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Deus Ex's art director says ugly new remaster "did not need to happen"

Deus Ex is one of those series that would break the internet should a new entry ever get revealed. It sounds like we came close, but Embracer reportedly scrapped a new Deus Ex back in 2024 before it even entered full pr…

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addedDeus Ex is one of those series that would break the internet should a new entry ever get revealed. It sounds like we came close, but Embracer reportedly scrapped a new Deus Ex back in 2024 before it even entered full production. The original paved the way for so many of the brilliant immersive sims and stealthy shooters that followed, and there's a desire for more from that universe. Knowing this, a modernized version of the 2000 classic would seem a reliable money-spinner - enter the folks at Aspyr, who know a thing or two about remastering some of the best old games . However, when Deus Ex Remastered was revealed back in September, the reception wasn't as warm as it would've hoped - it's been largely slammed by fans. Now, Deus Ex's art director has had his say - and he's not that impressed either.

addedDeus Ex just got a huge, unofficial remaster thanks to transformative new mod

Deus Ex is one of those series that would break the internet should a new entry ever get revealed. It sounds like we came close, but Embracer reportedly scrapped a new Deus Ex back in 2024 before it even entered full production. The original paved the way for so many of the brilliant immersive sims and stealthy shooters that followed, and there's a desire for more from that universe. Knowing this, a modernized version of the 2000 classic would seem a reliable money-spinner - enter the folks at Aspyr, who know a thing or two about remastering some of the best old games. However, when Deus Ex Remastered was revealed back in September, the reception wasn't as warm as it would've hoped - it's been largely slammed by fans. Now, Deus Ex's art director has had his say - and he's not that impressed either.

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