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Revision as of 18:00, 28 May 2023
This page is for the 1998 game. For the 2014 reboot, see Thief.
Developers | |
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Looking Glass Studios | |
Publishers | |
1998-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-2023 | Square Enix |
2023-present | Eidos-Montréal |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Dark Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 1998 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 92 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth, Immersive sim |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian |
Series | Thief |
Thief | |
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Thief: The Dark Project | 1998 |
Thief II: The Metal Age | 2000 |
Thief: Deadly Shadows | 2004 |
The Dark Mod (unofficial spin-off) | 2009 |
Thief | 2014 |
General information
- TTLG Forums - Thief Series
- TTLG Forums - modding & mission design
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TFix removes the CD check. | |||
Amazon.com | Thief Gold. | |||
GOG.com | Thief Gold. Uses TFix Lite 1.26. Includes manual, wallpaper, reference card, soundtrack, avatars and concept arts. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Thief Gold. | |||
Humble Store | Thief Gold. | |||
Steam | Thief Gold. |
- An updated version of the original demos is available.
Version differences
- Thief: Gold includes extra missions, bug fixes, and some other enhancements, but makes controversial changes to existing missions that tone down supernatural themes and otherwise alter the perception of characters.
- You can "downgrade" an installation of Thief: Gold to Thief: The Dark Project if you want to play the game closer to as originally published (though not perfectly) by using GoldToDark.
Essential improvements
Unofficial Patches
NewDark
NewDark is an fan-developed update patch to the Dark Engine that let Thief: The Dark Project / Thief: Gold runs on modern systems.
- Can be applied alongside TFix for additional improvements. Later versions of TFix also have NewDark pre-installed.
- Based on Thief 2 source code, not as accurate to Thief Gold as it is for Thief 2.
OldDark Legacy Patch
- Allows the original (aka OldDark) engine to run on modern systems.
- Also available for Thief 2
- Not as stable as NewDark, but more true to the original experience.
GoldToDark
GoldToDark is a "downgrade" community patch for Thief Gold that will revert most changes made in Thief Gold into a version more like the original Thief: The Dark Project.
- This must be used on a clean installation of Thief Gold.
- TFix can be installed thereafter and should correctly detect that you are using The Dark Project instead of Thief Gold.
TFix
TFix is an "upgrade" patch that updates the game with NewDark, which improves compatibility for modern systems.
- Features many mission fixes and optional texture mods.
- The GOG release has an out-of-date, lite version of this patch. It's recommended that you update the TFix Lite, which does not have texture mods and mission fixes or install TFix.
- Unlike the GOG release, the Steam release does not use TFix.
- Restart the current mission (or progress to the next one) after patch installation. Otherwise you may encounter various issues, such as torches that don't properly go out when extinguished.
Skip intro videos
Tell intro not to play[citation needed] |
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Scale UI Accurately
UI scales incorrectly at higher resolutions[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via TFix.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211600/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration files are:
cam.cfg
(basic settings, resolution),cam_ext.cfg
(NewDark advanced settings),cam_mod.ini
(mod and fan mission options),install.cfg
anduser.bnd
(key bindings).
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVES[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211600/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Fan mission saves are kept in the mission's folder.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Install TFix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Install TFix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Install TFix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Install TFix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Install TFix. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Install TFix. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later use TFix. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Set FOV[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Installing TFix enables Vsync by default. Vsync can be disabled.
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Set frame rate and correct game speed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No game-managed mouse acceleration. In addition, Windows mouse acceleration can be disabled in-game by adding use_raw_mouse_input to cam_ext.cfg . |
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Mouse sensitivity | Default sensitivity is very high. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Go to Options and set Joystick: On. | |
Full controller support | Pausing and menu navigation cannot be rebound from their mouse and keyboard inputs. | |
Controller remapping | Analog triggers and the right analog stick cannot be bound. | |
Controller sensitivity | Lacks analog camera movement. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers | Supports Directinput controllers. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Supports DirectInput controllers | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master volume and ambient sound (usually controls background music in addition to atmospheric sound effects, like machinery). | |
Surround sound | See EAX support. Up to 7.0 output.[1] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software for non NewDark versions. | |
Subtitles | Supported since NewDark 1.22. Simply update the game with the latest TFix, go to this page, and follow the instructions. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0, EAX 1[2] | |
Royalty free audio |
EAX support
- Thief features enhanced 3D sound effects that originally required a Creative sound card with special EAX drivers. To use EAX effects on modern systems, do the following:
Install patch and OpenAL[citation needed] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | For subtitles use the New Thief Gold subtitles patch. | |||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation by KGy. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. A subtitles patch has existed, but is currently lost.[3] | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «Dark Fate Team», download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See install/setup instructions. Alternatively see Helix Mod: Thief Gold. | ||
iZ3D | See install/setup instructions. | ||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Available 3D mode not confirmed yet. |
Issues fixed
- A detailed forum thread for technical difficulties is available on the Through The Looking Glass forum.
