Thief VR Studio’s Upcoming Game Inspired by Major Movie’s “Flagship IP”

Oh man, where do we even start with this one? So, there’s this game studio, Maze Theory. They’ve got something cooking after Thief VR. I mean, if you’re into VR gaming, you’re probably like, “Okay, what’s next?” But here’s the twist—it involves some “flagship IP” tied to a movie. Kind of like when you find out your favorite book is becoming a movie, and you’re half excited, half nervous.

Anyway, Maze Theory, this UK crew, just tossed out a job listing for something they’re calling Project Xeno. Sounds cool, right? Apparently, this game is all about storytelling. You know, cinematic stuff, emotional sci-fi journeys—I bet there are tears at some point. Or confusion, who knows. The job’s a bit of a short gig, but could roll into something more long-term if you’re lucky or just really good.

Now, here’s where it gets juicy. “Xeno,” like, Xenomorphs from Alien? Ridley Scott’s working on something new there, so maybe it’s linked. Or maybe it’s all just nerdy speculation because they haven’t spilled the beans on much else. I’m just connecting the dots here, but it feels like they might be playing coy. Could be anything, though!

Maze Theory’s been dabbling in these licensed deals with VR. Peaky Blinders? Doctor Who? Yeah, they’ve done it. But they’re not just sticking to those—they’ve been playing around with original games too. Freerunner Championships, that Ancient Dungeon VR update, and some puzzler called Infinite Inside. Quite the lineup, if you ask me.

But, back to what we’re all wondering—where and when can we get our hands on this mysterious Project Xeno? No clue yet. It’s like waiting for the next season of your favorite show. As soon as I hear more, you’ll be the first to know. If I remember, that is. 😅