Warren Spector Announces New Immersive Sim Game ‘Thick as Thieves’

Warren Spector, the renowned game developer behind iconic titles such as Deus Ex, Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Thief, has announced his latest project, titled ‘Thick as Thieves’. This new game marks Spector’s return to the immersive sim genre, a category he has significantly influenced throughout his career.

‘Thick as Thieves’ is described as a PvPvE (player versus player versus environment) stealth action game. Spector and his team at OtherSide Entertainment aim to push the boundaries of the immersive sim genre, which they feel has room for improvement. The game promises a unique blend of competitive and cooperative gameplay, combining the strategic elements of immersive sims with the dynamic interactions of multiplayer games.

The development team includes other industry veterans such as Greg LoPiccolo and Paul Neurath, who have also worked on several classic games within the immersive sim genre. Their collective experience and expertise are expected to bring a high level of depth and complexity to ‘Thick as Thieves’.

The announcement has generated significant excitement among gamers and fans of the immersive sim genre, who are eager to see how Spector and his team will innovate and expand upon the concepts that made their previous games so beloved. ‘Thick as Thieves’ is poised to be a major release in the gaming world, combining the best elements of stealth, strategy, and multiplayer interaction.