano: Protagonist / Royal Protector & Spymaster
  One of the two playable characters. The protagonist of the first Dishonored. Now older, he seeks to restore his daughter Emily to the throne after she is usurped. Wields his signature supernatural powers (Blink, Bend Time, Devouring Swarm, etc.) gifted by The Outsider.
• Emily Kaldwin: Protagonist / Empress of the Isles
  One of the two playable characters. Daughter of Corvo Attano and the late Empress Jessamine Kaldwin. After being dethroned by Delilah, she embarks on a quest to reclaim her empire, developing her own unique set of supernatural powers (Far Reach, Domino, Mesmerize, etc.) from The Outsider.
• Delilah Copperspoon (Claimant to the Throne): Main Antagonist / Powerful Witch
  The primary antagonist. A powerful witch with a deep connection to the Void and a claim to the throne of the Empire, asserting she is Jessamine Kaldwin's half-sister. She leads a coven of witches and orchestrated the coup against Emily.
• The Outsider: Enigmatic Void Entity / Power Granter
  A mysterious, god-like being from the Void who observes and occasionally intervenes in human affairs by granting supernatural powers to individuals he finds 'interesting,' like Corvo and Emily. His motives are ambiguous.
• Meagan Foster / Billie Lurk: Ally / Captain of the Dreadful Wale
  The captain of the ship 'The Dreadful Wale,' which serves as the player's mobile base. She aids the protagonist in their journey to Karnaca. She has a mysterious past and her own connections to characters from the Dishonored universe (revealed to be Billie Lurk from DLCs of the first game).
• Anton Sokolov: Ally / Natural Philosopher & Inventor
  A brilliant inventor and artist from the first game, now elderly. He is captured by Kirin Jindosh and becomes a key ally once rescued, providing insights and technological assistance.
• Kirin Jindosh: Antagonist / Grand Inventor to the Duke
  A sociopathic genius inventor responsible for creating the deadly Clockwork Soldiers. He resides in the intricate Clockwork Mansion and is a key ally of Duke Abele and Delilah.
• Duke Luca Abele of Serkonos: Antagonist / Corrupt Ruler
  The tyrannical and decadent Duke of Serkonos, ruling from Karnaca's Grand Palace. He is a key supporter of Delilah's coup.
• Breanna Ashworth (Curator of the Royal Conservatory): Antagonist / Witch Coven Leader
  The head of Delilah's coven of witches, based in Karnaca's Royal Conservatory. She draws power from occult artifacts and is a formidable supernatural threat.
• Aramis Stilton (Former Mine Baron): Key NPC / Figure in a Time Anomaly
  A former mine owner whose mind was shattered by witnessing The Outsider during a séance. His dilapidated manor exists in two timelines (past and present), which the player navigates using a special timepiece.
• Paolo (Leader of the Howlers) & Vice Overseer Byrne (Leader of the Overseers in Karnaca): Faction Leaders / Optional Targets
  Leaders of two rival factions in Karnaca's Dust District. The player can choose to ally with one, eliminate both, or find alternative solutions to their conflict.
• Hypatia / The Crown Killer (Dr. Alexandria Hypatia): Antagonist (Initially) / Victim / Scientist
  A brilliant but tortured alchemist at the Addermire Institute who, under duress or manipulation, becomes the serial killer known as the Crown Killer. The player can choose to cure her or kill her.

