Exclusive: Collectible Thief Coin for Thief: Pulse of Promise Revealed!
Bit Bot is expanding the universe of the legendary Thief video game franchise with Thief: Pulse of Promise. Hot on the heels of the recent announcement of Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal, and Atari – the brand-new officially licensed graphic novel and accompanying collectibles line will deliver an all-new self-contained story set between the events of Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age. Fans can sign up now via the BackerKit pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign goes live.
Written by Joshua Viola and Sean Eads, with interior art by Emanuele Ercolani and Gianluca Papi, and letters by Jeremiah Lambert, Thief: Pulse of Promise follows master thief Garrett as a seemingly straightforward heist draws him into forgotten Keeper secrets, strange powers hidden beneath the City, and a mysterious young boy whose fate may shape the future. Featuring appearances by fan-favorites such as Artemus and Father Karras, this all-new adventure bridges a pivotal chapter in Garrett’s life leading to the Age of Metal.
Originally released in 1998 by Looking Glass Studios, Thief: The Dark Project helped define the stealth genre through its groundbreaking blend of first-person infiltration, emergent gameplay, and immersive worldbuilding. The recently announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal and Atari marks a modern revival of the classic title, rebuilt using Nightdive Studios’ KEX Engine and scheduled for release this Winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
The Thief: Pulse of Promise graphic novel and collectibles BackerKit campaign will offer three editions of the graphic novel. The Standard Hardcover Edition features the complete 147-page story in full color with a cover by interior artist Emanuele Ercolani. The Limited Hardcover Edition includes an exclusive cover by Claudio Mastronardi. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition features a cover by Tyler Kirkham, a collectible slipcase, and bonus content including concept artwork and other behind-the-scenes materials.
Expanding the experience beyond the page, the campaign will also feature a brand-new original soundtrack composed by Celldweller, including all-new voice-over performances from legendary Garrett voice actor Stephen Russell. The campaign’s premium collectibles lineup includes a limited-edition Garrett statue, a Garrett plush, exclusive art prints, t-shirts, and a Limited-edition Garrett mechanical eye collector’s set, featuring an eye replica, display base, engraved wooden box, and Order of the Hammer scroll and wax seal.
Fans who reserve on the BackerKit pre-launch page prior to the campaign launch will receive a limited-edition, custom-minted Thief coin, an exclusive collectible available only to BackerKit supporters. We have the exclusive reveal of that coin!
Check it out below and then make sure you don’t miss Thief: Pulse of Promise!
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