Deus Ex, the iconic game that launched a well-beloved series, is getting a remastered version that will launch on February 5. Created by industry veteran Warren Spector — known for classics like the Ultima series, System Shock, and Thief: Deadly Shadows — the first Deus Ex game was developed by the now defunct Ion Storm, a studio founded by John Romero and Tom Hall. With that pedigree behind it, it was little surprise when Deus Ex launched in 2000 to overwhelmingly positive reviews and won numerous awards.
One of the strong points of the game was its sci-fi setting with cybernetically enhanced humans wreaking havoc in seedy underbellies of dystopian cities. The other was Deus Ex’s unique gameplay that combined RPG elements with first-person shooter mechanics and stealth. Top that off with a memorable soundtrack, likeable characters, and a compelling story, and the stage was set for a franchise that still has loyal fans to this day.
Deus Ex Remastered Is Coming to PS5
Despite its popularity, the future of the Deus Ex franchise has been uncertain in recent years, since its “new” developer, Eidos-Montreal, was sold by Square Enix to Embracer Group in 2022. Luckily for fans, however, Aspyr announced on September 24, 2025, that it will be overseeing the modernization and remaster of the original Deus Ex. It will be developed exclusively for PS5 and has a scheduled release date of February 5, 2026.
While some people might feel concerned that Eidos is not directly overseeing the overhaul, Aspyr has an established history of creating faithful remasters and ports of beloved franchises. These include the recent Tomb Raider 1-3 and 1-4 Remastered, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for Nintendo Switch, and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. Aspyr also focuses on collaboration with the original development teams, and this strategy will remain intact with the Deus Ex remaster. The company will be working with Eidos-Montreal to make sure the new version of the game remains faithful to the original while bringing a modern touch that has been sorely lacking.
The remaster of Deus Ex will “preserve the DNA” of the sci-fi classic while revamping the lighting, shadows, textures, and particle systems. The character models, though charming as is for nostalgic gamers, will be rebuilt, and Aspyr also plans to add lip-synced dialogue and ragdoll physics. Seeing that the original game was made for PC with keyboard and mouse controls in mind, the remaster’s control scheme will also be optimized to ease use with a PS5 controller. Eager fans have less than a year to wait before they can rejoin protagonist JC Denton in a dystopian 2052.