• Walker: Protagonist / The Last Ranger
  The player character. Can be male or female. The last surviving Ranger of Vineland, seeking to avenge their fallen comrades and stop The Authority. Infused with Nanotrites, granting powerful abilities.
• Lily Prowley: Ally / Walker's Adoptive Sister
  Walker's adoptive sister and a key figure from Vineland. She provides support, mission objectives, and drives much of Walker's initial motivation. Daughter of Erwina Prowley.
• General Martin Cross: Main Antagonist / Leader of The Authority
  The primary villain and leader of the technologically advanced and oppressive faction, The Authority. He aims to control the wasteland and utilizes cloning technology to ensure his survival.
• Loosum Hagar: Ally / Mayor of Wellspring
  The pragmatic mayor of the trade town Wellspring. One of the three key figures Walker needs to recruit for Project Dagger, focusing on vehicular and firepower aspects.
• John Marshall: Ally / Ex-Ranger Resistance Leader
  A former Ranger and an old war buddy of Erwina Prowley. He leads a resistance movement in Gunbarrel and helps Walker with tactical and weaponry aspects of Project Dagger.
• Dr. Anton Kvasir: Ally / Eccentric Scientist
  A brilliant but eccentric scientist specializing in Nanotrites and mutations. He is crucial for developing the means to permanently defeat General Cross as part of Project Dagger.
• Erwina Prowley (Mentioned/Flashbacks): Legendary Ranger / Walker's Adoptive Mother
  A renowned Ranger and Walker's adoptive mother, Lily's biological mother. Her legacy inspires Walker.

• Main Missions (Dunwall & Karnaca Chapters)
  A series of story-driven missions that take the player from the coup in Dunwall to various districts of Karnaca as they hunt down Delilah's allies and seek a way to defeat her and reclaim the throne. Each mission is set in a large, sandbox-style level with a primary target and multiple objectives (e.g., 'A Long Day in Dunwall', 'Edge of the World', 'The Good Doctor', 'The Clockwork Mansion', 'The Royal Conservatory', 'Dust District', 'A Crack in the Slab', 'The Grand Palace', 'Death to the Empress').
• Target Elimination (Lethal or Non-Lethal)
  Each main mission typically focuses on eliminating a key target allied with Delilah. Players can choose to kill the target directly or discover and execute a more complex, non-lethal method to neutralize them (e.g., stripping their powers, exposing their crimes, trapping them in their own machinations).
• Side Objectives & Exploration
  Within each mission level, there are numerous optional objectives, hidden areas, safes to crack, civilian requests, and lore items (audiographs, notes, books) to discover. Completing these can provide extra coin, Runes, Bonecharms, Blueprints, or a deeper understanding of the world and characters.
• Black Market Shop Visits
  Locate Black Market shops hidden within mission levels to purchase ammunition, health/mana elixirs, grenades, mines, weapon/gadget upgrades (using collected Blueprints and coin), and sometimes unique items or information.
• Collecting Runes & Bonecharms
  Seek out and collect Runes (to unlock/upgrade powers) and Bonecharms (for passive buffs) using The Heart (Corvo) or Void Gaze (Emily) to sense their location. These are often hidden in well-guarded or hard-to-reach places.
• New Game Plus
  After completing the game, players can start a New Game Plus playthrough, retaining all previously unlocked powers, Runes, and Bonecharm traits. A key feature of NG+ is the ability to select powers from both Emily's and Corvo's skill trees, regardless of the chosen character.

• Main Story Missions (Project Dagger)
  A series of core missions focused on Walker's efforts to recruit three key allies (Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, Dr. Anton Kvasir) and execute Project Dagger to defeat General Cross and The Authority. These missions often involve infiltrating enemy strongholds, rescuing characters, and large-scale battles.
• Ark Hunting
  Locating and clearing out Arks, which are sealed pre-apocalypse bunkers. Successfully accessing an Ark rewards Walker with new Nanotrite abilities or powerful weapons.
• Bandit Dens / Authority Sentries / Mutant Nests
  Clearing out various enemy encampments scattered throughout the wasteland. These typically involve defeating all enemies in the area and destroying specific objectives or looting containers. Contributes to regional completion and provides resources.
• Convoy Destruction
  Intercepting and destroying heavily armed convoys belonging to different factions that roam the wasteland. Requires vehicular combat skills and often culminates in a battle against a powerful lead vehicle.
• Mutant Bash TV (MBTV)
  Participating in a televised death sport arena, fighting waves of mutants for fame and fortune (in-game currency and rewards). Features different arenas and increasing difficulty.
• Races
  Participating in vehicular races found at various locations in the wasteland. Winning races provides rewards and parts for vehicle upgrades.
• Bounties & Side Missions
  Undertaking specific tasks or hunting down wanted individuals for rewards, often obtained from bounty boards in trade towns or from various NPCs.
• Rise of the Ghosts (DLC Campaign)
  A new storyline where Walker confronts the Ghost faction in a new region called the Overgrown City, acquiring the Feltrite Laser Launcher and the Void Nanotrite ability.
• TerrorMania (DLC Campaign)
  Walker ventures into the Deadlands, a twisted alternate reality, to reverse a curse and fight the Army of the Dead, armed with the new Sword of Transitus.

