OtherSide Entertainment Announces Strategic Shift for Thick as Thieves Transitioning From PvPvE to Dedicated Single Player and Two Player Cooperative Gameplay to Enhance Stealth Mechanics and Tactical Strategic Thinking
The gaming company OtherSide Entertainment has announced a complete transformation of its upcoming game development process for Thick as Thieves. The studio revealed that the project is moving away from the previously planned PvPvE format. The team has shifted to developing only single player and two player cooperative gameplay. The team decided to make this choice because testing showed that players enjoyed Kilcairn more when they played it as a single player or two player experience.
The game design team of OtherSide Entertainment has decided to concentrate on developing its essential stealth features by narrowing down the game design area. The developers noted that removing the competitive player versus player aspects allowed them to double their efforts on creating better quality of the gameplay. The transition will create an experience that focuses on tactical planning instead of intense competitive gameplay for players who enjoy strategic thinking. The studio believes this change will significantly strengthen the core gameplay loop as they head toward the final stages of production.
The team expressed excitement about how the sharpened focus has already impacted the feel of the game during internal trials. The team dedicates all available resources to develop the perfect solo and cooperative systems. The system enables players to experience responsive and deep stealth mechanics while playing alone or with one partner. The change represents a commitment to support the strengths of the environment while focusing on specific mechanics that testers discovered to be most fun during their exploration.
The Triple I Initiative will hold its first announcement on April 9 to display the new content to the audience. OtherSide Entertainment plans to use the event to debut a brand new gameplay trailer that showcases the transition to the co op and solo format. The showcase will reveal previously hidden information about the game and its innovative world. The April event is a significant milestone for the project, marking the first major public appearance of the game since the strategic shift was finalized.
The developers want all players to follow their official channels for updates about system changes as they approach game launch. The upcoming trailer is expected to provide a deep dive into the stealth systems and the cooperative opportunities available in the world of Kilcairn. The announcement provides a clear plan for moving forward with development, which establishes new expectations for the title based on the creative direction established by OtherSide Entertainment.
