Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow marks the highly anticipated return of the iconic stealth franchise to PSVR2 after a decade-long break. Players will step into the shoes of Magpie, embarking on a quest to uncover a legendary artifact within the immersive world of The City. This exciting announcement came during Sony’s State of Play showcase in June, when Maze Theory and Vertigo Games introduced the title to eager fans.
The Thief series originally debuted with Thief: The Dark Project in 1998, followed by Thief 2: The Metal Age in 2000 and Thief: Deadly Shadows in 2004. After a notable absence, a reboot was released in 2014, developed and published by Square Enix, bringing the beloved franchise to a new generation of players across various platforms. With the long-awaited return of Thief, fans have expressed their enthusiasm for diving back into a fantasy steampunk world through the enhanced capabilities of virtual reality.
The recent announcement trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow revealed compelling visuals and gameplay mechanics, confirming its release on PlayStation VR2 later this year. The game will allow players to immerse themselves once again in The City, where stealth and strategy play crucial roles. This installment joins the ranks of renowned stealth games, such as Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell and Metal Gear Solid, and fans have received the news with open arms.
In addition to Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, the State of Play showcase featured glimpses of other exciting titles such as Silent Hill f and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. While some gamers expressed disappointment over Bungie’s absence, the event still left many intrigued by the forthcoming releases. Enthusiasm remains high within the community as fans eagerly await further updates, particularly regarding Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine.