New Official Thief Game Announced—But There’s a Major Twist

Sure, let’s dive into this. So, there’s this new Thief game on the horizon, right? And if you’re like me, and you have fond memories of sneaking around in The Dark Project, The Metal Age, or even Deadly Shadows—I mean, who doesn’t love a good stealth mission, right?—then brace yourself. We’re talking some real nostalgia vibes here. But hey, remember that weird 2014 Square Enix reboot? Yeah, let’s just pretend that didn’t happen.

Okay, here’s the kicker. It’s confirmed. Our favorite stealth series, the one that kind of laid the groundwork for games like Deus Ex, is coming back. I can almost hear the echo of Garrett’s whisper in my head. BUT—yeah, there’s always a “but,” isn’t there?—it’s not all smooth sailing. Depending on your gear… well, tough luck. It’s a bit like the whole Half-Life Alyx situation. You either have it or you don’t.

So, let’s talk creators. We’ve got a collaboration between Eidos-Montréal, those folks from Metro Awakening—Vertigo Games—and Maze Theory. And guess what? It’s one of those VR-only deals. You’re not Garrett this time. Nope. You’re Magpie, dealing with some draconian dude named Lord Ulysses Northcrest. Okay, the character’s name might not have the same ring, but hey, they’ve got the mechanical eye and cloak. That’s something.

Anyway, there’s a sneak peek out there, premiered at Sony’s State of Play. It’s set to drop in 2025 for PSVR2. Picture lockpicking, darting across rooftops, and, you know, blending into the shadows. Classic Thief stuff. Yet, here’s where I’m scratching my head—why only VR? Can’t we have the good old, controller-in-hand experience? Oh well, only time will tell.

In the meantime, if VR’s your thing, you can wishlist it on the PS Store. Or if you’re not ready for the VR plunge, maybe dig into some other top-notch VR titles… or hey, revisit some old classics.

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