PS2 stealth action game Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief returning on Switch with remaster

Original: Today, Acquire revealed that it’s bringing back Kamiwaza Tourai on Switch with a remaster.

The game, a stealth action experience, originally released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2. It only released in Japan and never made it to the west.

Thanks to Gematsu, we have the following overview:

The player takes on the role of Ebizo, a chivalrous bandit who steals from the wicked to help the weak.

• “Swiftly steal merchandise displayed inside shops with elegance.”
• “Break into vaults and warehouses to rob them.”
• “Pickpocket valuables from under people’s noses.”
• “Even steal kimonos from town girls.”

Master the art of stealing with various thieving actions tailored to all sorts of situations and targets. The story will change in various ways depending on the people you encounter and the decisions you make as you progress.

The remastered version of Kamiwaza Tourai will hit Switch in Japan this fall. There’s currently no word on a western release, though that could change at a later date.

The official website can be found here.

Update: The game has now been confirmed for the west as Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief. It will launch worldwide this fall.