North Americans get it in February while Europeans receive it in March

Sep 24, 2012 14:11 GMT  ·  By

After quite a lengthy wait and periods of radio silence, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time has now received a concrete release date in North America of February 5, and a more general March launch period for Europe.

Sony’s Sly Cooper series, originally developed by Sucker Punch and now under the guidance of Sanzaru Games, has delighted both PS2 and PS3 owners with different experiences.

Now, Sanzaru is getting ready to debut Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, the first game designed from the ground up for the PlayStation 3 and, as we heard back at Gamescom 2012 in August, for the PlayStation Vita.

The studio has now confirmed that Thieves in Time will be released in North America on February 5, 2013, both on the PlayStation 3 and on the PlayStation Vita. What’s more, it will be available on the same day as a digital download via the PlayStation Store.

Just like PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the game is part of the Cross Buy system, meaning those who get Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time for the PlayStation 3, either via a retail outlet or through the PS Store, get a free copy of the game for the PlayStation Vita.

While North American Sly Cooper fans received a concrete release date, Sanzaru offered a more general March launch period for Thieves in Time in Europe. The game will still support Cross Buy in this region and will also be available on the European PS Store.

Last but not least, the studio also revealed a few pre-order bonuses for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, in form of new styles for Sly’s para glider and a new skin for Murray. Check out the full details below.

Para Glider Skins - Unlock new looks for Sly’s para glider and show it off in style with the Sanzaru monkey logo and camouflage. Ultimate Murray - Unlock a new look for everyone’s favorite pink hippo. Play as Murray in a new undercover Ultimate outfit.

Expect to hear more about Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time soon enough.