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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2004-2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2004-2009}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2023}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos-Montréal|2023-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|thief-deadly-shadows|85}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|thief-deadly-shadows|85}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thief-deadly-shadows|}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|thief-deadly-shadows|83}}
 
|steam appid  = 6980
 
|steam appid  = 6980
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659036
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659036
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|hltb        = 10299
 
|hltb        = 10299
|mobygames    = thief-deadly-shadows
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|lutris      = thief-deadly-shadows
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|mobygames    = 13460
 
|wikipedia    = Thief: Deadly Shadows
 
|wikipedia    = Thief: Deadly Shadows
 
|winehq      = 2603
 
|winehq      = 2603
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person, First-person}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person, First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Stealth, Immersive sim }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Stealth, Immersive sim }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Thief }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Thief }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} The [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] adds widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes various issues. Includes the Gold Mod, which removes loading zones and fixes mission bugs.
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|introduction      =
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|release history  = The game was briefly developed by [[Company:Looking Glass Studios|Looking Glass Studios]] in the few months between finishing [[Thief II: The Metal Age]] and the studio's shutdown in May 2000, and was picked up by [[Company:Ion Storm|Ion Storm Austin]] to which some of the original developers have moved. After release, the game received a single [[#Patches|official patch]].
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|current state    = The game does not suffer from significant issues when running out-of-the-box, but a set of community fixes and mods exists as part of the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]], which has become the ''de facto'' way of playing for most users.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check. The [http://www.shadowdarkkeep.com/files/thief3editorrelease_jan2005.zip official editor] has the 1.1 executable with removed DRM. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check. The [http://www.shadowdarkkeep.com/files/thief3editorrelease_jan2005.zip official editor] contains the 1.1 executable with removed DRM. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL5M2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009IXL5M2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | thief_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | thief_3 | DRM-free | Manual, wallpapers, soundtrack, avatars and design sketches included. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | thief-deadly-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | thief-deadly-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | thief-deadly-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | thief-deadly-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6980 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6980 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125014946/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Thief--Deadly-Shadows/|title=Thief: Deadly Shadows - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/thief-iii-deadly-shadows/file/thief-deadly-shadows-demo GameFront].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Go to the installation folder.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}} and open {{file|DEFAULT.INI}}.
# Go to the <code>System</code> folder and open <code>DEFAULT.INI</code>.
 
 
# Go to the <code>[PCStartup]</code> section.
 
# Go to the <code>[PCStartup]</code> section.
# Change <code>ShowIntroMovies=True</code> to <code>ShowIntroMovies=False</code>
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# Change <code>ShowIntroMovies=True</code> to <code>ShowIntroMovies=False</code>.
# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
 
{{ii}} A detailed [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83801 tweak guide] for gameplay, graphics and other aspects is available.
 
{{ii}} A detailed [http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83801 tweak guide] for gameplay, graphics and other aspects is available.
{{++}} For the rare dxtool needed at some point in guide [http://web.archive.org/web/20040610063222/http://rotmm.users.btopenworld.com/dxiw/dxtoolinstall.exe archived download]
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{{++}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20040610063222/http://rotmm.users.btopenworld.com/dxiw/dxtoolinstall.exe Archived download] for the rare DXtool needed at some point in guide
  
 
====[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607 Sneaky Upgrade]====
 
====[http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607 Sneaky Upgrade]====
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{{++}} Gold mod removes most of the loading zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs.
 
{{++}} Gold mod removes most of the loading zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs.
 
{{++}} Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like [[Thief: The Dark Project]] and [[Thief II]]. Increases the difficulty of the game.
 
{{++}} Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like [[Thief: The Dark Project]] and [[Thief II]]. Increases the difficulty of the game.
 
