THIEF stepped out of the shadows on Tuesday with news that the game will become available for Xbox One. This is the first time the game will be developed to work with an Xbox gaming console. The THIEF development company, Eidos-Montreal (subsidiary of Square Enix), made the announcement on Tuesday.
Xbox One is the next generation of gaming and entertainment; where the user can customize a personal experience with options of music, TV and movies in addition to gaming. So what better time to develop THIEF, to be compatible with Xbox One?
"Some say it's all in the timing; seizing the right opportunity."
Well, this is a gem of an opportunity, and the perfect time to steal it. Okay, enough with the puns. The game will become available for Xbox One, in addition to PC and PlayStation 4.
It has been a decade since the last game "THIEF: Deadly Shadows" was released. The next installment will be released in 2014, though an exact date has not been set.
Thanks to advancements in graphics and technology, this will be the most realistic version yet. Lighting and props are just some of the components that make the visuals so life-like in the upcoming game. There is also a new resource called "focus" which can improve stealth. Focus is not limited to specific circumstances in the game. However, the frequency of using this mode is limited, so players must use their best judgment for when using this mode is necessary.
"The team at Eidos-Montreal is thrilled to confirm that THIEF is coming to Xbox One. The next generation of home consoles allow us to create the best and the most immersive THIEF game ever. The feedback we have received so far is simply amazing and we can't wait to show more of THIEF at E3 this year" says Stephane D'Astous, General Manager of Eidos-Montréal, on the Square Enix website.
Square Enix will have a booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly called E3, in a few weeks. They will be located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center at booth #1647 from June 11-13, 2013.
Here's a trailer to remind you of what's going on with THIEF.
