Eidos Montreal, in partnership with Atari and developer Nightdive Studios, has confirmed a December 3 release date for Thief: The Dark Project Remastered.
The updated edition of Looking Glass Studios’ seminal 1998 stealth classic will arrive on PC and console platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation (PS5) and Xbox Series (X|S).
Background and context
Thief: The Dark Project originally launched in 1998 and helped define modern stealth gameplay by shifting focus away from the mid-’90s FPS emphasis on gunplay toward quiet, deliberate infiltration.
Players assume the role of Garrett, a master thief trained from childhood, and navigate a Victorian-inspired cityscape while uncovering a conspiracy that drives the narrative.
The series’ influence can be seen across stealth franchises that followed.
What the remaster includes
Nightdive Studios’ remaster aims to preserve the original’s stealth and level design while modernizing presentation and accessibility.
The developer says the project focuses on retaining the precision of Garrett’s stealth mechanics while upgrading visual fidelity and interface systems.
The remaster will support up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on capable hardware, and includes an overhauled control scheme alongside updated UI elements.
Key features listed by the publisher and developer include:
- 4K, 60 FPS visual upgrade on compatible platforms
- Reworked controls and modernized user interface
- New weapon wheel and level selector for easier navigation
- A behind-the-scenes vault and a custom campaign designer for player-made content
Physical editions and pre-orders
Clear River Games is handling a physical release, offering a special “Trapezoid Edition” that includes a physical copy on PS5 disc or Nintendo Switch Game Card, a Steelbook case, a remaster diary and a distinctive trapezoid-shaped collector’s box.
A Steelbook-only edition will also be available.
Pre-orders are currently open through Clear River Games and selected online retailers.
Availability and platform notes
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered launches December 3 on PlayStation, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch consoles, as well as PC.
Nintendo Switch owners will be able to purchase a physical cartridge edition through the Trapezoid Edition, with digital availability expected through the eShop on launch.
The remaster represents Nightdive’s effort to bring a foundational stealth title to modern platforms while preserving the game’s original design and tone.
The updated edition of Looking Glass Studios’ seminal 1998 stealth classic will arrive on PC and console platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation (PS5) and Xbox Series (X|S).
Background and context
Thief: The Dark Project originally launched in 1998 and helped define modern stealth gameplay by shifting focus away from the mid-’90s FPS emphasis on gunplay toward quiet, deliberate infiltration.
Players assume the role of Garrett, a master thief trained from childhood, and navigate a Victorian-inspired cityscape while uncovering a conspiracy that drives the narrative.
The series’ influence can be seen across stealth franchises that followed.
What the remaster includes
Nightdive Studios’ remaster aims to preserve the original’s stealth and level design while modernizing presentation and accessibility.
The developer says the project focuses on retaining the precision of Garrett’s stealth mechanics while upgrading visual fidelity and interface systems.
The remaster will support up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on capable hardware, and includes an overhauled control scheme alongside updated UI elements.
Key features listed by the publisher and developer include:
- 4K, 60 FPS visual upgrade on compatible platforms
- Reworked controls and modernized user interface
- New weapon wheel and level selector for easier navigation
- A behind-the-scenes vault and a custom campaign designer for player-made content
Physical editions and pre-orders
Clear River Games is handling a physical release, offering a special “Trapezoid Edition” that includes a physical copy on PS5 disc or Nintendo Switch Game Card, a Steelbook case, a remaster diary and a distinctive trapezoid-shaped collector’s box.
A Steelbook-only edition will also be available.
Pre-orders are currently open through Clear River Games and selected online retailers.
Availability and platform notes
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered launches December 3 on PlayStation, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch consoles, as well as PC.
Nintendo Switch owners will be able to purchase a physical cartridge edition through the Trapezoid Edition, with digital availability expected through the eShop on launch.
The remaster represents Nightdive’s effort to bring a foundational stealth title to modern platforms while preserving the game’s original design and tone.