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-deadly-shadows-esrgan-pack Thief: Deadly Shadows ESRGAN Pack]====
 
AI upscaled textures & cinematics for Thief: Deadly Shadows. Requires  [https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-3-sneaky-upgrade Sneaky Upgrade] to play.<br>
 
Not only all the textures upscaled but also modified MatLib (material library) file included to add or restore normal maps for all the materials lacking them.<br>
 
Comes in two versions:
 
* Full pack - all the upscaled textures and modified MatLib. With this pack, the game may be slower to load
 
* Light pack - downscaled version of the full pack but with all the MatLib and normal files improvements. Loads much faster with better visuals than the original game
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and set SneakyTweaker HUD Width to <code>1.0</code>.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-deadly-shadows Thief: Deadly Shadows | WSGF]</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and set SneakyTweaker HUD Width to <code>1.0</code>.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thief-deadly-shadows Thief: Deadly Shadows | WSGF]</ref>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Called MultiSampling; also see [[#Use MultiSampling and Bloom together|Use MultiSampling and Bloom together]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Called MultiSampling (causes crashing and hanging); also see [[#Use MultiSampling and Bloom together|Use MultiSampling and Bloom together]].
|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = false
|vsync notes                = Disabling can cause [[#Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders|lock picking and ladder issues]].
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Refresh rates above 85Hz cause [[#Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders|lock picking and ladder issues]].<ref>[https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143026&p=2229631&viewfull=1#post2229631 Thief Deadly Shadows "VSync Fix" proposal]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Certain issues with lockpicking and ladder above 60 FPS. Use Sneaky Upgrade to avoid this issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143026&p=2229631&viewfull=1#post2229631|title=Thief Deadly Shadows "VSync Fix" proposal|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
 
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Set Sneaky Upgrade VerticalFOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set vertical FOV in Sneaky Upgrade|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
 
# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
# Run the game and set your resolution.
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# Run the game and set the desired resolution.
# Go to the <code>SAVES\SaveGames\User Options</code> folder in the installation folder.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\save\Options\}}.
# Open <code>SneakyOptions.ini</code>.
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# Open {{file|SneakyOptions.ini}}.
# Change <code>VerticalFOV</code> to the vertical FOV you want and save your changes.
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# Change <code>VerticalFOV</code> to the desired vertical FOV and save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = A plugged in controller may crash the game if you rebind keys; fixed with [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option      = hackable
|acceleration option notes = No mouse speed option in-game. Mouse speed seems to be also dependent on FPS.
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|acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration can be disabled with [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
 
|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
 
|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]].
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]].
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Options, Control.
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Options, Control.
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        = EAX 3,<ref>[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/thief-deadly-shadows/508760p1.html GameSpy: Thief: Deadly Shadows - Volume I]</ref> EAX 4<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060114204401/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=53835&cat=1 Discovering EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ in Thief: Deadly Shadows™ - SoundBlaster.com]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = EAX 3,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/thief-deadly-shadows/508760p1.html|title=GameSpy: Thief: Deadly Shadows - Volume I|date=May 2023}}</ref> EAX 4<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060114204401/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=53835&cat=1|title=Discovering EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ in Thief: Deadly Shadows™ - SoundBlaster.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Included in digital versions but needs [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/781-thief-3-deadly-shadows-sprachauswahl/ this package] to enable.
 
  |notes    = Included in digital versions but needs [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/781-thief-3-deadly-shadows-sprachauswahl/ this package] to enable.
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1637426976 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail only; CD Expert.
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  |notes    = Retail only; CD Expert. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2373600145 Translation].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 +
|notes    = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]; local retail only.
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
  |notes    = [https://www.darkfate.org/view/details/translates/thief3 Fan translation by «Dark Fate Team» and «S.Siamsky, Xionus»]
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  |notes    = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tc-sE2WjOFQ9o62JLbDmDMyCjwALspFb/view?usp=drive_link download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Turkish
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=211 download].
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  |notes    = Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/darkglyphs here].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
 
{{ii}} This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use Sneaky Upgrade|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]].
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}}
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===Garrett starts floating in midair===
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{{Fixbox|description=Equip your bow and get ready to fire it, then press space to holster the arrow}}
  
===Garrett gets stuck when lock picking or using ladders===
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===Garrett gets stuck when lockpicking and trying to ladder===  
{{ii}} This is caused by high frame rates; enable Vsync and use a refresh rate no higher than 60&nbsp;Hz.
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{{ii}} Caused by an animation bug due to uncapped framerates.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019302113-Thief-3-Deadly-Shadows-lockpicking-issue?product=gog|title=Thief 3: Deadly Shadows - lockpicking issue|date=January 2024}} - GOG Support Center</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync|ref=<ref>[http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/showthread.php?t=77136 *BUG* Ladder/Lockpicking - Square Enix Forums]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] and apply a maximum frame rate of 100 or lower.}}
# Enable Vsync in-game.
 
