From the looks of it Square Enix might put Deus Ex-series on hold. The reason behind it is the poor sales of the latest iteration, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The software-house also wants to focus on Marvel series games.
The reports, coming from eurogamer states that
This, despite Mankind Divided leaving the series with a number of hanging story threads. These plot points were intended to be resolved in a third game, which would also complete the trilogy of Deus Ex titles begun by predecessor Human Revolution.
Much of this remaining story was once intended for Mankind Divided, Eurogamer has heard, until the game grew too large in scope and had to be curtailed. (Even with this, Mankind Divided's development took five years). It's unclear if this untold story will now be left unresolved - or tied up in another medium, such as a graphic novel.
Mankind Divided's DLC, meanwhile, focuses on standalone stories. One final pack from the game's season pass - A Criminal Past - is set for launch on 23rd February and acts as a prequel to the main game.
All of this marks a dramatic climbdown from the much-trumpeted "Deus Ex Universe" project announced prior to Mankind Divided back in late 2013. "An ongoing, expanding and connected game world built across a generation of core games" was promised.
"It's a commitment on our part to deliver meaningful content that expands the franchise on a regular basis," Eidos Montreal boss David Anfossi said, "and to deliver a deep conspiracy that will span several connected Deus Ex games, creating a more immersive and richer experience than ever before."
But three years later, when Mankind Divided did finally arrive, it failed to spark the sales needed to grow the series into a mainstream franchise as Square Enix had previously hoped.
So, when could we now see another Deus Ex? All signs point to it being a long wait.
Eidos Montreal:
"While we are still working on expanding the Deus Ex Universe, along with creating new content and updates for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, we're also devoting our talents towards working with Crystal Dynamics and Marvel on The Avengers project."
Square Enix might put Deus Ex-series on hold
