I love stealth games. Everything fromHitmantoSplinter Cellto the oldThiefgames is my bag. Even horror games that encourage hiding in the shadows do it for me. I just love being sneaky (read: cowardly). So I was pleased to see that the upcomingThick as Thieveswill almost certainly be ticking that box for me.
The trailer shows a new stealthy game that has you leaping about like the acrobatic burglar you are, stealing from the wealthy. What has me even more intrigued is the game is being brought to us by some of the developers behind the aforementionedThiefseries, as well asDeus Ex; classics in the genre, I’m sure you’ll agree.
Specifically, we’ve got Paul Neurath, executive producer ofThief: The Dark ProjectandThief 2: The Metal Age, as well as director Warren Spector, who worked on the originalDeus Ex. We’ve also got game designer Greg Lopiccolo, who, along with Spector, was involved withThief: The Deadly Shadows.
Good stock, overall
As for whatThick as Thieveswill be like, the teaser above suggests it’s got lashings of some of the teams’ past work, along with hints ofDishonored…and do I detect a hint ofWe Happy Few? Maybe only in the visuals, but I’m quite excited about it all the same.
It’s also gunning for multiplayer, so you can “match your cunning against rival thieves.” As for what the story will involve, well, here’s what theSteam pagehas to say:
Chart your rise to master thief in a glittering, gloomy 1910s metropolis blending industry, magic and intrigue. Your choices unlock unique playstyles and strategies that shape your thief character. Tell your story through a fusion of emergent multiplayer gameplay and dynamic storytelling. Immerse yourself in a living world where no two nights are ever the same, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
The game promises plenty of replay value, a rich world set in an alternative timeline, and an “ever-shifting, treacherous city.” So when isThick as Thievesout? There’s no release date available, but you can wishlist the game right now. It’s also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC. No idea if it’ll be coming to Game Pass yet, though.