# Ensure your in-game resolution has a refresh rate no higher than 60Hz.
 
# If problems persist disable Vsync in-game and force in the graphics card control panel instead.<ref>http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/showthread.php?t=77136&p=766866#post766866</ref>
 
}}
 
  
 
===Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file===
 
===Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file===
{{Fixbox|description=Lower the resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]]}}
* Lowering the game's resolution is reported to have solved this issue for some users.
 
}}
 
  
 
===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading===
 
===Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading===
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# When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix.
 
# When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix.
 
# Continue installing normally. The game will now load without interruption.
 
# Continue installing normally. The game will now load without interruption.
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'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} A black screen may be seen momentarily at the start of loading a save when switching resolution.
 
{{ii}} A black screen may be seen momentarily at the start of loading a save when switching resolution.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Use MultiSampling and Bloom together===
 
===Use MultiSampling and Bloom together===
{{ii}} Deadly Shadows doesn't allow you to set both MultiSampling and Bloom in-game; enabling either will disable the other one.
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{{ii}} MultiSampling and Bloom can't be both on at the same time; enabling either will disable the other one.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Enable both settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=15 March 2013|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable both settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=15 March 2013}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled).
 
# Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled).
# Force anti-aliasing through your graphics card's control panel. Both effects will now display together.
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# Force anti-aliasing through the graphics card's control panel. Both effects will now display together.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} It causes major framerate drops on low-end machines and high end machines, so force bloom externally along with antialiasing through control panel and with reshade for the bloom instead to avoid this issue both are extremely GPU demanding settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Use Reshade provided Bloom without original game Bloom bluriness===
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===Use Reshade's bloom without original game's bloom bluriness===
{{ii}} If you enable Bloom in-game, the image became blurry because of the original shader code. This can be bypassed using [https://reshade.me/ ReShade].
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{{ii}} Bloom is enabled in-game, the image becomes blurry because of the original shader code. This can be bypassed using [https://reshade.me/ ReShade].
  
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling ReShade effect|ref=<ref>[https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607&page=67&p=2451428&viewfull=1#post2451428 TTLG: Sneaky Upgrade discussion]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Enabling ReShade effect|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138607&page=67&p=2451428&viewfull=1#post2451428|title=TTLG: Sneaky Upgrade discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
* Install latest [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. Original games work on DirectX 8. This library translates game API calls to DirectX 9. That will allow ReShade to work.
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<ol>
* Install latest [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] to <code><Game Directory>\System\</code> using DX9 API. Download standard shader packages.
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<li>Install the latest [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to DirectX 9, so it allows ReShade to work).</li>
* Edit <code><Game Directory>\System\reshade.ini</code> and edit following parameters
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<li>Install the latest [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}} using DX9 API. Download standard shader packages.</li>
<code>
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<li>Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\System\reshade.ini}} and edit the following parameters:</li>
 +
<pre>
 
[DX9_BUFFER_DETECTION]
 
[DX9_BUFFER_DETECTION]
 
PreserveDepthBuffer=1
 
PreserveDepthBuffer=1
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[GENERAL]
 
[GENERAL]
 
PreprocessorDefinitions=RESHADE_DEPTH_LINEARIZATION_FAR_PLANE=1000,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_UPSIDE_DOWN=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_REVERSED=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_LOGARITHMIC=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_MULTIPLIER=2
 
