Heist

About

Heist places you as Johnny Sutton, a criminal fresh out of prison in 1960s San Francisco. Your mission involves pulling off the heist your father started while hunting down the snitch who betrayed him to the cops. The game blends open world exploration with shooter and adventure mechanics set against a backdrop inspired by classic action films of the era. You navigate the city, plan robberies, and take on various threats in an environment designed to feel like a period piece from the 60s. This project was supposed to feature Christian Slater and had significant community interest before its cancellation. Developer Brian Fargo noted that constant publisher involvement at Codemasters halted progress long before release. Despite never launching, discussions about the title remain active among fans who wanted to see this specific vision realized. The lack of a final product means we have no ratings or player data to share yet. It stands as a notable what if in gaming history for those following the career of inXile Entertainment and Brian Fargo specifically.

Storyline

You play the role of Johnny Sutton, a notorious criminal who has just been released from prison after serving five years for the heist of the San Francisco Mint, a job during which his father, the gang leader, was killed. The police showed up, seemingly tipped off by someone. Now free again, Johnny wants to finish what his father started and finally succeed in robbing the famous bank. His other goal is to avenge his father's death by finding out who could have warned the police.