History Franchise / DeusExUniverse

Since the original was so successful, a sequel was inevitable. Unfortunately, lightning did not strike twice and ''VideoGame/DeusExInvisibleWar'' was met with harsh criticism upon release. ''Invisible War'' had a tumultuous development cycle, largely caused by their publisher, Creator/EidosInteractive, forcing the development team to both develop primarily for the UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}, and use a game engine that, despite being a successor to [[VideoGame/{{Unreal}} that which]] powered the original game, simply could not handle a game like ''Deus Ex'' nor work properly on said system.

** ''Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director's Cut'' (2013): UpdatedRerelease of ''Human Revolution''. Includes DLC mission "The Missing Link" and numerous gameplay tweaks and enhancements. [[labelnote:Released for...]]Windows PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and macOS.[[/labelnote]]

In 2022, Square Enix sold off the rights to the Eidos Interactive name and some of its associated [=IPs=], ''Deus Ex'' amongst them, to the Sweden-based holding company Embracer Group. However, in [[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-29/embracer-group-cancels-deus-ex-video-game early 2024]], Embracer cancelled the game and laid off the staff.

In 2022, Square Enix sold off the rights to the Eidos Interactive name and some of its associated [=IPs=], ''Deus Ex'' amongst them, to the Sweden-based holding company Embracer Group. With Embracer's history of reviving old properties, a new ''Deus Ex'' game suddenly seems a whole lot more likely.

* ''Deus Ex Go'' (2016): Turn-based puzzle game for mobile platforms. [[labelnote:Released for...]]iOS, Android and Windows PC.[[/labelnote]]

* ''Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - The VR Experience'' (2017): Another free-to-play entry. As the name suggests, this is less a game and more an in-depth exploration sim of four different locations from ''Mankind Divided''. [[labelnote:Released for...]]Windows PC.[[/labelnote]]

In 2022, Square Enix sold off the rights to the Eidos Interactive name and some of its associated [=IPs=], ''Deus Ex'' amongst them, to the Sweden-based holding company Embracer Group. With Embracer's history of reviving old property, a new ''Deus Ex'' game suddenly seems a whole lot more likely.

In 2022, Square Enix sold off the rights to the Eidos Interactive name and its associated [=IPs=], ''Deus Ex'' amongst them, to the Sweden-based Creator/EmbracerGroup. With Embracers' history of reviving old property, a new ''Deus Ex'' game suddenly seems a whole lot more likely.

In 2022, Square Enix sold off the rights to the Eidos Interactive name and its associated [=IPs=], ''Deus Ex'' amongst them, to the Swedish based Creator/EmbracerGroup. With Embracers' history of reviving old property, a new ''Deus Ex'' game suddenly seems a whole lot more likely.

While several things about ''Mankind Divided''[='s=] plot seems to strongly indicate that that the game was intended as the middle part of a trilogy, and the development team briefly worked on a project called "MD2", everything seems to indicate that the last entry in the trilogy was QuietlyCancelled at some point in 2017.

In 2015, a sequel to ''Human Revolution'' was announced, titled ''VideoGame/DeusExMankindDivided''. Along with it came the announcement of a new initiative by Eidos Montréal called the “Deus Ex Universe”, a transmedia project to [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin expand the universe of Deus Ex]], which included numerous tie-in comics, spin-off games, novels, art books, and soundtracks.

** ''Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director's Cut'' (2013): UpdatedRerelease of ''Human Revolution''. Includes DLC mission “The Missing Link” and numerous gameplay tweaks and enhancements. [[labelnote:Released for...]]Windows PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and macOS.[[/labelnote]]

* ''Deus Ex: Breach'' (2017): Stand-alone, free-to-play version of “Breach” mode from ''Mankind Divided''. [[labelnote:Released for...]]Windows PC.[[/labelnote]]

* ''ComicBook/DeusExHumanRevolution'' (2011): Six-issue miniseries, side-story to the ''Human Revolution'' game.

