With Embracer Group acquiring Eidos Montreal, why there needs to be a new Deus Ex game in the future
Since the announcement by Embracer Group, Deus Ex has been a major topic of discussion within the community. After all, the gaming franchise has been iconic in gaming, but has been put on the back burner. Embracer Group's acquisition could rejig the entire setup as it has acquired the western studio from Square Enix, which includes Eidos Interactive. Despite no official confirmation, there's a strong case for getting a possible Deus Ex game in the future.
Strangely, had Eidos Interactive continued under Square Enix, things would have looked quite bleak. The recent trends under the Japanese giants haven't been good as far as the western studios were concerned. Embracer's focus in relation to their acquisition is quite clear, and it's also the principal reason fans could hope for a visit to the futuristic world of prosthetics and advanced AI.
Deus Ex has been a constant over the last two decades, with the first game ushering in a new era for gaming. However, it has been about five years since the series saw an addition. What has led fans to be hopeful is that there has been no word about the closure of the IP.
Earlier on April 2, Embracer Group announced their potential acquisition of the western division of Square Enix that includes Eidos Montreal, among others. Along with the studios, Embracer now holds the rights for the IPs, one of which is in the discussion.
As soon as the news was announced, rumors about a brand new Deus Ex game began to spread. It quickly turned out to be fake, but there remains some scope for hope based on what the new owners had to say:
It's quite clear that the emphasis, for the time being, will be on AAA single-player games. A new Tomb Raider game using Unreal Engine 5 is already in the making. Based
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