Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow – A Bold New Chapter in the Iconic Stealth Franchise

Thief has been a franchise that first premiered in 1998, and has been one of the pinnacles of the stealth action genre ever since. Never before has the game been adapted for virtual reality, though. Insert Thief VR: Legacy of Shadows. Vertigo Games has adapted the legendary series for VR, and it allows players to truly become part of the game like never before. They can feel the story, instead of just following it. The goal is to become a Master Thief, as you discover a mysterious artifact while turning up secrets and avoiding the darkest enemies in The City.

Vertigo Games dives into what to expect from Thief VR in a blog post that came after the livestream announcement.

The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the tyrant Baron Ulysses Northcrest. 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.

With PlayStation VR2’s cutting-edge technology, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow delivers a fully immersive stealth experience. Physically crouch, hide, and move between shadows, using every inch of the environment to stay undetected.

Whether you’re sneaking through darkened alleys or scaling the rooftops of towering buildings, your every movement feels real. Extinguish light sources with your water arrows, hands, or even a well-aimed breath to deepen the darkness and expand your cover. The VR mechanics allow you to live out the fantasy of stealth in a way that no other medium can replicate.

The developers also highlight three features that will make the game fit the iconic Thief franchise.

• Master the Art of Stealing
• Precision and skill in every move
• Explore a living, breathing world

The full trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow can be found below.

Final Thoughts

Thief franchise fans have long awaited a new entry in the stealth series, and Thief VR hopes to scratch that itch. The game should feel familiar to players of the franchise but accessible to those exploring the games for the first time. There is no official launch date, but Vertigo Games says it will be coming to PlayStation VR 2 at some point later in 2025. Keep an eye out for more announcements in the coming months!