Available in Standard Edition and a Collector's Edition. The Collector's Edition included a replica of Corvo Attano's mask and stand, Emily Kaldwin's ring replica, a propaganda poster, a SteelBook case, and the 'Imperial Assassin's Pack' digital items (bonecharms, lore book, in-game currency). Pre-orders often included Dishonored: Definitive Edition.

A standalone expansion/sequel, 'Dishonored: Death of the Outsider' (starring Billie Lurk), was released in 2017. For Dishonored 2 itself, a significant free update added a New Game Plus mode (allowing players to access both Emily's and Corvo's powers in a single playthrough) and custom difficulty settings.

• Q: Can I play as both Emily and Corvo in one playthrough of Dishonored 2?
  A: In the initial playthrough, you choose to play as either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano for the entire campaign. However, after completing the game once, a New Game Plus mode is unlocked which allows you to start a new game with access to all powers from both Emily and Corvo, regardless of which character you choose to play as.
• Q: What is the Chaos system in Dishonored 2?
  A: The Chaos system tracks the player's actions throughout the game, primarily how many people they kill. A Low Chaos playthrough (minimal kills, non-lethal takedowns) results in a more optimistic world state, fewer hostile enemies like Bloodflies, and a more hopeful ending. A High Chaos playthrough (many kills) leads to a darker world, more Bloodflies and guards, more pessimistic dialogue, and a bleaker ending. Specific character fates can also be affected.
• Q: Are there non-lethal options for all main targets?
  A: Yes, a core design philosophy of Dishonored 2 is player choice. Every main assassination target in the game has a non-lethal elimination method, often more complex or requiring more investigation to discover and execute than a straightforward lethal approach. Choosing non-lethal methods contributes to Low Chaos.
• Q: What is Karnaca?
  A: Karnaca is the primary setting for most of Dishonored 2. It's a coastal city in Serkonos, known as the 'Jewel of the South.' It has a distinct visual style inspired by southern European and Mediterranean cities, characterized by its sunny climate (though often plagued by dust storms due to silver mining), wind turbines, grand architecture, and significant problems with Bloodfly infestations and political corruption under Duke Abele.
• Q: Can I play Dishonored 2 without using any supernatural powers?
  A: Yes, at the beginning of the game, when The Outsider offers powers, the player can choose to refuse them. This enables a 'No Powers' playthrough, which is a significantly more challenging experience relying purely on stealth, gadgets, combat skills, and environmental awareness. There is an achievement/trophy for completing the game this way.
• Q: What is the 'Void Engine'?
  A: The Void Engine is Arkane Studios' proprietary game engine used for Dishonored 2 and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider. It is a heavily modified version of id Software's id Tech 5 engine, tailored to support Arkane's signature immersive sim gameplay, detailed environments, and distinct art style.