PreprocessorDefinitions=RESHADE_DEPTH_LINEARIZATION_FAR_PLANE=1000,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_UPSIDE_DOWN=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_REVERSED=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_LOGARITHMIC=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_MULTIPLIER=2
</code>
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</pre>
* Enable and tune any Bloom effect you like (PPFX Bloom for example). This will allow to use better quality Bloom without blurring the picture.
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<li>Enable and tune any bloom effect (e.g. PPFX Bloom). This will allow better quality bloom without blurring the picture.</li>
 +
</ol>
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{++}} FXAA anti-aliasing and PPFX SSDO (Ambient Occlusion) can be enabled in Reshade.
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{{--}} MXAO, ray-tracing and some other shaders can crash the game.
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}}
  
{{++}} You can also enable FXAA antialiasing and PPFX SSDO (Ambient Occlusion) in Reshade
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===Vsync option not working===
{{--}} MXAO, RayTracing and some other shaders crash game. Choose wisely.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|fix=
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# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]].
 +
# Copy {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|\MS\x86\}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Vsync option not working on Windows10===
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===Jittery/Laggy movement===
{{Fixbox|description=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use D8VK|fix=
|fix= Use dgVoodoo2
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# Download the latest [https://github.com/AlpyneDreams/d8vk D8VK] (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan).
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 dgVoodoo2].
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# Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|x32}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\}} and overwrite any files, if asked.
# Copy D3D8.DLL from the \MS\x86\ folder to the game install directory.
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 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{++}} Superior performance over d3d8to9.
 +
{{ii}} Does not fix all jitter, some is unavoidable.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/thief_deadly_s/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/thief_deadly_s/ vorpx forum].
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|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/thief_deadly_s/ profile introdution]. <br>Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/thief_deadly_s/ vorpx forum].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
 
{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code>|ref=<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-73#post-5013826 Guru3D's HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000001E</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-73#post-5013826|title=Guru3D's HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option.
 
# Install the [[#Sneaky Upgrade|Sneaky Upgrade]] and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option.
 
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        =
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          =
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===Modifications===
 +
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-deadly-shadows-esrgan-pack Thief: Deadly Shadows ESRGAN Pack]====
 +
AI upscaled textures & cinematics for Thief: Deadly Shadows. Requires  [https://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-3-sneaky-upgrade Sneaky Upgrade] to play.<br>
 +
Not only all the textures upscaled but also modified MatLib (material library) file included to add or restore normal maps for all the materials lacking them.<br>
 +
Comes in two versions:
 +
* Full pack - all the upscaled textures and modified MatLib. With this pack, the game may be slower to load
 +
* Light pack - downscaled version of the full pack but with all the MatLib and normal files improvements. Loads much faster with better visuals than the original game
 +
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 23:59, 29 January 2024

Thief: Deadly Shadows
Thief: Deadly Shadows cover
Developers
Ion Storm
Publishers
2004-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-2023 Square Enix
2023-present Eidos-Montréal
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Russia Noviy Disk
Engines
Unreal Engine 2
Release dates
Windows May 25, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 85
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person, First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Stealth, Immersive sim
Art styles Realistic
Themes Steampunk, Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian
Series Thief
Thief: Deadly Shadows on HowLongToBeat
Thief: Deadly Shadows on IGDB
Thief: Deadly Shadows on MobyGames
Thief: Deadly Shadows on Wikipedia
Thief
Thief: The Dark Project 1998
Thief II: The Metal Age 2000
Thief: Deadly Shadows 2004
The Dark Mod (unofficial spin-off) 2009
Thief 2014

Thief: Deadly Shadows is a singleplayer third-person and first-person stealth and immersive sim game in the Thief series.

The game was briefly developed by Looking Glass Studios in the few months between finishing Thief II: The Metal Age and the studio's shutdown in May 2000, and was picked up by Ion Storm Austin to which some of the original developers have moved. After release, the game received a single official patch.

The game does not suffer from significant issues when running out-of-the-box, but a set of community fixes and mods exists as part of the Sneaky Upgrade, which has become the de facto way of playing for most users.

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
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 5 DRM disc check. The official editor contains the 1.1 executable with removed DRM.
Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Manual, wallpapers, soundtrack, avatars and design sketches included.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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[1]
Windows
A free demo version is available from GameFront.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch v1.1 is the latest retail patch. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.