Since the original was so successful, a sequel was inevitable. Unfortunately, lightning did not strike twice and ''VideoGame/DeusExInvisibleWar'' was met with harsh criticism upon release. ''Invisible War'' had a tumultuous development cycle, largely caused by their publisher, Creator/EidosInteractive, forcing the development team to both develop primarily for the UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}, and use a game engine that simply could not handle a game like ''Deus Ex'', nor work properly on said system.

The series went dormant after ''Invisible War''[='=]s poor reception, and Ion Storm Austin itself shuttered just over a year after it was released, after releasing only [[VideoGame/ThiefDeadlyShadows one more game]].

In 2009, Eidos Interactive was acquired by Creator/SquareEnix, and work began on reviving the series with a new game, ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'', developed by one of Eidos' internal studios, Eidos Montréal.

The franchise began with the 2001 PC game, ''VideoGame/DeusEx''. The game was an enormous success, with people complimenting its in-depth GenreBusting mechanics, its engaging narrative and its immersive atmosphere. To this day, ''Deus Ex'' is widely considered one of the greatest games ever made.

* ''VideoGame/DeusEx'' (2001): The original game, featuring protagonist J.C. Denton. [[labelnote:Released for...]]Windows PC and macOS.[[/labelnote]]

Since the original was so successful, a sequel was inevitable. Unfortunately, lightning did not strike twice and ''VideoGame/DeusExInvisibleWar'' was met with harsh criticism upon release. ''Invisible War'' had a tumultuous development cycle, largely caused by their publisher, Creator/EidosInteractive, forcing the development team to both develop primarily for the UsefulNote/{{Xbox}}, and use a game engine that simply could not handle a game like ''Deus Ex'', nor work properly on said system.

A film adaptation of ''Deus Ex'' was announced in 2002, [[DevelopmentHell though nothing came of it]]. An adaptation of ''Human Revolution'' was announced in 2012. Again though, nothing else has been heard about it. The ''Human Revolution'' film was also announced to be part of a potential [[SharedUniverse shared film universe]] with Square Enix's other [=IPs=], namely ''VideoGame/{{Hitman}}'', ''VideoGame/JustCause'', ''[[VideoGame/Thief2014 Thief]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TombRaider2013 Tomb Raider]]''.

[[caption-width-right:350:"The world has changed. The old rules no longer apply."]]

Deus Ex is a {{Cyberpunk}} ActionRPG series created by [[Creator/IonStorm Ion Storm Austin]]. Set TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture, Deus Ex centers around an AncientConspiracy involving multiple shadowy organizations, who seek to rule society by controlling all the world's technological advancements.

Ion Storm Austin developed two games for the series before the studio shut down, and the rights remained with their publisher, Creator/EidosInteractive. Under Eidos, Deus Ex went dormant until the publisher was acquired by Creator/SquareEnix, who revived the series with ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'', which was developed by Eidos Montréal.

* ''VideoGame/DeusEx'' (2001): The original game, centers around J.C. Denton and his encounters with the Illuminati, the Triad and the Majestic 12. Released for Windows PC and macOS.
** ''Deus Ex: The Conspiracy'' (2002): Port of the original game, released for [=PlayStation=] 2.
* ''VideoGame/DeusExInvisibleWar'' (2005): The sequel to Deus Ex, follows new protagonist Alex D. as they pick up the pieces from the ending of the original game. Released for Windows PC and Xbox.
* ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'' (2011): First entry in the {{prequel}} trilogy, starring Adam Jensen. Involves Jensen investigating an attack on the cybernetics company, Sarif Industries. Released for Windows PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, Xbox 360, and macOS.
** ''Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director's Cut'' (2013 / 2014): UpdatedRerelease of ''Human Revolution'', includes DLC mission “The Missing Link” and several gameplay tweaks and enhancements. Released for Windows PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and macOS.
* ''VideoGame/DeusExMankindDivided'' (2016): Second entry in the Adam Jensen prequel trilogy. Involves Jensen joining Interpol's Task Force 29 and investigating numerous terror attacks across Europe, believing them to be part of a FalseFlagOperation. Released for Windows PC, [=PlayStation=] 4, Xbox One, Linux and macOS.

