Arsène Lupin steals into next Sherlock Holmes adventure

That Sherlock Holmes sure does get around, not only in his worldly travels, but also in literary circles. After recently facing off against the worshippers of Lovecraft's Cthulhu in The Awakened, next the great detective will find himself up against a renowned gentleman thief in Sherlock Holmes versus Arsène Lupin.

While word of a new Holmes adventure from Frogwares has been available for a while now, including on the developer's own website under the name "Sherlock Holmes versus the king of thieves", Focus Home Interactive has now officially announced its partnership with Frogwares in publishing the game.

Once again presented in full 3D, the new game will see Holmes matching wits against Arsène Lupin, the fictional French burglar made famous in the early 20th century by writer Maurice Leblanc. In the game, Lupin challenges Holmes by announcing his plans to rob five valuable objects in London over the course five days. To foil Lupin's plans, players will guide Holmes through some of London's most prestigious landmarks, including the National Gallery, the British Museum, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.

Sherlock Holmes versus Arsène Lupin is currently scheduled for release late this year.