Publisher Vertigo Games and developer Maze Theory shared a gameplay reveal for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, their new reimagining of the Thief franchise for VR.

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new gameplay:

The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the powerful and feared by the oppressed. Its rooftops form a labyrinth above the narrow, twisting streets. The City Watch prowls relentlessly, enforcing the iron will of Baron Ulysses Northcrest, a tyrant who crushes rebellion before it can take root.

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.

Unleash the thrill of stealth

Experience the world of thief for the first time in vr, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Use your body to sneak past guards and your hands to pickpocket, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks through tactile interactions. Wield an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with an arrow shot from your bow as you climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world. Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles, whether you sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.

Step into the dark and dangerous streets of the city

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. Steal, evade, and outsmart the forces controlling the city to unravel its darkest secrets and expose a sinister conspiracy.

A legacy reimagined for VR

Thief vr: legacy of shadow is brought to you by vertigo games, the award-winning creators of metro awakening and arizona sunshine, in close collaboration with eidos-montréal, and is currently in development by maze theory.

Key Features:

• A Legendary Franchise Returns: Experience the world of Thief in VR for the first time, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion.
• Master the Shadows: Stick to the darkness, evade patrols, and outmaneuver enemies with real-time stealth mechanics.
• Realistic Thieving: Pickpocket guards, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks with tactile VR interactions.
• Precision & Skill: Use an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery.
• Explore The City: Climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world.
• Choose Your Approach: Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles—sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is in development for SteamVR, Meta Quest 2 and 3, and PlayStation VR2 with a release set for this fall.