Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
This page is for the original Deus Ex. For the fan-made remake, see Deus Ex: Revision.
Key points
- Vastly improved graphically by the New Vision mod, which replaces the majority of in game textures with high definition replacements as well as HDTP mod, currently in beta stage.
- Kentie's Deus Exe and Direct3D 10 renderer fix various performance, visual and compatibility problems on modern systems.
- An official SDK level editor is available, resulting in a number of gameplay-improving mods for download.
- 1.112fm patch of the game 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 in the GOG.com shop (this version is fixed).
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 bonus free 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.
Deus Exe
Kentie's Deus Exe is an updated executable that integrates support for various features. It does not work with the GameStop (Impulse) version of Deus Ex.
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.
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.
- If you are using Deus Exe, install the renderer then choose Direct3D 10 Support in the launcher.
- If you are using the original Deus Ex, install the renderer then run Deus Ex in Safe Mode and choose Direct3D 10 Support from the list.
Run without the CD or Steam
Mods
A number of mods have been released for Deus Ex which include improvements to texture quality and gameplay adjustments:
Deus Ex: New Vision
Deus Ex: New Vision replaces the vast majority of the game's texture files with HD remakes, drastically improving the visual appeal of the game. It is compatible with Kentie's Custom Launcher, however note that to use these improved textures an additional renderer is required. 2 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.
Deus Ex HDTP
Deus Ex HDTP (High Definition Texture Project) is a mod aimed to remodel and retexture the majority of the game's assets. The mod is currently in beta stages. The newest version can be downloaded either through Mod DB or from the Off Topic Productions forum thread, which also list all the progress on the updates.
GMDX
GMDX (Give Me Deus Ex), winner of Moddb's 2014 Mod of the Year "Worldly Award" is a mod for the Deus Ex campaign. GMDX improves Deus Ex's AI considerably, polishes and expands upon weapon behavior, fixes bugs, expands upon and refines the RPG systems (Augmentations, skills and weapon mods) as well as a vast number of other game systems, adds a new difficulty mode, improves audio & level design, just about everything has been polished and expanded upon in GMDX except for the plot.
Shifter
Shifter 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. Note however that this mod makes the game significantly easier by increasing the number of skill points awarded and items dropped among other things.
- BioMod is an alternative extension to Shifter, further adding game changing features such as autosave and automated augmentations. Also notable is the removal of Shifter's awarding of skill points for kills.
The Nameless Mod
The Nameless Mod is 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.
Deus Ex: Nihilum
Deus Ex: Nihilum (also known as DXN, DEN and Nihilum) is a "mod taking place in an alternate Deus Ex continuity". It takes some content from other mods and provides around 10 hours of gameplay. It includes around 3.5 hours of voice work and 2 hours of new audio.
Deus Ex: Revision
Upgraded version of the game. See Deus Ex: Revision for details.
More Mods
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
Template:Video settings
Toggled in Settings->Display or by using Alt+↵ Enter, but this doesn't affect start-up. Also, 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.)
Use Deus Exe or modify DeuxEx.ini
(line StartupFullscreen
) to start in Windowed mode.
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Czech |
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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.
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
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. Note however that it is possible to crash the SDK by excessively spawning some items including rockets.
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