When the original Thief: The Dark Project hit PCs back in 1998, it revolutionized stealth gameplay in a way that no other game had. It provided an unparalleled level of immersion, requiring that gamers pay attention to such elements as sound and lighting in order to complete their missions as Garrett, a wily and cunning thief. The release of a great sequel in 2000 only served to briefly satiate the series’ fans, as everyone wanted more. However, the game’s developer, Looking Glass studios, folded shortly after the release of Thief II, so it seemed as though a third entry in the Thief series would never happen.