Who owns Deus Ex now?

The Deus Ex franchise is currently owned by Embracer Group, a Swedish video game holding company, which acquired the rights to the franchise along with Eidos Montreal, the studio behind the development of the series, in 2022. Embracer Group gained the development and publishing rights to several franchises, including Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, Thief, and Legacy of Kain, as part of its acquisition of Square Enix assets.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the ownership of Deus Ex

1. Who bought Deus Ex from Square Enix?: Embracer Group bought the Deus Ex franchise from Square Enix in 2022, as part of its acquisition of Square Enix assets, including Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics.
2. Is Deus Ex coming back?: Although not confirmed, rumors suggest Eidos Montreal is back at work on a new Deus Ex game, with Embracer Group expressing interest in sequels, remakes, and remasters in the studio’s established franchises.
3. What is the last Deus Ex game?: The last Deus Ex game released was Deus Ex: Mankind Divided in 2016, which is part of a series that consists of six games: Deus Ex (2000), Deus Ex: Invisible War (2003), Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011), Deus Ex: The Fall (2013), Deus Ex Go (2016), and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016).
4. Who is the owner of Eidos?: Eidos Interactive Corporation, also known as Eidos-Montréal, is a Canadian video game developer based in Montreal and is part of Embracer Group.
5. Did Square Enix buy Eidos?: Yes, Square Enix bought Eidos in 2009, with the combined company being briefly renamed Eidos, before being taken over by Square Enix.

About Embracer Group and its acquisitions

6. Who is Embracer Group?: Embracer Group is a Swedish video game holding company that has acquired several video game studios and franchises, including Eidos Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, and the Deus Ex and Tomb Raider franchises.
7. What did Embracer Group acquire from Square Enix?: Embracer Group acquired Eidos Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, and several other assets from Square Enix, including the Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, Thief, and Legacy of Kain franchises.
8. When did Embracer Group finalize the acquisition of Square Enix assets?: Embracer Group finalized the acquisition of Square Enix assets in 2022, with the acquisition including several video game studios and franchises.

About the future of Deus Ex

9. Will there be a new Deus Ex game?: Although not confirmed, rumors suggest Eidos Montreal is working on a new Deus Ex game, with Embracer Group expressing interest in sequels, remakes, and remasters in the studio’s established franchises.
10. What can we expect from the new Deus Ex game?: Although not confirmed, the new Deus Ex game is expected to be developed by Eidos Montreal and published by Embracer Group, with the game potentially featuring improved gameplay, graphics, and storyline.
11. When will the new Deus Ex game be released?: Although not confirmed, the release date of the new Deus Ex game is not yet announced, with Eidos Montreal and Embracer Group expected to make an official announcement in the future.

About other related franchises and studios

12. Who owns Tomb Raider now?: The Tomb Raider franchise is currently owned by Embracer Group, which acquired the rights to the franchise along with Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind the development of the series, in 2022.
13. Did Amazon buy Tomb Raider?: Yes, Amazon bought the Tomb Raider rights from Embracer Group for a deal worth approximately $600 million, making it Amazon’s second-biggest purchase after purchasing the television rights for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
14. Who is the CEO of Lara Croft?: Ana Miller is the overarching antagonist of the 2018 film Tomb Raider and is also the CEO of Croft Company, designated by Lara Croft in an act of trust.
15. Why was Tomb Raider cancelled?: The Tomb Raider movie was cancelled because MGM didn’t give it the green light in time, causing the studio to lose the rights, with Alicia Vikander having been cast as Lara Croft in the proposed film.