Crashes on multi-core systems
Install TFix[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via TFix. |
Videos do not play
Install TFix[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via TFix. |
Set game in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / Windows ME |
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Gamma slider has no effect on gamma/brightness
TFix and config tweak[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via TFix. If the gamma still can not be changed:
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Retail version does not install
- Owners of the original disc version may encounter problems when attempting to install on modern operating systems.[4]
Copy files manually |
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Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- Thief has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Install NewDark via TFix[citation needed] |
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Lag and stuttering
Add a line to user.cfg |
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Install NewDark via TFix.
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TFix and config tweak[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via TFix.
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Laggy/jittery mouse input
Add a line to cam_ext.cfg[5] |
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Install NewDark via SS2Tool.
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Use MarkC's Mouse Acceleration Fix |
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T2Fix and config tweak[citation needed] |
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Install NewDark via T2Fix.
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 9 | DirectX 9 requires NewDark/TFix. |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound, OpenAL | OpenAL requires NewDark/TFix. |
View bob
- By default, Thief: The Dark Project has view bob that may cause motion sickness.
Edit the configuration file[citation needed] |
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bob_factor 0.0 |
Mods
AngelLoader
- Standalone FM loader where you can manage, install, and play all of your FMs in one place.
- Supports Thief 1, Thief 2, Thief: Deadly Shadows and System Shock 2.
- Well maintained and open source.
Fan Missions
A large number of Fan Missions, many of very high quality, have been produced for the Thief games.
- A categorised list is available here.
- Some of the older FMs for Thief Gold and the Dark Project suffer compatibility issues when played with TFix/NewDark. An ongoing effort to preserve, test and fix these missions has resulted in a series of patches.
Running Fan Missions[citation needed] |
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Texture mods
Enhancement Pack 2.0
An updated version of the original Enhancement Pack (which is included in TFix and is much less comprehensive). This contains higher-quality reproductions of original textures and objects. Also works with Thief II: The Metal Age.
The Necro Project
Very similar to the Enhancement Pack 2 but focuses on giving the game a slightly darker, noir look. Somewhere between the EP2 and HD Mod in lore accuracy. Also works with Thief II: The Metal Age.
Thief Gold HD Texture Mod
Adds new textures, effects and enemy skins to all original missions. Significantly alters the game's graphical style (far more than the two packs above). The mod is compatible with Thief: The Dark Project and Thief Gold. Includes a tool to configure advanced graphics settings (Anti-Aliasing, Bloom, etc.). An FAQ with installation steps is available.
Thief Gold ESRGAN Texture Pack (mirror)
Thief Gold textures upscaled 4x using AI, more accurate to the original textures than other texture packs, but of less resolution than other alternatives.
It is far higher in resolution and detail than the original textures however. Provides a more vanilla but HD look for the game.
Thief Gold HQ Paintings Pack (mirror)
Standalone addition of the ESRGAN mod for Thief Gold and Thief II: The Metal Age. All paintings from the game being manually recreated using real-life originals from online galleries in HQ 1024x1024 resolution. Could be used with any other modifications.
Additional mods
AM16's Thief1 Fixed
Fixes many issues in the original maps, such as misaligned textures and bugs, no changes to gameplay have been done.
Sound effects enhancement pack
Provides cleaned-up and resampled sound files for Thief Gold and Thief II: The Metal Age. The quality difference is particularly noticeable when wearing headphones.
ESRGAN Video Pack (mirror) 60 FPS version
Provides AI upscaled cinematics with 320x240->640x480 size enhancement and 15 to 30 or 15 to 60 fps conversion with filtering compression artifacts of the original videos. Requires TFix to work.
It's a part of the Thief Gold ESRGAN Texture Pack, but can be installed standalone.
Thief Gold Fresh UI
provides a new UI for Thief Gold.
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | 230 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | SVGA video card and a 3D accelerator card 4 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 100% DirectX 6.0 compatible sound card | Aureal Vortex for A3D 1.X EAX 1 compatible device like SoundBlaster Live!, Audigy or X-FI |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
- The system requirements for NewDark/TFix- and by extension those for the GOG.com release- are higher than the original requirements listed here.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (211600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Games Tech Help: Thief: The Dark Project - Vortex of Sound (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144354&p=2286351&viewfull=1#post2286351
- ↑ saleck.net - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-01-13