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Thief Simulator 2 Announced For Switch, Aiming for 2023 Release

Publisher Ultimate Games S.A and developer MrCiastku have announced Thief Simulator 2, a sequel to their best-selling stealth simulation game.

The sequel promises to make several improvements over the original game, including new locations, new skills, and new challenges. It will launch first on PC in 2022, and is aiming to release in 2023 for consoles, including the Switch.

Check out the trailer below, along with some additional press details:

Thief Simulator 2, a new instalment of the best-selling mix of stealth, adventure and simulation, will hit Nintendo Switch in 2023. The developers promise many improvements and new possibilities, including three diverse locations full of objects and goals. Thief Simulator 2 will debut in 2022 on PC, with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S releases to follow a year later.

The new instalment of the game is being developed by the Polish studio MrCiastku, and will be published by Ultimate Games S.A.

The first Thief Simulator debuted in 2018 and was very positively received by players (with 85 percent positive reviews on Steam). So far, the game has found over 1.6 million buyers on PC and consoles.

Thief Simulator 2 is a unique blend of stealth, adventure and simulation, where players will have the opportunity to make a career in a very unusual, wicked industry. This first person perspective (FPP) simulator will allow them to try their hand at numerous plundering challenges, starting with ordinary houses, and moving on to banks and other well-protected facilities. The gameplay will be based mainly on observation, planning, making well thought out moves, covering your tracks and fencing the appropriated items.

“In Thief Simulator 2, we will improve the best features and solutions known from the first instalment, at the same time offering players a whole package of new possibilities. Expect new goals, skills and challenges” – announced Rafał Jelonek, COO at Ultimate Games S.A.

The developers are preparing as many as three extensive and varied locations, filled with not only houses, but also restaurants, banks and other special spots to rob. During breaks from heists, players will also be able to target cars – from average vehicles to sports and luxury ones. The experience and goods they gain will facilitate their career development.

“The new instalment will be bigger, better, prettier and even more exciting. We pay great attention to the feedback from our community gathered around the game. We are also preparing numerous surprises for fans of the series. As a result, Thief Simulator 2 will offer everything that the players liked about the previous instalment and much more” – added Rafał Jelonek.

Thief Simulator 2 – features:

new instalment of the best-selling simulator;

numerous improvements and novelties;

three very diverse locations;

extensive skill development system;

various types of equipment – from a crowbar to new technologies.

Thief Simulator 2 will debut in 2022 on PC (Steam). In 2023 the game is scheduled to be released on consoles: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.