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Sly Cooper

Sly Cooper is a stealth action-adventure video game series created by Sucker Punch Productions and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Sly Cooper is a stealth action-adventure video game series created by Sucker Punch Productions. It follows a raccoon master thief and his gang as they pull off heists and dodge Inspector Carmelita Fox.

What it is

The series centres on Sly Cooper, an anthropomorphic raccoon from a family of thieves. With his partners Bentley (a turtle) and Murray (a hippopotamus), Sly uses stealth, platforming, and gadgets to steal from villains and recover his family's stolen legacy.

Why it matters

The Sly Cooper trilogy, developed by Sucker Punch Productions for PlayStation 2, became a beloved franchise for its mix of lighthearted heist stories and clever stealth gameplay. A fourth game, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, was made by Sanzaru Games in 2013.

Key details

The first game, Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, launched on September 23, 2002. The series has since appeared on PlayStation 2, 3, Vita, 4, and 5. A digital re-release arrived on PS4 and PS5 on June 11, 2024, making it accessible to Canadian players in North America.

In short

  • Sly Cooper is a raccoon master thief leading a gang in stealth heists.
  • The original trilogy was made by Sucker Punch Productions for PlayStation 2.
  • A fourth game, Thieves in Time, came from Sanzaru Games in 2013.
  • The series is available on modern PlayStation consoles as of 2024.
Canadian angle

The series was released in North America and later became available digitally on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, making it relevant to Canadian PlayStation players as part of the broader North American market.[12]

Quick questions

Who created Sly Cooper?
Sucker Punch Productions created the series, which is owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
What games are in the Sly Cooper series?
The main games are Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002), Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, and Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013).
Is Sly Cooper on PS5?
Yes. The series was digitally re-released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on June 11, 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_Cooper
    Supports: Series overview, creators, main characters, and development history.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_Cooper_and_the_Thievius_Raccoonus
    Supports: First release date, first game, and later sequels.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_Cooper_(series)
    Supports: Series list and platforms.