Summary
Deus Exis reportedly looking to make a return, with its developer, Eidos Montreal, pitching the game to potential partners. Despite being a highly-rated action RPG series,Deus Exhasn’t received a new mainline entry in over eight years, leaving the fans waiting eagerly.
Since the turn of the century, which saw the release ofDeus Exin 2000, the sci-fi franchise has steadily shipped three different sequels, all of which have contributed significantly to its popularity. Its last mainline entry,Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, came out in 2016 and enjoyed notable critical praise alongside a strong commercial performance. However, in the years since then, Eidos Montreal has mainly shipped games based on third-party IPs, such asMarvel’s AvengersandMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. If one January 2024 report is accurate, the Canadian studio’sinability to revisitDeux Exhasn’t been for lack of trying, with a related in-development project being reportedly binned by parent company Embracer Group as a cost-cutting measure.
In spite of everything, Eidos Montreal is now seemingly keen to make a newDeus Exgame, perInsider Gaming. According to the report, the developer has been “actively” pitching ideas for the franchise’s revival to external publishers as well as partners. Despite the Embracer Group-owned company holding these discussions, no commitment was reached with any publisher for a few different reasons. While a couple of parties reportedly pointed to theDeus Exfranchisebeing “too niche” as one cause of concern, others were apparently not ready to put their money on the IP “at the moment.” The source also revealed that the newDeux Extitle being pitched is different from the one that was rumored to have been in the works before being canceled in 2024. Moreover, it shared that the concept was described as having “charm and novelty” and as being different from “the expectations or standards” that are usually associated withDeus Ex.
Deus Ex Return Being Explored by Eidos Montreal
While not heavy on the details, the latest report is certainly an encouraging sign for fans who have been waiting for a new chapter in theDeus Exsaga for the better part of the past decade. Being an established franchise and one that has usually received widespread acclaim, the IP emerges as a comparatively safe bet for thelayoff-hit Eidos Montrealto invest its resources in.
In October 2025, it will be four years since Eidos Montreal’s latest title,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, hit the shelves. That release took place when the company was still apart of Square Enix and not yet owned by Embracer Group. So, its next game, which could be a newDeus Ex, might not only revive a well-received franchise but would also mark its first project under a new parent organization.