Skip intro videos

Change ShowIntroMovies in DEFAULT.INI[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\System\ and open DEFAULT.INI.
  2. Go to the [PCStartup] section.
  3. Change ShowIntroMovies=True to ShowIntroMovies=False.
  4. Save the changes.

Modifications

A detailed tweak guide for gameplay, graphics and other aspects is available.
Archived download for the rare DXtool needed at some point in guide

Sneaky Upgrade

Includes "Thief 3 Gold", "The Minimalist Project" and "John P.'s texture pack" (all optional).
Adds native widescreen/multi-monitor support and fixes compatibility issues.
Gold mod removes most of the loading zones in the levels, expands maps and fixes bugs.
Minimalist Project aims to provide an experience more like Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II. Increases the difficulty of the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\System\Default.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6980/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\SaveGames[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6980/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Install the Sneaky Upgrade to unlock all resolutions in-game.
Multi-monitor
Install the Sneaky Upgrade to unlock all resolutions in-game.
Ultra-widescreen
Install the Sneaky Upgrade and set SneakyTweaker HUD Width to 1.0.[2]
4K Ultra HD
Use Sneaky Upgrade.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Called MultiSampling (causes crashing and hanging); also see Use MultiSampling and Bloom together.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Certain issues with lockpicking and ladder above 60 FPS. Use Sneaky Upgrade to avoid this issue.[3]
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set vertical FOV in Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed]
  1. Install the Sneaky Upgrade.
  2. Run the game and set the desired resolution.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\save\Options\.
  4. Open SneakyOptions.ini.
  5. Change VerticalFOV to the desired vertical FOV and save the changes.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
A plugged in controller may crash the game if you rebind keys; fixed with Sneaky Upgrade.
Mouse acceleration
Negative mouse acceleration can be disabled with Sneaky Upgrade.
Mouse sensitivity
See Mouse sensitivity.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Set in Options, Control.
Controller
Controller support
If plugged in, a controller can occasionally cause auto-walking. Additionally, a plugged in controller may crash the game if you rebind keys.
Controller types

Mouse sensitivity

Set horizontal and vertical mouse sensitivities
  1. Install Sneaky Upgrade.
  2. Open the SneakyTweaker and go to Sneaky Upgrade/Tweaks.
  3. Change the Mouse Sensitivity Factor to your liking, with 1.0 being the default value.
  4. Press Apply and start the game.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound Effects and Music
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Subtitles for all speech (disabled by default).
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 3,[4] EAX 4[5]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Included in digital versions but needs this package to enable.
German
Included in digital versions but needs this package to enable.
Hungarian
Fan translation by KGy.
Italian
Included in digital versions but needs this package to enable.
Polish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Brazilian Portuguese
Retail only; CD Expert. Translation.
Russian
Official localization by Noviy Disk; local retail only.
Spanish
Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.
Turkish
Fan translation by Dark Glyphs, here.

Issues fixed

Intro movie keeps repeating

This problem occurs on multi-core systems and is fixed by the Sneaky Upgrade.
Use the Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed]

Garrett starts floating in midair

Equip your bow and get ready to fire it, then press space to holster the arrow

Garrett gets stuck when lockpicking and trying to ladder

Caused by an animation bug due to uncapped framerates.[6]
Use the Sneaky Upgrade
See Frame rate capping and apply a maximum frame rate of 100 or lower.

Game freezes or crashes when trying to load a save file

Use the Sneaky Upgrade

Temporary switch to desktop or black screen when loading

Use Sneaky Upgrade[citation needed]
  1. Run the Sneaky Upgrade installer.
  2. When shown the installation options, enable the desktop effects fix.
  3. Continue installing normally. The game will now load without interruption.

Notes

A black screen may be seen momentarily at the start of loading a save when switching resolution.

