Studio co-founder Warren Spector and game director Jeff Hickman were kind enough to answer our questions about the co-op stealth title.
The studio has only released one game so far, and a spokesperson said that its second project would have been "a huge success".
Jeff Hickman revealed that the studio wants to be able to pivot quickly based on what players are enjoying in Thick as Thieves.
Thick of Thieves is a brand new stealth game with elements of immersive sim, and even involves Warren Spector in development.
OtherSide Entertainment's latest is available for $4.99, with its campaign serving as an "appetizer for a much more robust world."
This "introductory campaign" is meant to bring players into the world and offer a "meaty taste," says OtherSide CEO Paul Neurath.
Sneak through locations teeming with guards, using a mix of magic and cunning to steal valuables and eventually become a master thief.
"We’re already seeing how this has strengthened the moment-to-moment action," says the studio, which will reveal new gameplay on April 9th.
Thick as Thieves features a unique take on multiplayer stealth games thanks to its alternate history setting rife with crime.
Nightdive Studios' CEO Stephen Kick says Tencent owns the rights to the third System Shock game, and is in charge of whether or not it gets made.
OtherSide Entertainment hasn't worked on System Shock 3 since 2019, and Tencent seems to be in full control of the IP. as per Spector.
It's based on a "completely new intellectual property" and currently in "early development." More information will be coming "soon."
"But we can’t speak on it much further than that at this point in time," says the developer.
"Our new concept is coming along nicely and we are really excited about it," says the developer.
Key members of System Shock 3's development team are reportedly no longer at OtherSide Entertainment.
"There are expectations with the scope of the game and the legacy of the original games," says Spector.
The upcoming shooter sim will not have traditional classes.
A pre-alpha look at some of the gameplay.
SHODAN returns and looks as intimidating as ever.
Starbreeze will be reimbursed for any development costs it financed.
