Summary
Maze Theory and Vertigo Games announced the return of a beloved stealth franchise during Sony’s State of Play June showcase, unveilingThief VR: Legacy of Shadowto the gaming community. It’s been over a decade since theThiefseries, created by Looking Glass Studios and Eidos Interactive, received a brand-new game, and fans are excited to return to the fantasy steampunk world through an immersive VR title this time around.
TheThiefseries kicked off withThief: The Dark Projectin 2008 for PC, followed byThief 2: The Metal Agein 2000 andThief: Deadly Shadowsin 2004. Ten years later, a 2014 reboot was released and published by Square Enix, reviving the cult classic for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players. During the series' 10-year hiatus, the upcoming PvPvE stealth simThick as Thieveschanneled theThieffranchise’s vibe, which was set to fill the void before the VR title’s announcement.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadowreceived an announcement trailer during the recent State of Play showcase, confirmed to be releasing on PlayStation VR2 later this year. The VR experience will return gamers to The City to play as Magpie, who is searching for a legendary artifact. TheThiefseries joined some of thebest stealth games where making noise matters, including the likes ofTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory,Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, andMark of the Ninja, andLegacy of Shadowreceived a warm welcome from fans of the series.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Announced for PlayStation VR2
Despite theThiefseries, particularlyThe Dark Project, sharing fame with some of theclassic PC games that hold up well today, includingBaldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn,The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, andHalf-Life, fans were thrilled to see the franchise return for modern tech, noting it was great to see more triple-A games joining the PSVR2 catalog. The community was also satisfied to hear the return of protagonist Garrett’s voice at the end of the trailer, and many noted that stealth games and virtual reality tech were a match made in heaven.
Sony’s State of Play showcase debuted further gameplay glimpses at previously revealed games, includingSilent Hill f,Ghost of Yotei, andMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and announced some surprises, such as007 First LightandMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Some were concernedBungie’s new shooter was missing from the State of Playpresentation, and despite receiving a new fighting game, comic book fans are keeping their fingers crossed forMarvel’sWolverinenews from Insomniac Games soon.
