“Question Everything. Trust No One.” and prepare to take on the role of Agent JC Denton to save the world, again, in Deus Ex Remastered. Announced during yesterday’s Sony State of Play, Deus Ex Remastered will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on February 5, 2026. The classic cyberpunk espionage game from 2000 has been upgraded with enhanced visuals, new character models, and various QoL enhancements such as 4K and Ultrawide display support. Pricing is a modest $29.99 but is currently 10% off ($26.99) for preorders. Co-developed by Eidos-Montréal and Aspyr, this new version is said to preserve everything that made the original a hit while updating it for modern gaming hardware.
“This remaster isn’t just a visual upgrade, but a preservation of Deus Ex’s DNA – carefully modernized without sacrificing the conspiratorial paranoia that made the original game so iconic. “
– PlayStation Blog
Key Features
- EXPERIENCE A WORLD ON THE BRINK: Explore real-world locations in a thrilling cyberpunk tale of conspiracy and intrigue, including post-crash New York, the neon alleys of Hong Kong, shadowy Parisian strongholds, the clandestine Area 51 and more.
- PLAY YOUR WAY: Customize your character to fit your playstyle. Every challenge has more than one solution – breach locked systems, hack firewalls, cloak and vanish, deploy raw firepower and more. Your choices ensure no two playthroughs are ever the same.
- NEW! VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS: Explore expansive environments with improved lighting, dynamic shadows, water physics, particle effects, and fully updated textures that breathe new life into our dystopian future.
- NEW! REBUILT CHARACTER MODELS: Immerse yourself in Deus Ex’s rich character development systems like never before, with brand-new character models featuring smoother lip-sync animations and ragdoll physics.
- NEW! QUALITY-OF-LIFE ENHANCEMENTS: Autosaves, faster loading, achievement tracking, and cloud saves on supported platforms.
- NEW! CONTROLLER SUPPORT: Experience a new control scheme optimized from the ground up for modern controllers, designed for fluid weapon management and streamlined navigation.
- NEW! MULTI-SCREEN SUPPORT: Enjoy 4K-ready UI with ultrawide and multi-monitor display support.
Combining RPG along with action/shooter and stealth mechanics, Deus Ex has a little bit of everything for those wanting to embark on another adventure. Set in the year 2052, players will experience a world in decay with societies in a state of collapse. Their mission is to save the world as nano-augmented UNATCO agent JC Denton by unraveling the secrets and lies told to the masses.
“As JC Denton, a nano-augmented UNATCO operative, you’ll travel from the streets of New York to the neon-lit alleys of Hong Kong, through shadowy Parisian strongholds, and into the depths of Area 51 with the intention of keeping order”
– PlayStation Blog
PC Recommended Hardware Specifications (via Steam):
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2080 / Radeon RX 6750
- Storage: 20 GB available space