Dishonored, the "supernatural assassin action game" from Bethesda and Arkane Studios, now has a release date and some official box art.

The game will hit PCs and consoles on October 9 in North America and October 12 in Europe.

Thus far, we know that Dishonored is the story of Corvo, the Empress' legendary bodyguard, who finds himself falsely imprisoned for her murder and sets out to exact his revenge on those who set him up.

Dishonored is directed by Harvey Smith, of Thief and Deus Ex fame. For the best look at the game available right now, check out the debut trailer.

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