Unveiling Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow
The recently released trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow introduces us to its protagonist, a young woman named Magpie, who stumbles upon a peculiar mechanical eye that promptly embeds itself into her face. This intriguing moment raises immediate questions—most notably, the fate of her original eye. Just as curiosity peaks, a familiar gruff voice interrupts, asking, “I thought I was dead. And who are you?” This voice belongs to none other than Stephen Russell, the iconic voice behind Garrett from the original Thief trilogy. For those who have spent countless hours immersed in the world of Thief, hearing Russell’s signature tone is akin to a nostalgic embrace.
While some skeptics speculated about the possibility of an AI-generated voice, Russell himself confirmed his involvement in a recent YouTube video, putting any doubts to rest.
In a deep-dive video shared during this year’s VR Developer Direct, Richard Bunn, the lead game designer at Maze Theory, elaborated on the game’s setting. “Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow takes place between the original trilogy and the 2014 reboot,” he explained, “centuries before the latter. The City is fractured, ruled by fear and surveillance, under the thumb of Baron Northcrest and his obsession with forbidden knowledge. The Keepers are gone, but their secrets linger in hidden glyphs and relics.”
As one of the few remaining enthusiasts for VR gaming at PC Gamer, the prospect of a title that explores the potential of VR within the realm of immersive simulations is particularly exciting. While a full-length Thief sequel for traditional platforms would have been the ideal scenario, the reality is that the market for first-person stealth games is dwindling. The emergence of Thief VR may be a silver lining, ensuring that the franchise continues to evolve, albeit in a different format. After all, if this VR experience is our best chance at revisiting the Thief universe, it’s a welcome opportunity, especially if it means enjoying Russell’s witty commentary on the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy, such as quipping, “A throne room! How pretentious can you get?”
Yes, that was the original voice of Garrett in the trailer for Thief VR
Unveiling Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow
The recently released trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow introduces us to its protagonist, a young woman named Magpie, who stumbles upon a peculiar mechanical eye that promptly embeds itself into her face. This intriguing moment raises immediate questions—most notably, the fate of her original eye. Just as curiosity peaks, a familiar gruff voice interrupts, asking, “I thought I was dead. And who are you?” This voice belongs to none other than Stephen Russell, the iconic voice behind Garrett from the original Thief trilogy. For those who have spent countless hours immersed in the world of Thief, hearing Russell’s signature tone is akin to a nostalgic embrace.
While some skeptics speculated about the possibility of an AI-generated voice, Russell himself confirmed his involvement in a recent YouTube video, putting any doubts to rest.
In a deep-dive video shared during this year’s VR Developer Direct, Richard Bunn, the lead game designer at Maze Theory, elaborated on the game’s setting. “Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow takes place between the original trilogy and the 2014 reboot,” he explained, “centuries before the latter. The City is fractured, ruled by fear and surveillance, under the thumb of Baron Northcrest and his obsession with forbidden knowledge. The Keepers are gone, but their secrets linger in hidden glyphs and relics.”
As one of the few remaining enthusiasts for VR gaming at PC Gamer, the prospect of a title that explores the potential of VR within the realm of immersive simulations is particularly exciting. While a full-length Thief sequel for traditional platforms would have been the ideal scenario, the reality is that the market for first-person stealth games is dwindling. The emergence of Thief VR may be a silver lining, ensuring that the franchise continues to evolve, albeit in a different format. After all, if this VR experience is our best chance at revisiting the Thief universe, it’s a welcome opportunity, especially if it means enjoying Russell’s witty commentary on the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy, such as quipping, “A throne room! How pretentious can you get?”