The story explores a world of "mechanical apartheid," where augmented individuals are segregated and oppressed by a fearful non-augmented majority.

Released in August 2016 by Eidos-Montréal, is a cyberpunk action-roleplaying game and a direct sequel to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution . Set in the year 2029, the game follows Adam Jensen as he navigates a world fractured by the "Aug Incident," an event two years prior that caused mechanically augmented humans to violently lose control. Narrative Setting and Themes

: The game's environments emphasize verticality and multiple paths, rewarding players who explore hidden vents or hack terminals to find shortcuts.

The game was developed over five years using the custom Dawn Engine, which allowed for significantly higher visual detail than its predecessor. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Critique - Smaller Can Be Better