The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the powerful and feared by the oppressed. Its rooftops form a labyrinth above the narrow, twisting streets. The City Watch prowls relentlessly, enforcing the iron will of Baron Ulysses Northcrest, a tyrant who crushes rebellion before it can take root.
You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Northcrest’s brutality and shaped by the streets, who steals as the only means to survive. That is, until you uncover something greater: a legendary artifact holding a legacy from the past. Use immersive VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the forces controlling The City. Unravel its darkest secrets and expose a sinister conspiracy that looms over its very foundation.
Experience the world of Thief for the first time in VR, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Use your body to sneak past guards and your hands to pickpocket, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks through tactile interactions. Wield an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with an arrow shot from your bow as you climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world. Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles, whether you sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.
Richard Stitselaar, CEO of Vertigo Games, said, “We set out to create a VR experience where players don’t just play a thief; they become one. It’s a privilege to work alongside Eidos-Montréal and Maze Theory on such an iconic franchise and bring it to life in a way that’s never been done before. This is the kind of immersive storytelling and interactivity we believe defines the future of the medium.”
Steven Gallagher, Creative Director at Eidos-Montréal, “Thief has always been about mastering the shadows, using a mix of tools and wit to navigate its dark and dangerous world. Whether you’re sneaking through or taking a more direct approach with arrows and the blackjack, it’s a place full of intrigue. Seeing it reimagined in VR is incredibly exciting, bringing a whole new depth to Thief's atmospheric world, and we can't wait for both longtime fans and new players to experience it in virtual reality.”
Phil White, CEO of Maze Theory, “It’s been tough keeping this one in the shadows—literally. We’ve been in full stealth mode, but now it’s time to step into the light and finally unveil Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. The team has worked tirelessly to stay true to the spirit of the series, delivering a level of immersion unlike anything you’ve seen. This is what stealth feels like when you are the thief.”
Key Features:
- A Legendary Franchise Returns: Experience the world of Thief in VR for the first time, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion.
- Master the Shadows: Stick to the darkness, evade patrols, and outmaneuver enemies with real-time stealth mechanics.
- Realistic Thieving: Pickpocket guards, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks with tactile VR interactions.
- Precision & Skill: Use an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery.
- Explore The City: Climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world.
- Choose Your Approach: Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles—sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.
Thief VR: Legacy Of Shadow is coming to PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2/3/3S, and PC VR (Steam) in 2025.
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