Warren Spector, one of the original architects of the immersive sim genre, is back at the helm with a new game called Thick as Thieves.
Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Thick as Thieves drops players into a ‘living world’ as one of three main character classes to pull off the heist(s) of a lifetime. Set in neon-lit streets of an alternative 20th century, expect immersive sim staples like picking locks, hijacking alarms, sneaking past guards, and using special abilities. Whether you’re The Hood, The Spider, or The Chameleon—you’ll be competing in PvPvE action against other players to score the loot, and hopefully make it out alive. You can read all the details on OtherSide’s press release here.
As someone who was greatly excited for, and then absolutely crushed by the poor state of Redfall, here’s hoping we finally get a multiplayer immersive sim that can go toe-to-toe with the greats.
Thick as Thieves launches 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Austin enjoys long walks on the beach, sunsets, and games with turn-based tactical combat. If he isn't save-scumming in XCOM or a immersive sim, running a tabletop RPG, or climbing a rock wall... wait that's not Austin... what is that?
