- Thief: The Dark Project Remastered is set to launch on December 3 for multiple platforms including PS5, as announced by Nightdive and Clear River Games.
- Pre-orders for the game are now available, featuring a special edition trapezoid big box that pays homage to the original packaging, but it is only offered for Switch/Switch 2 and PS5.
- Thief: The Dark Project was originally released in 1998 by Looking Glass Studios, and it was notable for being the first stealth game to utilize light and sound as gameplay mechanics.
- In 1999, a re-release titled Thief: Gold added extra missions to the original game.
Nightdive Studios is set to release Thief: The Dark Project Remastered on December 3 for Switch/Switch 2 and PS5, reviving the iconic trapezoid big box packaging from the original game. This remaster utilizes Nightdive’s KEX Engine, delivering enhanced graphics and gameplay improvements.13
The remastered edition includes all content from the original game, along with the additional missions from Thief: Gold and a new campaign titled The Tarnished Mirror. Players will navigate through complex levels with advanced NPCs, utilizing stealth mechanics that prioritize non-confrontational gameplay.4
The game boasts 4K resolution and 120 frames per second visuals, alongside quality-of-life enhancements such as a weapon and item wheel for quick access to tools. However, the absence of a physical PC version has disappointed some fans, with one stating, “I would have dropped a fat hundo on a physical PC version of Thief Remastered in a heartbeat.”
Pre-orders are currently available, with the standard edition priced at £24.99 / $29.99 and a Digital Deluxe Edition at £28.99 / $34.99. Despite the lack of a PC release, anticipation remains high for this modern revival of the beloved 1998 classic.
“The remaster includes the original 1998 game plus content from Thief: Gold and a new campaign, The Tarnished Mirror, described as a descent into a drowned necropolis. Nightdive and Eidos-Montréal collaborated to make this community creation official canon, a rare industry moment.”
