Following fan backlash, Aspyr indefinitely delays upcoming Deus Ex remaster

The original Deus Ex is an undeniable classic, with the immersive sim not only spawning a long-running franchise, but also helped to put the genre onto the map. In celebration of the game’s 25th anniversary, a remaster was announced. Unfortunately, a highly poor reception towards the initial trailer has now led studio Aspyr to indefinitely delay the project.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, porting ‘specialists’ Aspyr confirmed that their controversial Deus Ex remaster will no longer arrive early next year as initially planned, with the studio writing:

“Thank you to the community for your feedback following the reveal of Deus Ex Remastered. We've listened to what you said, and in order to better meet fan expectations and deliver the best possible experience for players, Deus Ex Remastered will no longer launch on Feb. 5, 2026.”

As mentioned, no new release date nor a release window was given, with the studio simply stating: “We look forward to sharing more updates with you when the time comes”. All those who did pre-order the remaster will be “fully refunded,” so you can rest easy in that regard.

The original Deus Ex is an excellent game, though one which unfortunately has not aged well in many ways. As such, while a remaster is highly welcome, the product presented by Aspyr left much to be desired, and so it is encouraging to see them going back to the drawboard somewhat.

KitGuru says: Do you have fond memories of the original Deus Ex? What was your initial reaction to the remaster trailer? How should they approach the game’s visuals? Let us know down below.

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