Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow was unveiled earlier this month. Developed by Maze Idea collaborating with Eidos Montreal, the title was introduced with a trailer that featured narration from authentic Thief franchise protagonist Garrett. A brand new video launched for the sport reveals that this Garrett was voiced by the character’s authentic voice actor – Stephen Russell.
Within the video, Russell spoke concerning the legacy of the Thief video games, and the way he has been dwelling with the character in some form or type for 30 years since he first auditioned for the function again in 1995 or 1996.
“We’ve had a protracted historical past collectively, and it’s so pleasant to be again with him once more,” stated Russel within the video, which you’ll take a look at under. “I’ve missed the previous man! He’s bought such an awesome sense of humour and so they have completely captured that on this new sport.”
“For me, there’s one thing concerning the character that… I imply it was how I bought my begin in video games! So I actually owe so much to this man, and it’s an enormous, large pleasure to be again voicing Garrett once more.”
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow encompasses a model new protagonist, Magpie. Nonetheless, this character nonetheless has some unusual relationship with Garrett, which even the previous protagonist appears unaware of. The newest video ends with Garrett revealing that he thought he had died, and questioning who Magpie is.
The gameplay for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow proven in its announcement trailer appears to be like just like the gameplay for the unique first-person stealth video games translated faithfully into VR. The sport could have gamers make use of shadows as they creep round opulent mansions seeking their prize, all whereas making use of various instruments like distinctive arrow sorts to, for instance, snuff out the sunshine of torches to make sneaking simpler.
The title may also seemingly contain different features of the traditional Thief titles, together with the flexibility to sneak by way of the rooftops and darkish alleys of a Gothic metropolis whereas additionally pickpocketing guards to not solely get their cash, however generally even get keys to distinctive areas.
As for the story, whereas not an excessive amount of has been revealed concerning the upcoming title up to now, lead sport designer Richard Bunn has confirmed that its occasions happen between the unique trilogy and the reboot from 2014, which was merely titled Thief. As such, the Orwellian degree of surveillance from the older titles will nonetheless seemingly be current in Thief VR.
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow takes place between the unique trilogy and the 2014 reboot,” stated Bunn, describing the upcoming sport, “centuries earlier than the latter. The Metropolis is fractured, dominated by worry and surveillance, underneath the thumb of Baron Northcrest and his obsession with forbidden information. The Keepers are gone, however their secrets and techniques linger in hidden glyphs and relics.”
The unique Thief trilogy, in addition to the reboot from 2014, are nonetheless playable on trendy methods at present. Whereas the reboot can be performed on trendy consoles due to its launch on PS4 and Xbox One, the unique trilogy is barely playable on PC.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, however, is slated for launch on PC VR, PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S.
