Deus Ex Writer Reflects on Mankind Divided's Unfinished Ending

Mark Cecere, a writer for the Deus Ex prequels, acknowledges fan criticism and reveals canceled sequel plans that would have connected the series' timeline.

Mark Cecere, writer for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, agrees with fans that the game's ending feels incomplete and unresolved.
Cecere explained that the final boss, Viktor Marchenko, was originally intended to be a mid-game antagonist, not the story's ultimate villain.
Plans for a sequel would have seen protagonist Adam Jensen travel to the city of Rabi'ah and confront a key Illuminati figure, with actions leading into the events of the original Deus Ex.
The sequel was canceled in 2023 after Embracer Group acquired Eidos-Montréal and later halted development during layoffs.
Actor Elias Toufexis, who portrayed Adam Jensen, and fans have expressed disappointment over the lost opportunity to conclude the prequel trilogy.