From infiltrating deep vaults to stealing keys off guards and leaving calling cards, there’s quite a lot to delve into. Of course, not every heist ends quietly, and it’s very much possible that you’ll have to avoid capture to escape. It’s a short but sweet look at what you can expect when the full game launches on May 20th for PC.

Contrary to what you would think, this isn’t based on Dan Santat’s graphic novel. Thick as Thieves instead takes place in Kilcairn, an alternative history 1910s metropolis where thievery is the business, and business is booming. You’ll start as an initiate who must work their way up the ladder, cementing their own legend.

New tools are unlocked as you ascend the ranks, but the twist is that no two nights are the same. You’ll need to use every bit of cunning and split-second timing to succeed. Stay tuned for more details en route to launch.

As developer OtherSide Entertainment explained on Steam, “When we first revealed Thick as Thieves, we intended to focus on PvPvE gameplay. However, as development progressed and the world of Kilcairn has come to life, we found that we were having more fun with solo and co-op play.” Thus, the decision to pivot to those modes.

OtherSide also believes that it allows for “doubling down” on what makes the game “truly special – dynamic stealth gameplay.” “We’re already seeing how this has strengthened the moment-to-moment action, whether you’re playing solo or with a partner in co-op. We’ve had some fantastic moments while testing the game. Now we’re putting all our energy into making things even better as we build up to launch.”

Fortunately, it seems we’ll see how this works on April 9th during the Triple-I Initiative showcase. Thick as Thieves will receive a new gameplay trailer, and the development team promises other “well-guarded secrets.” Which may include a release date or a playtest announcement of some kind, but time will tell.

For now, this new approach looks more fitting for the 1910s alternative history setting that OtherSide is going for. The story is all about becoming a master thief; the hook is that every night offers new challenges courtesy of emergent gameplay.

As in Thief, you’ll need to observe different opportunities, avoid guards, and use your skills to pull off the perfect crime. One has to wonder if there’s any deeper plot – after all, the earlier premise involved building your “own personal storyline, mission by mission.” But the aesthetic is still pretty killer, and any new immersive experience from former Looking Glass developers and Spector is worth checking out.

Thick as Thieves is planned for this year and will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Thick As Thieves is set in a metropolis in an alternate history, where both technology and magic exist and often end up clashing against each other. As is often the case with settings like these, the world of Thick As Thieves has a bustling underworld, as well as a sharp divide between the rich upper classes and a lower class that struggles to survive.

Players will be taking on missions where they have to infiltrate, steal, and then escape in order to succeed. The game offers quite a bit of replayability thanks to its multiplayer mode, as well as a world rich in stories thanks to a host of different characters and mystery.

Thick As Thieves will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2026.