Gameinformer iconGameinformerAug 19, 2026 ~1 min source read

Dishonored Director Harvey Smith Announces New Immersive Sim Studio

Smith is joined by co-founder and executive producer Ben Horne, who worked with Smith for more than eight years, most recently on Redfall at Arkane Austin. Black Pony Immersive is founded with the goal to continue delivering the kinds of game experiences Smith has been known for over the course of his more than 30 years working in the industry.

Dishonored Director Harvey Smith Announces New Immersive Sim Studio

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Smith is joined by co-founder and executive producer Ben Horne, who worked with Smith for more than eight years, most recently on Redfall at Arkane Austin.

Black Pony Immersive is founded with the goal to continue delivering the kinds of game experiences Smith has been known for over the course of his more than 30 years working in the industry.

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Smith is joined by co-founder and executive producer Ben Horne, who worked with Smith for more than eight years, most recently on Redfall at Arkane Austin. Black Pony Immersive is founded with the goal to continue delivering the kinds of game experiences Smith has been known for over the course of his more than 30 years working in the industry. Pagan, as well as helping out on 2017's <a href="https://gameinformer.com/games/prey/b/playstation4/archive/2017/05/06/somewhere-...

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  • Though he is perhaps best known for his work as co-creative director on 2012's Dishonored and creative director on 2016's Dishonored 2, he also served as lead game designer on 2000's Deus Ex, one of the...

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