Thief: Deadly Shadows sneaks off to production

Eidos announced today that Thief: Deadly Shadows has gone gold. The publisher confirmed the third installment in the popular stealth-action franchise will ship for the PC on May 25, as scheduled. The Xbox version is due later in the year, and both editions are rated "M" for Mature.

Developed by Deus Ex creators Ion Storm, the game lets players again slip on the padded boots of Master Thief Garrett. Garrett finds his usual routine of burglary, larceny, and grand theft interrupted when the Keepers come calling. The secret society that taught Garrett his skills, the Keepers ask a small favor of the skilled cutpurse--prevent a prophesized Dark Age from coming into fruition.

For more on Thief: Deadly Shadows, sneak a peek at GameSpot's preview.