Thirty years after the original release of Thief: The Dark Project, the series is getting a new story with the announcement of Thief: Pulse of Promise. This officially licensed graphic novel from Bit Bot is set to explore Garrett's adventures between the events of the first game and its 2000 sequel, Thief II: The Metal Age. Polygon has provided an exclusive first look at pages from the graphic novel, which is now live on BackerKit.
Written by Joshua Viola and Sean Eads, *Pulse of Promise* delves into forgotten Keeper secrets and the mysterious fate of a young boy, drawing familiar faces like Artemus and Father Karras back into the narrative. The art is handled by Emanuele Ercolani and Gianluca Papi, with lettering by Jeremiah Lambert. Bit Bot has collaborated with Eidos-Montréal to ensure the story remains consistent with the established lore and timeline of Garrett's era.
The graphic novel will be available in three hardcover editions, including a deluxe version with bonus content. The BackerKit campaign also offers an original soundtrack by Celldweller featuring new voice-over performances from Stephen Russell, Garrett's original voice actor. Additional merchandise includes a Garrett statue, plush toys, art prints, apparel, and a replica of Garrett's mechanical eye.
Coinciding with this announcement, a remastered version of Thief: The Dark Project was also revealed, developed by Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal, and Atari. Thief: Pulse of Promise offers fans a new narrative chapter that bridges the gap between the classic games.