GOG just handed Thief Gold the kind of spit-shine that respects the original while making it playable on hardware that didn't exist when Garrett first crept through the City. The preservation program update rolls in NewDark 1.27 for better modern compatibility, scaled UI, refreshed graphics and audio defaults, extra localizations, and—most notably—native integration of Peter Wright's Gamepad Mod via GOG's own input wrapper for full PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Logitech, and even Luna controller support.

This stems directly from the first-ever GOG Patron vote that greenlit the title two months ago, with the store crediting community work and offering a one-click launcher option for the pre-Gold Dark Project for purists. The timing undercuts Nightdive's full KEX Engine remaster slated for winter across PC and consoles, positioning this as an accessible bridge rather than a replacement.

At a temporary £1.49 / $1.75 price point, the update delivers what fans have patched together for years without forcing anyone to hunt mods or fight ancient controls. GOG's approach here shows preservation can mean honoring the source while adding modern conveniences, not overwriting it.