Use MultiSampling and Bloom together

MultiSampling and Bloom can't be both on at the same time; enabling either will disable the other one.
Enable both settings[7]
  1. Enable Bloom in-game (leaving MultiSampling disabled).
  2. Force anti-aliasing through the graphics card's control panel. Both effects will now display together.

Notes

It causes major framerate drops on low-end machines and high end machines, so force bloom externally along with antialiasing through control panel and with reshade for the bloom instead to avoid this issue both are extremely GPU demanding settings.

Use Reshade's bloom without original game's bloom bluriness

Bloom is enabled in-game, the image becomes blurry because of the original shader code. This can be bypassed using ReShade.
Enabling ReShade effect[8]
  1. Install the latest d3d8to9 (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to DirectX 9, so it allows ReShade to work).
  2. Install the latest ReShade to <path-to-game>\System\ using DX9 API. Download standard shader packages.
  3. Edit <path-to-game>\System\reshade.ini and edit the following parameters:
  4. [DX9_BUFFER_DETECTION]
    PreserveDepthBuffer=1
    
    [GENERAL]
    PreprocessorDefinitions=RESHADE_DEPTH_LINEARIZATION_FAR_PLANE=1000,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_UPSIDE_DOWN=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_REVERSED=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_INPUT_IS_LOGARITHMIC=0,RESHADE_DEPTH_MULTIPLIER=2
    
  5. Enable and tune any bloom effect (e.g. PPFX Bloom). This will allow better quality bloom without blurring the picture.

Notes

FXAA anti-aliasing and PPFX SSDO (Ambient Occlusion) can be enabled in Reshade.
MXAO, ray-tracing and some other shaders can crash the game.

Vsync option not working

Use dgVoodoo 2
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2.
  2. Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe and D3D8.DLL from \MS\x86\ into <path-to-game>\System\.

Jittery/Laggy movement

Use D8VK
  1. Download the latest D8VK (This library translates the game's DirectX 8 API calls to Vulkan).
  2. Copy D3D8.DLL from x32 to <path-to-game>\System\ and overwrite any files, if asked.

Notes

Superior performance over d3d8to9.
Does not fix all jitter, some is unavoidable.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Other information

Enabling HBAO+ on Nvidia graphics cards

Use the Ambient Occlusion flag 0x0000001E with Quality or High Quality.
Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x0000001E[9]
  1. Install the Sneaky Upgrade and enable the 'Mouse Improvements' option.
  2. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  3. Under Profiles select Thief 3 Deadly Shadows.
  4. Under Ambient Occlusion compatibility insert the flag 0x0000001E.
  5. Under Ambient Occlusion usage select Enabled.
  6. Under Ambient Occlusion setting select a quality level. In order to use HBAO+ you must use Quality or High Quality.
  7. Click Apply changes.
Introduces "bleeding", which affects certain game/HUD elements.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Shader Model support 1.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio DirectSound3D

Modifications

Thief: Deadly Shadows ESRGAN Pack

AI upscaled textures & cinematics for Thief: Deadly Shadows. Requires Sneaky Upgrade to play.
Not only all the textures upscaled but also modified MatLib (material library) file included to add or restore normal maps for all the materials lacking them.
Comes in two versions:

  • Full pack - all the upscaled textures and modified MatLib. With this pack, the game may be slower to load
  • Light pack - downscaled version of the full pack but with all the MatLib and normal files improvements. Loads much faster with better visuals than the original game


System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 8500
Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible
Shader model 1.1 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9 device


Notes

  1. 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. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6980/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (6980) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Thief: Deadly Shadows - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  2. Thief: Deadly Shadows | WSGF
  3. Thief Deadly Shadows "VSync Fix" proposal - last accessed on May 2023
  4. GameSpy: Thief: Deadly Shadows - Volume I - last accessed on May 2023
  5. Discovering EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ in Thief: Deadly Shadows™ - SoundBlaster.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  6. Thief 3: Deadly Shadows - lockpicking issue - last accessed on January 2024 - GOG Support Center
  7. Verified by User:Garrett on 15 March 2013
  8. TTLG: Sneaky Upgrade discussion - last accessed on May 2023
  9. Guru3D's HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread - last accessed on May 2023