* ''VideoGame/DeusExTheFall'' (2013): First mobile entry in the series, follow up to the novel ''Icarus Effect''. Released for iOS, Android and Windows PC.
* ''Deus Ex Go'' (2016): Turn-based puzzle game for mobile platforms. Released for iOS, Android and Windows PC.
* ''Deus Ex: Breach'' (2017): Stand-alone, free-to-play version of “Breach” mode from ''Mankind Divided''. Released for Windows PC.
* ''Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - The VR Experience'' (2017): Another free-to-play entry. As the name suggests, this is less a game and more an in-depth exploration sim of four different locations from ''Mankind Divided''. Released for Windows PC.

* ''ComicBook/DeusExHumanRevolution'' (2011): Six-issue miniseries, side-story to the ''Human Revolution'' game, takes place just after Jensen's encounter with Lawrence Barrett.
* ''ComicBook/DeusExUniverseChildrensCrusade'' (2016): Five-issue miniseries, prequel to ''Mankind Divided'', details Adam's first official mission with Task Force 29.
* ''ComicBook/DeusExUniverseTheDawningDarkness'' (2016): Prequel to ''Mankind Divided'', details Interpol agent Arun Singh's mission to Dubai, leading into the first mission of the game.

* ''Literature/DeusExFallenAngel'' (2013): Prequel to ''Human Revolution''. Expands on Faridah Malik's past, including her past life in Hengsha and what led to her moving to Detroit and working for Sarif Industries.
* ''Literature/DeusExBlackLight'' (2016): {{Interquel}} to ''Human Revolution'' and ''Mankind Divided''. Takes place during the two-year TimeSkip between the two games, details Adam's first encounter with both Task Force 29 and the Juggernaut Collective.
* ''Literature/DeusExHardLine'' (2016): Follow-up to ''The Fall'', details Alex Vega's first encounter with the Juggernaut Collective.
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In addition to all of the above, numerous art books and soundtracks have also been released for the franchise.

A film adaptation of ''Human Revolution'' was announced in 2012. In 2015, it was announced said film may be part of a SharedUniverse with ''VideoGame/JustCause'', ''[[VideoGame/TombRaider2013 Tomb Raider]]'', ''VideoGame/{{Hitman}}'', and ''VideoGame/{{Thief}}''.

See also ''VideoGame/ProjectSnowblind'', a DivorcedInstallment originally meant to be a multiplayer-focus game titled ''Deus Ex: Clan Wars''. Was repurposed into an original IP after the commercial failure of ''Deus Ex: Invisible War''.

Ion Storm Austin developed two games for the series before the studio shut down, and the rights remained with their publisher, Creator/EidosInteractive. Under Eidos, Deus Ex went dormant until the publisher was acquired by Creator/SquareEnix, who revived the series with ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'', which was developed by Eidos Montréal.

* ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'' 2011: First entry in the {{prequel}} trilogy, starring Adam Jemsen. Involves Jensen investigating an attack on the cybernetics company, Sarif Industries. Released for Windows PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, Xbox 360, and macOS.

* ''ComicBook/DeusExUniverseChildrensCrusade'' (2016): Five-issue minieries, prequel to ''Mankind Divided'', details Adam's first official mission with Task Force 29.

* ''ComicBook/DeusExChildrensCrusade'' (2016): Five-issue minieries, prequel to ''Mankind Divided'', details Adam's first official mission with Task Force 29.
* ''ComicBook/DeusExTheDawningDarkness'' (2016): Prequel to ''Mankind Divided'', details Interpol agent Arun Singh's mission to Dubai, leading into the first mission of the game.