Thief: The Dark Project Remastered Gameplay with Improved Graphics Shown

Developers intend to make minor changes to level design.

Nightdive Studios participated in PC Gaming Show 2026 in September and presented a trailer for the Thief: The Dark Project Remastered project with gameplay footage.

The developers showed various gameplay mechanics: the main character, master thief Garrett, will have to pick locks, hide from guards, use arrows to extinguish light sources, distract or neutralize patrols.

The developers of Thief: The Dark Project Remastered said that this version will feature not only graphical improvements but also refined gameplay:

• Uses Nightdive's proprietary KEX engine
• Will be playable in 4K resolution and 120 FPS
• Will implement gamepad support and add a new weapon selection wheel
• Achievements will appear
• Improved textures, models, animations, and more
• Will introduce «minor fixes» to the original level design

You can add Thief: The Dark Project Remastered to your Steam wishlist via the following link. The game does not yet have a specific release date or release window. The remaster is planned for release not only on PC, but also on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.