Deus Ex Remastered Delayed After Complaints About Its New Graphics

Developer Aspyr Media announced that Deus Ex Remastered has been delayed (seemingly indefinitely) so the team can "deliver the best possible experience."

Aspyr delivered the news on X, posting that, alongside a commitment to delivering the best possible experience, the team wants to meet the expectations of its fanbase.


Thank you to the community for your feedback following the reveal of Deus Ex Remastered. We've listened to what you said, and in order to better meet fan expectations and deliver the best possible experience for players, Deus Ex Remastered will no longer launch on Feb. 5, 2026. pic.twitter.com/NhalyPLm8q

— Aspyr (@AspyrMedia) December 11, 2025

As such, the game has been pushed back from its initial February 5, 2026 release date. More updates will be shared "when the time comes," Aspyr said. By delaying the game, the studio is also refunding all preorders while thanking fans for their continued patience and support.

Deus Ex Remastered was revealed during Sony's September 24 State of Play livestream. The trailer showed off visual "enhancements," with associate brand manager Matthew Ray explaining on the PlayStation Blog that the remaster would introduce overhauled controls, haptic feedback with the DualSense controller, updated lighting, improved shadows, increased particle effects, and enhanced textures.

Unfortunately, the game was criticized following its reveal. In the comments of the official trailer on PlayStation's YouTube channel, netizens decried the game's new visuals. Others couldn't believe this was coming when no one asked for it. Some simply said it was a shame. Up and down the comments, people were confounded by the supposed visual improvements Aspyr touted.

This feedback is likely why Aspyr has delayed the game. Now, Deus Ex Remastered doesn't have a firm release date.

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