Is a New Deus Ex Game Finally on the Horizon? Exciting Talks Underway!

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Summary

  • Eidos Montreal is reportedly pitching new ideas for the Deus Ex franchise’s revival to external publishers and partners.
  • Potential publishers are said to have raised concerns about the franchise being “too niche” and hesitated to commit to the project.
  • The new Deus Ex title being pitched is described as having “charm and novelty,” deviating from traditional Deus Ex standards.

It appears that the popular action RPG series, Deus Ex, is rumored to be returning, with Eidos Montreal actively seeking collaborators for its development. Despite being critically acclaimed and well-loved by many gamers, a new main entry in the series has not been released in more than eight years, leaving fans excitedly anticipating its return.

Ever since the new millennium began, marking the debut of Deus Ex in 2000, this sci-fi series has consistently launched three follow-ups, boosting its popularity. The latest major installment, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, was released in 2016 and garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. However, since then, Eidos Montreal has primarily focused on games based on other companies’ intellectual properties, like Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. If a report from January 2024 is correct, the Canadian studio’s failure to revisit Deus Ex hasn’t been due to a lack of effort, as an associated project in development was allegedly dropped by parent company Embracer Group as part of cost-cutting measures.

Despite some reservations, it appears that Eidos Montreal is eager to develop a new Deus Ex game, according to Insider Gaming. The developer has been actively proposing ideas for the franchise’s return to various external publishers and partners. However, despite ongoing discussions with Embracer Group-owned Eidos Montreal, no publishing agreement has been reached yet due to several factors. Some parties expressed concern about the Deus Ex franchise being too niche, while others are not ready to invest in the IP right now. The new Deus Ex game that is being pitched is distinct from the one previously rumored to have been in development before its cancellation in 2024. Additionally, the source revealed that the concept for the new game was described as having a unique charm and differing from typical Deus Ex standards.

Deus Ex Return Being Explored by Eidos Montreal

In simpler terms, the recent update on the Deus Ex series is a positive indication for fans who have longed for a new installment in this saga over most of the last ten years. As a well-recognized and generally applauded franchise, Deus Ex presents a relatively secure option for Eidos Montreal to channel its efforts into, given their current financial situation due to layoffs.

In October 2025, it will have been four years since Eidos Montreal’s latest release, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, was launched. This game came out when the company was still affiliated with Square Enix and not yet under Embracer Group. Therefore, their upcoming title, potentially a new Deus Ex, could not only resurrect a popular series but also signify their initial venture as part of a new corporate entity.

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2025-04-04 22:35