## *Deus Ex* Remaster Announced, Revisiting a Sci-Fi Classic Favored by Elon Musk
A remastered version of the groundbreaking immersive sim *Deus Ex* is slated for release by Aspyr, bringing updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements to the 2000 title. The proclamation arrives as interest in the game resurfaces, fueled in part by its long-time fan, elon Musk.Originally released in 2000, *Deus Ex* distinguished itself with its complex narrative, player agency, and prescient themes of transhumanism, government control, and conspiracy. Now,25 years later,the remaster aims to deliver a definitive experience for both longtime fans and a new generation of players,and will mark the first time the title is available on consoles.
The remaster promises visual upgrades comparable to Aspyr’s work on the *Tomb raider* remasters. A trailer released today showcases the enhanced graphics.”Question Everything. Trust No One,” reads the game’s tagline, a sentiment echoed by Musk himself, who described the original as “one of the best games ever” in a 2020 tweet.
The game’s enduring relevance is underscored by its influence on subsequent titles, including *Dishonored*.according to Austin Grossman,a co-writer on *Deus Ex*,the game’s “political weight and social satire” are a key element of its legacy. Grossman recently told *PC Gamer* that this aspect of the game is “creepily” aligned with Musk’s worldview, adding that it ”might potentially be its longest, worst legacy.”
The irony of Musk’s gratitude for *Deus Ex* has drawn attention in recent years, especially following reports last year that he was allegedly caught paying others to boost his accounts in *Diablo 4* and *Path of Exile 2*. The PS2 version, *Deus Ex: The Conspiracy*, was also added to PlayStation Plus earlier this year.