• Q: When was Rage 2 released?
  A: Rage 2 was released on May 14, 2019.
• Q: Who developed Rage 2?
  A: Rage 2 was co-developed by Avalanche Studios (known for open-world games like Mad Max and Just Cause) and id Software (creators of DOOM and the original Rage).
• Q: What is the story of Rage 2 about?
  A: Players control Walker, the last Ranger, in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting against the tyrannical Authority led by General Cross, as well as various gangs and mutants. The goal is to gather allies and execute Project Dagger to stop The Authority.
• Q: What are Nanotrite abilities?
  A: Nanotrite abilities are powerful, upgradable superpowers that Walker can unlock from Arks. They include offensive skills like Slam and Shatter, defensive ones like Barrier, and utility powers like Grav-Jump and Dash. Activating Overdrive supercharges these abilities and weapons.
• Q: Is Rage 2 an open-world game?
  A: Yes, Rage 2 features a large, seamless open world with diverse biomes, which players can traverse using a variety of vehicles. The world is filled with activities, enemy encampments, and locations to discover.
• Q: Does Rage 2 have multiplayer?
  A: No, Rage 2 is a single-player game. It did feature some online social components like community challenges and events post-launch but no direct co-op or competitive multiplayer.
• Q: What kind of vehicles are in Rage 2?
  A: Players can drive a wide range of wasteland vehicles, including the upgradable Phoenix (main player vehicle), motorcycles (Raptor), gyrocopters (Icarus), monster trucks, and various faction-specific buggies and combat vehicles. If you see it, you can generally drive it.
• Q: Are there DLCs for Rage 2?
  A: Yes, two major expansions were released: 'Rise of the Ghosts' and 'TerrorMania,' both adding new story content, regions, enemies, weapons, and abilities.

Developed on Arkane's Void Engine (a modified id Tech 5), Dishonored 2 features a distinct 'painterly' art style with stylized character models and richly detailed environments. Karnaca's design is inspired by southern European coastal cities, showcasing vibrant colors mixed with industrial decay and dust storms. The game is known for its intricate level architecture and environmental storytelling.

Original score composed by Daniel Licht, featuring atmospheric and often melancholic orchestral pieces that reflect the game's dark, industrial, and supernatural themes. Sound design is crucial for stealth gameplay, with distinct audio cues for enemy patrols, awareness levels, traps, and power usage. Voice acting from a notable cast (e.g., Rosario Dawson, Sam Rockwell, Vincent D'Onofrio, Pedro Pascal) brings characters to life.

Features a first-person HUD displaying health (red) and mana (blue) bars, equipped powers/gadgets, and contextual prompts. A radial menu is used for selecting powers and weapons. The Heart (Corvo) or Void Gaze (Emily - conceptual equivalent for finding Runes/Bonecharms) helps locate collectibles. Journal tracks quests, lore, and targets. Chaos level is subtly indicated by world state and ending outcomes rather than a persistent UI element.

Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist strength, options to adjust UI element size, colorblind modes, and various gameplay toggles for difficulty and visual comfort (e.g., reducing head bob).

• Official PC system requirements from Arkane Studios/Bethesda. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially detailed city districts), and background applications. An SSD is recommended for optimal loading times.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and good cooling. **Dishonored 2 can be demanding, particularly at higher settings or resolutions, due to its detailed environments and complex AI.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for AI pathfinding and complex level interactions.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: NVIDIA Ansel support for screenshots. No native widespread upscaling tech like DLSS/FSR in original release, but this could vary with patches or PC driver features.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, View Distance, Shadow Quality, Anti-Aliasing, Decal Quality, Water Quality, and Post-Processing effects heavily impact performance.
• Game Name: Dishonored 2

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Rage 2 (Released May 2019). This information is based on official Minimum/Recommended PC specifications from Bethesda Softworks and includes extrapolated tiers for higher performance targets, adapted to the requested JSON structure for a May 2025 context. Laptop GPU mentions for RTX 50 series are speculative and represent overkill for this title.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, dependent on TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling. Rage 2 is moderately demanding; most modern gaming laptops should run it well, but good TGP and cooling ensure smoother high-framerate gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.
• Game Name: Rage 2

• Upscaling Tech: NVIDIA Ansel support for screenshots. No native widespread upscaling tech like DLSS/FSR in original release, but this could vary with patches or PC driver features.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, View Distance, Shadow Quality, Anti-Aliasing, Decal Quality, Water Quality, and Post-Processing effects heavily impact performance.

• Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.

• G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
• C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for AI pathfinding and complex level interactions.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.

• G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.