Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow arrives Dec 4 — a VR revival of the classic stealth series

The long-awaited VR return of Thief is official: Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow will launch on December 4. The game is a VR exclusive and will be available on Meta Quest, PS VR and SteamVR. Preorders are live at $27, with a $30 list price on Steam and Meta.

Set roughly between the original Thief trilogy and the 2014 installment, you play as Magpie, a nimble thief who uncovers a legendary eye artifact tied to the city’s past. The city is under the thumb of Baron Ulysses Northcrest, creating a perfect backdrop for stealth, exploration and heists.

Platforms, price and availability

• Release date: December 4.
• Platforms: Meta Quest (Quest Store), PlayStation VR (PS VR) and SteamVR.
• Price: $30 list price; preorder discounts (around $27 on Steam/Meta at time of writing). PS Store pricing and preorders not yet listed.
• Publisher: Vertigo Games.

What to expect

The game promises classic Thief stealth mechanics adapted for VR: sneaking, using the environment, and stealthy takedowns. The narrative placement between the original trilogy and the 2014 title suggests a story that connects legacy elements with new characters and artifacts.

Why VR matters for Thief

Thief has a long history as a first‑person stealth series, and VR gives the franchise new immersion — letting players physically peek around corners, manipulate light and sound, and experience tension in ways a flat screen can’t replicate. This mirrors successful VR exclusives like Half‑Life: Alyx that revitalized older franchises.

Where to pre-order and learn more

• Preorder on Steam/Meta: Search Thief VR on Steam.
• Publisher info: Vertigo Games.

If you’re a VR fan or a stealth enthusiast, Thief VR looks positioned to be a compelling holiday release — especially at a modest price point compared with many full‑price VR titles.

Discussion: Are you planning to play Thief VR at launch, or will you wait for reviews? Which VR platform will you use and what features would make the VR stealth experience feel most authentic to you?