The Deus Ex: Universe will comprise of a brand new conspiracy that will span several games and mark the debut of the franchise on PS4 and Xbox One. To fully take advantage of the power of the current gen consoles, Eidos Montreal has announced the new Dawn Engine, the “cornerstone” of development and based on IO Interactive’s Glacier 2 engine. This delivers, according to studio lead David Anfossi, “improved rendering capabilities, real-time physics, and advanced artificial intelligence programming.

“The technology behind any game is a key component in ensuring that gamers are able to develop both an emotional and visceral connection to what they are experiencing within the game world.

“We’ve worked tirelessly over the last few years developing this engine, building upon and improving both the visual and immersive artistry in our games. We truly believe that our engine will help us to strengthen both the gameplay and storytelling experiences we strive to create.”

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