If there was something that thrilled us during the preshow of The Game Awards, it was the announcement of the game Thick As Thieves, an exciting stealth action multiplayer game set to arrive in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Led by a team of industry veterans, including Warren Spector, Greg LoPiccolo, and Paul Neurath, this title takes us to a vibrant metropolis of the 1910s, where every shadow hides dangers and opportunities. From rival thieves and cautious guards to a dynamic, intricately designed city, every step brings a new surprise.
Thick As Thieves features diverse missions, playable characters, planning and adapting to unpredictable situations, resourcefulness, and various gadgets you use while escaping from NPCs or trying to catch other players. Although the trailer revealed little about the actual gameplay, except that the game will feature three characters with different abilities and that stealth actions and theft will be the main focus, it is difficult to precisely determine what this game actually represents.
According to the game description on their website, in this game, you will need to learn how to pick locks, neutralize alarms, confuse guards, silence witnesses, and disappear with the loot before you get caught. Whether you prefer stealthy and carefully crafted strategies or a fast and chaotic approach, the game offers you all the tools to customize your playstyle.
Specifically, Thick As Thieves begins with the concept of "thief versus thief," where you steal from wealthy lords while simultaneously competing against each other in high-stakes and tense duels. Since this is a purely multiplayer title, the question now is whether this will be another live-service game or if it will offer something different.