Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
This page is for the original Deus Ex. For the fan-made update, see Deus Ex: Revision.
Key points
- An official SDK level editor is available, resulting in a number of gameplay-improving mods for download.
General information
- GameFAQs Forum - this forum is relatively active and contains discussion & bugfixes
- The Nameless Mod Forums - contains information relevant to most Deus Ex mods including New Vision
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
- Several demo versions of Deus Ex are available at Planet Deus Ex, including the first two missions as well as a Macintosh version.
Version differences
- While the Steam version is cheaper, the GOG.com version has no DRM and offers free bonus content.
- The GOG.com version fixes a bug that accidentally removes the music during your last visit to Hell's Kitchen.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The 1.112fm patch fixes various bugs and adds multiplayer.
- Digital distribution versions already include this patch as do some retail re-releases.
- This patch unintentionally removes music from the Hell's Kitchen map on your last visit. The problem is present in all versions GOTY, except the one sold on GOG.com.
Deus Ex Maps Patch
- D.X.M's Deus Ex Maps Patch replaces the outdated maps from the 1.112fm patch and fixes various bugs.
- This patch does not replace the multiplayer maps for compatibility reasons.
Deus Exe
- Kentie's Deus Exe is an updated executable that integrates support for various features.
- This fix will replace the existing
deusex.exe
file within the folder. If you want to be able to uninstall it, backup the main executable beforehand.
- Does not work with the GameStop (Impulse) version of Deus Ex.
Direct3D 10 renderer
- Kentie's Direct3D 10 renderer improves compatibility with modern systems and adds native support for various features including anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering and multi-monitor resolutions.
Improved graphics
- Game can be vastly improved graphically by the New Vision and HDTP mods. See Mods.
Run without the CD or Steam
Game data
Kentie's Deus Ex modern launcher - Settings
Configuration file(s) location
- Deus Exe stores settings in
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Deus Ex\System\
Save game data location
- Deus Exe stores saves in
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Deus Ex\Save\
Video settings
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- Only the software renderer and Direct3D 10 renderer properly handle adjusting brightness in Windowed mode. OpenGL renderer will adjust brightness but affects the entire screen.
Input settings
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Audio settings
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Network
- Multiplayer for the retail version requires the 1.112fm patch; digital distribution versions are already patched.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
7790-7792 |
UDP |
7790-7792, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
- Check Deus Ex tweak guide for more information on settings.
HUD and subtitles are broken when using Nvidia 3D Vision
32-bit color won't enable
Audio stutter/game crashing due to audio subsystem
Crash when enabling 32-bit color
Error message crash on startup
Game Speed Inconsistent/Jerkiness
Large-scale graphical glitches
Shadows appear scratchy/green
GUI scaling issues
Missing music on the last visit to Hell's Kitchen
Other Information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
7, 9, 10 |
D3D9 and D3D10 are fan developed. |
OpenGL |
1.2 |
Enhanced OpenGL renderer is available here. |
Glide |
2 |
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Software renderer |
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Shader Model support |
3, 4 |
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Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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SDK
- After the release of the 1.112fm patch Ion Storm released an official SDK for the game which includes a full level editor and conversation editor.
- It is possible to crash the SDK by excessively spawning some items including rockets.
Mods
- Replaces the vast majority of the game's texture files with HD remakes, drastically improving the visual appeal of the game.
- Compatible with Kentie's Custom Launcher.
- An additional renderer is required. Two are included in the New Vision download, one for DirectX and one for OpenGL, and a video demonstrating full installation of the mod with Kentie's Launcher can be found here.
- Remodels and retextures the majority of the game's assets.
- Currently in beta stages.
- The newest version can be downloaded either through Mod DB or from the Off Topic Productions forum thread.
- Mod for the campaign that improves Deus Ex's AI considerably, polishes and expands upon weapon behavior, fixes bugs, expands upon and refines the RPG systems (Augmentations, skills, weapon mods, etc.), adds a new difficulty mode, and improves audio & level design. Includes both New Vision and HDTP.
- Fixes many common annoyances with the game, including improved enemy AI and a restructured augmentation system which replaces augmentations considered obsolete by the developer of the mod.
- This mod makes the game significantly easier by increasing the number of skill points awarded and items dropped.
- An alternative extension to Shifter, further adding game-changing features such as autosave and automated augmentations. Also, the Shifter's awarding of skill points for kills is removed.
- An extensive conversion of Deus Ex which provides a new storyline within the Unreal 1 engine set outside of the Deus Ex universe. This modification is fully voiced and includes many new weapons and features.
- A "mod taking place in an alternate Deus Ex continuity" that takes some content from other mods and provides around 10 hours of gameplay, 3.5 hours of voice work, and 2 hours of new audio.
- Also known as DXN, DEN and Nihilum.
- Upgraded levels, new art and soundtrack. See Deus Ex: Revision for details.
Additional Mods
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
95, 98 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium II 300 MHz AMD equivalent |
System memory (RAM) |
64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
150 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
16 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
Mac OS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
8.1 |
Processor (CPU) |
PowerPC G3 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
150 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Rage Pro 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References