Deus Ex

Deus Ex

Developers
	Ion Storm
Publishers
	Eidos Interactive
Mac OS	Aspyr Media
Engines
	Unreal Engine 1
Release dates
Windows	June 26, 2000
Mac OS	July 27, 2000

Deus Ex

Deus Ex	2000
Deus Ex: Invisible War	2003
Deus Ex: Human Revolution	2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut	2013
Deus Ex: The Fall	2014
Deus Ex: Revision (unofficial mod)	2015
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided	2016

This page is for the original Deus Ex. For the fan-made reimagination, 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

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Disc check; see Run without the CD or Steam.
Retail
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Gamesplanet
GOG.com
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Steam		Can be played without Steam using Deus Exe.

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D.X.M's Deus Ex Maps Patch replaces the outdated maps from the 1.112fm patch and fixes various bugs.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.

Using Deus Exe[citation needed] Install Deus Ex normally. For CD versions you must choose the full install option. Download the latest version of Deus Exe (If using Windows XP download 5.3 version instead) Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package (x86). Extract the Deus Exe files to <path-to-game>\System folder, replacing the existing deusex.exe when prompted. Set your options in the pre-game launcher.

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.

Usage[citation needed] 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.

Improved graphics

Game can be vastly improved graphically by the New Vision and HDTP mods. See Mods.

Run without the CD or Steam

Retail: remove CdPath= from deusex.ini For the Sold Out Software release, reinstall the 1.112fm patch. Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open deusex.ini. Remove the CdPath= line.

Use Deus Exe[citation needed]

Game data

Kentie's Deus Ex modern launcher - Settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\System\
Mac OS

Deus Exe stores settings in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Deus Ex\System\

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Save\
Mac OS

Deus Exe stores saves in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Deus Ex\Save\

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Video settings

Graphics option	Option	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution			Use Deus Exe to adjust FOV.
Multi-monitor			Use Deus Exe to adjust FOV.
Ultra-widescreen			Use Deus Exe to adjust FOV.
4K Ultra HD			Use Deus Exe to adjust FOV.
Field of view (FOV)		Set with Deus Exe.
Windowed		See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Set with Deus Exe.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		Use the Direct3D 10 renderer and set in preferences.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		Use the Direct3D 10 renderer and set in preferences.
Vertical sync (Vsync)		Use the Direct3D 10 renderer and set in preferences.
60 FPS		For Windows 8 and later use the Direct3D 10 renderer.
120+ FPS		See High frame rate. Framerate above 120 FPS affects the gameplay speed.

Windowed

Windowed mode[citation needed] Toggled in Settings > Display or by using Alt+↵ Enter, but start-up is not affected. Use Deus Exe or modify DeuxEx.ini (line StartupFullscreen) to start in Windowed mode.

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.

High frame rate

Change frame rate limit[citation needed] Use the Direct3D 10 renderer. In-game (not in menus), press the "Send Message To All" button (default "T"). Type "preferences" without quotes (remember to delete the pre-written text "Say"). In the window that should have opened, expand the "Rendering" section, then expand the "Direct3D 10" sub-section. Set "FPSLimit" to the desired limit by clicking on the number next to it. Close the window.

Input settings

Controls settings

Keyboard and mouse	Native	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		Set with Deus Exe.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		See Controller support.
Full controller support		Menus (including console login) do not support controllers.
Controller remapping		See Controller support.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback

Controller support

Enable controller support[citation needed] Use the console command preferences. Under Display, set UseJoystick to true. Default settings are unplayable.

Controller remapping[citation needed] Use the console command preferences. Adjust sensitivity under Joystick. Adjust input under Advanced > Raw Key Bindings.

Audio settings

Audio settings

Audio options	Native	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music, Sound effects, Speech.
Surround sound		Up to 7.0 output. EAX (or A3D) required
Subtitles		Located under Game options.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		A3D 2.0, EAX 1.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	CC	Notes
English
Czech				Fan translation can be downloaded from [1]. It is only available up to 1.014f patch.
German				Use Deus Ex - Deutsche Textdateien.
Polish				Fan translation can be downloaded from Portal24h.

Network

Multiplayer for the retail version requires the 1.112fm patch; digital distribution versions are already patched.

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		16
Online play		16

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP		Enter in-game or use deusex:// URL.

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP (outbound)	7790-7792
UDP (outbound)	7790-7792, 27900

VR support

3D modes	Native	Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision		Use the Direct3D9 renderer and delete the Nvidia profile using NVIDIA Inspector.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D

Issues fixed

Check Deus Ex tweak guide for more information on settings.

HUD and subtitles are broken when using Nvidia 3D Vision

Use Nvidia Inspector to delete the Deus Ex 3D vision profile Click wrench icon and select Deus Ex from the dropdown list. Click the red X button.

32-bit color won't enable

Mod fix[citation needed] Use Deus Exe. Set 32-bit color in-game. Restart the game before changing any other settings.

Audio stutter/game crashing due to audio subsystem

Use Deus Exe[citation needed] If problems persist, adjust the audio latency setting in the launcher.

Crash when enabling 32-bit color

Patch the game up to 1.112fm[citation needed]

Switch to an alternative renderer[citation needed]

Error message crash on startup

Crash diagnostic[citation needed] The error message will generally detail the subsystem in which the crash occurred in so one can narrow down the possible causes. The game's logfile (Deus Ex\system\deusex.log) has additional information.

Game Speed Inconsistent/Jerkiness

Use Deus Exe[citation needed]

Large-scale graphical glitches

Change renderer[citation needed] Issue is usually caused by the chosen renderer. Launch Deus Ex in Safe Mode and change to a different renderer. If problems persist, use the Direct3D 10 renderer.

Shadows appear scratchy/green

Use the Direct3D 10 renderer[citation needed]

GUI scaling issues

Use Deus Exe and adjust the GUI scaling option[citation needed] Depending on the resolution (e.g. 1366x768), the GUI may still be too small or too big. Use AHK Injector instead.[citation needed]

Missing music on the last visit to Hell's Kitchen

Use the Deus Ex Maps Patch[citation needed]

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
Software renderer
Shader Model support	3, 4
64-bit executable

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

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.

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.

Deus Ex HDTP (High Definition Texture Project)

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.

GMDX (Give Me Deus Ex)

Extensive mod that improves every aspect of the game excluding the plot and soundtrack. Winner of Moddb's "Mod of the Year Worldly Award" and frequently labeled the "Definitive Deus Ex Experience" for newcomers and veterans alike, while also including both New Vision and HDTP. One download, all-encompassing.

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.

This mod makes the game significantly easier by increasing the number of skill points awarded and items dropped.

BioMod

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.

The Nameless Mod

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

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.

Deus Ex: Revision

Upgraded levels, new art and soundtrack. See Deus Ex: Revision for details.

Additional Mods

• Compilation of mods and fan-made missions
• Custom launcher

System requirements

Windows
	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
	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