Deus Ex Remastered Delayed to “Better Meet Fan Expectations”

Less than two months before release, Aspyr has announced a delay to Deus Ex Remastered. Instead of February 5th, 2026, it’s now coming at a later, unconfirmed date for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Regarding the delay, the developer said it had “listened to what you had to say” and made the decision to “better meet fan expectations and deliver the best possible experience for players.” It will offer more updates “when the time comes,” but for now, anyone who pre-ordered the title will be fully refunded.

Announced last September, Deus Ex Remastered touted upscaled textures, better controller support, a revamped UI, dynamic shadows, a new lighting system, and more. It received a mixed response from fans who criticized the lighting for ruining the atmosphere and the character models for looking vastly different from the originals.

Of course, Aspyr is no stranger to controversial remasters – see Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection – but it’s delivered some standout efforts as well, like Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered. How it plans to improve Deus Ex Remastered remains to be seen, so stay tuned for more updates.