Aspyr dropped a surprise announcement today with an official trailer for Deus Ex Remastered. The reveal came through PlayStation’s PS5 Games channel, showcasing the classic cyberpunk thriller with a fresh coat of digital paint.
The trailer shows off updated character models and enhanced lighting that bring the year 2052 into the modern era. JC Denton, the game’s nano-augmented protagonist, looks sharper than ever alongside familiar faces like Paul Denton, Anna Navarre, and Gunther Hermann. Classic locations like Liberty Island shine with improved textures while keeping the original’s dark atmosphere intact.
This is a remaster, not a full remake. That means the core game remains unchanged—the same branching storylines, multiple solutions to every problem, and dialogue trees that defined the immersive sim genre. Aspyr has focused on visual improvements rather than rebuilding the game from scratch.
The remaster hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. While the announcement came through PlayStation’s channel, pre-orders already went live on the Xbox store. The official website confirms all platforms, finally bringing this PC legend to modern consoles with proper optimization.
For those unfamiliar with the original, Deus Ex launched in 2000 from Ion Storm Austin under Warren Spector’s direction. The game mixed first-person shooting with RPG mechanics and player choice in revolutionary ways. You could hack computers, sneak through vents, talk your way past enemies, or go in guns blazing. Every approach was valid.
The game’s influence stretches far. Modern titles like Dishonored, Prey, and Cyberpunk 2077 all owe a debt to Deus Ex‘s design philosophy. It proved that shooters could be more than corridors and explosions—they could be playgrounds for creative problem-solving.
Aspyr has experience breathing new life into classic games. They’ve handled ports and remasters for numerous Star Wars titles and recently published the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection. Their track record suggests Deus Ex is in capable hands.
Time to install those augmentations again
Console players finally get their chance to experience why PC gamers won’t shut up about this game. The original PlayStation 2 port had to cut content and merge levels due to hardware limits. This remaster promises the full experience with modern conveniences like proper controller support.
Key details remain under wraps. Aspyr hasn’t revealed the release date, pricing, or specific features like graphics toggles between old and new visuals. We also don’t know if popular quality-of-life improvements from community mods made it into the official version.
