A new Deus Ex entry is not planned for 2026, according to Elias Toufexis, the voice of Adam Jensen. In a New Year’s post on Twitter, the actor quipped that "the people in charge are psychopaths" and suggested there will be no Deus Ex release that year. The post also included a teaser image showing Toufexis’s upcoming work in 2026, with one of the four projects clearly identified as Bungie’s Marathon while the other three were labeled with NDA symbols.
That social media post, which also hints at three NDA projects, stoked fan speculation that another Deus Ex could be in the works, given Toufexis’s prominent role in the franchise. The teaser came as fans noted the list included three mysterious projects featuring Toufexis’s voice talents. It comes against a backdrop of nearly a decade without a new entry, since Mankind Divided released in 2016.
The broader corporate context underscores the challenge. Deus Ex began with the original games and its early 2000s sequels, with Deus Ex: Human Revolution arriving in 2011 and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided in 2016. After Mankind Divided, Square Enix published the titles before selling the IP to Embracer Group in 2022, along with Tomb Raider, Thief, and Eidos Montreal. Embracer later canceled a Deus Ex project in 2024 and carried out significant layoffs tied to the decision, while continuing to control the franchise. Crystal Dynamics, another studio swept into the deal, has since publicly revealed a new Tomb Raider game, a sign that some Embracer properties progress while others remain in flux. The juxtaposition underlines the uncertain path for a Deus Ex revival.
With Embracer's stewardship, a new Deus Ex remains unconfirmed. There is no official word about a revival, and industry observers note that the series' fate depends on the publisher's strategic priorities. Some fans point to parallel revivals in other Embracer-owned studios, such as Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider, as evidence that long-dormant franchises can return. Still, the absence of clear signals means anticipation for a Deus Ex revival rests on official announcements rather than hints.
This report synthesizes material from Eurogamer's coverage of Toufexis's New Year's post and the broader corporate history surrounding the IP. Readers should monitor official statements from Embracer and Eidos Montreal for any future Deus Ex news.