PlayStation Classic Returns With New Physical Release December 3

The '90s were home to an abundance and wide variety of incredible games available to play exclusively on the PC. Even if someone wasn't a fan of Myst, Doom, Wing Commander 3, Diablo, or Fallout, there was still a vast treasure trove of experiences to enjoy.

Now, one of the more underrated cult classics from this era is returning to the PS5 and other platforms this December. And, more than just a simple port, this iconic game is getting a full physical release, with special extras included. For stealth fans who've been looking for something new to play, Thief: The Dark Project Remastered may be exactly what they need.

Masterpiece '90s Game Receives New Release on PS5 This December

In 1998, Thief: The Dark Project, also known as just Thief, was released for the PC to mass critical acclaim and financial success. The first-person stealth game sold over half-a-million copies, received glowing reviews across the board, influenced numerous titles, such as Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Hitman, and it's still commonly hailed as one of the greatest games of all time.

Now, on December 3, Thief is returning with a new physical release, bringing the masterpiece to a new generation. Thief: The Dark Project Remastered will be coming out on PlayStaion 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with a digital version also releasing on PC, where the legend first began, as well as on Xbox Series X/S and older systems.

Important to note is this is not the first time Thief is coming to PlayStation. A remake was released in 2014 on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, although it fell short compared to its predecessor both financially and critically.

Thief: The Dark Project Remastered comes from a collaboration between original developer Nightdive Studios, Eidos Montreal, and Atari, with Clear River Games publishing the physical copies. Far from a simple port with graphical upgrades, this team has gone all out to make this a true treat for retro gamers.

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"Thief: The Dark Project Remastered includes Thief: The Dark Project, all the additional content from Thief Gold, and an all-new original campaign from the creators of The Black Parade expansion, all remastered using Nightdive’s proprietary KEX Engine," the description on Clear River Games' website reads. "Explore unscripted, maze-like levels with advanced NPCs, who can hear, speak, and sound alarms if you make a wrong move. Each mission includes 3 difficulty settings with different objectives for maximum replayability."

"Play as Garrett, a cynical master thief rescued from a life of poverty and trained by a secret society. Using minimal weapons and maximum stealth, you must keep to the shadows and move quietly to complete missions and collect treasure without too many casualties."

The base version of Thief: The Dark Project Remastered will cost $28 USD for the PlayStation 5, and $37 USD for the Switch 2. The SteelBook editions will cost $51 USD and $60 USD, and the Trapezoid editions, which not only include the SteelBook, but a softcover Remaster Diary featuring 32 pages of artwork and developer insight, and a Trapezoid Box that recreates the original trapezoid-shaped “big-box” released in 1998, will go for $60 USD and $69 USD, respectively.

Thief: The Dark Project Remastered is available for pre-order now.

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