'Dishonored 2' release date: Bethesda announces Nov. 11 launch; game gets star-studded voice cast

Emily will be seen in action on "Dishonored 2" on Nov. 11. Twitter/Dishonored

"Dishonored 2" is officially dropping on Nov. 11, publisher Bethesda has announced. First announced during last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the upcoming stealth video game is set to be one of Bethesda's holiday treats for fans.

Bethesda is showing off some gameplay in its upcoming E3 2016 showcase called BE3 on June 12 at 7 p.m. PST (10 p.m. ET) in Los Angeles. "Dishonored 2" and other games will also be playable during this event. A "top-secret band" is also expected to perform.

Take back what's yours on November 11, 2016 #Dishonored2 pic.twitter.com/KOpT9mwKBw

— Dishonored (@dishonored) May 3, 2016

Interested fans can check out the studio's website for more information about the event. Those who can't make it can watch the action via Twitch and YouTube.

"Dishonored 2" has a star-studded voice cast namely "Daredevil" star Vincent D'Onofrio (Luca Abele, Duke of Serkonos), Rosario Dawson (Meagan Foster, Dreadful Wale Captain) and "Game of Thrones" star Pedro Pascal (Paolo, Howler Gang Leader).

Other "Dishonored 2" voice cast members include Sam Rockwell (Mortimer Ramsey, Dunwall City Watch) and Jamie Hector (Liam Byrne, Vice Overseer) and "Gotham" star Robin Lord Taylor (The Outsider).

The protagonists of "Dishonored 2" – Corvo Attano and Emily Kaldwin – will be voiced by "Fallout 4" voice actors Stephen Russell and Erica Luttrell, respectively.

The sequel developed by Arkane Studios moves out of Dunwall and into Corvo's hometown Karnaca where the corrupted Bone Charms that started the mayhem are found.

Here is the official description of "Dishonored 2" as provided by Bethesda:

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Play your way in a world where mysticism and industry collide. Will you choose to play as Empress Emily Kaldwin or the royal protector, Corvo Attano? Will you make your way through the game unseen, make full use of its brutal combat system or use a blend of both? How will you combine your character's unique set of powers, weapons and gadgets to eliminate your enemies? The story responds to your choices, leading to intriguing outcomes as you play through each of the game's hand-crafted missions.

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