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The heartache continues for fans of Deus Ex as another piece of the puzzle falls into place regarding Adam Jensen’s future—and it’s not what anyone wanted to hear. The sale of Deus Ex to Embracer Group by Square Enix has left many longing for the next chapter in the series, especially after the cliffhanger ending of Mankind Divided.
When players last left off with Jensen, his fate—and the fate of the world—hung in the balance. The unresolved questions regarding the series’ plot, including how Jensen’s journey might have tied into the story of the original Deus Ex set in 2050, remain a painful loss for fans. Mankind Divided’s abrupt ending, rife with unanswered narrative threads, still stings.
The game’s controversial political themes and missing content became a point of contention at launch. Fans were particularly frustrated by the lack of closure, especially regarding the Illuminati storyline. The unresolved plot left many hoping for a continuation, but that hope is now dashed.
In a recent appearance on the From Script to Life podcast, former Deus Ex writer Mark Cecere, who worked on both Mankind Divided and Human Revolution, spoke candidly about the uncertain future of the series. He explained how the story had evolved dramatically during development, and even now, he’s unsure where it might have gone next.
Cecere discussed one major hurdle in writing for Jensen: the character’s struggle to stay ahead of the Illuminati. The writers faced the challenge of crafting a satisfying conclusion while acknowledging that the Illuminati remained a powerful force long after Jensen’s story.
He revealed that there was one key Illuminati member the writers had planned to remove—someone Jensen would have eventually confronted. This insight provides a glimpse into what could have been, but it’s still unclear how this plotline might have unfolded.
One of the most intriguing revelations came when Cecere hinted that Jensen’s actions in a potential sequel could have directly contributed to the rise of Bob Page, the main antagonist from the original Deus Ex. This narrative twist would have added even more depth to Jensen’s tragic character arc.
Even Elias Toufexis, the voice actor for Adam Jensen, expressed a longing for the series’ future. He lamented the lost opportunity to continue exploring Jensen’s journey in a third installment, calling it a missed chance for further character development.
Unfortunately, all of this now feels like a distant dream. After Square Enix’s decision to sell the Deus Ex rights to Embracer Group, the series remains on an indefinite hiatus—leaving fans wondering
