What We Lost in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Unveiled

The world of Deus Ex has always intrigued gamers with its complex narratives and cyberpunk aesthetics. However, fans of the series have been left hanging since the release of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided in 2016. A sequel that could have connected the dots between the prequels and the original game was in the works but never came to fruition. Let's dive into what could have been and explore the potential storyline that was planned for the next installment.

The Unfinished Saga

Square Enix and Eidos Montreal revived the Deus Ex series with Human Revolution in 2011, followed by Mankind Divided in 2016. These games set the stage for a grand narrative that was meant to bridge the gap to the original Deus Ex from 2000. Unfortunately, plans for a third game were scrapped when Square Enix sold the studio, leaving fans without a satisfying conclusion.

Insights from the Writer

Mark Cecere, a writer for Human Revolution and Mankind Divided, recently shared insights into what the third game could have entailed. During an episode of the podcast series From Script to Life, Cecere discussed the potential storyline. He revealed that Adam Jensen, the cybernetic protagonist, was destined to face the Illuminati, a shadowy organization that persists until 2050.

• Jensen could never completely defeat the Illuminati.
• His actions would have had significant repercussions leading into the original game.
• The narrative would have explored the tragedy of Jensen inadvertently causing events in the original Deus Ex.

The Unresolved Cliffhanger

The ending of Mankind Divided left many fans unsatisfied, and Cecere himself acknowledged the criticism. He admitted that the conclusion left many plotlines unresolved, which was not the intended outcome for the series. The writer expressed his disappointment at not being able to finish the story he helped create.

Future of Deus Ex

While Cecere left Eidos Montreal before work on the third game began, he expressed interest in returning to the project. Unfortunately, the game was canceled, and there has been no news of a revival since then. The possibility of another Deus Ex game remains uncertain, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.

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