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Former Arkane Austin leads Harvey Smith, Ben Horne, and Ricardo Bare to launch Black Pony Immersive, promising to avoid the live-service mistakes that doomed Redfall and instead pursue passion projects rooted in Deus Ex and Dishonored.
Black Pony Immersive, a new studio founded by Harvey Smith and Ben Horne with Deus Ex designer Ricardo Bare, aims to keep immersive sims alive in 2026, arguing the genre can be financially viable even as the industry cools; born from Arkane Austin's closure and operating secretly since Aug 2025 with a 26-person team, they haven't revealed their first game beyond immersive sim but intend to stay nimble and independent.
Warren Spector, the designer behind immersive-sim pioneer Deus Ex, announced his retirement in a LinkedIn post after nearly 44 years in the industry, saying age and health prompt a shift toward writing, lecturing, reading, and consulting. He suggested three potential future games but noted the business has changed and isn’t as fun for him anymore. Spector’s career spans Ultima titles, Disney's Epic Mickey, Thick As Thieves, and involvement with System Shock 3, whose future remains unclear under Tencent's oversight.
Warren Spector, the veteran designer behind System Shock, Deus Ex, and Epic Mickey, has announced his retirement from game development after more than 40 years, citing age and health and his desire to write, lecture, and consult. He reflects on a career spanning Origin, Looking Glass Austin, Ion Storm, Junction Point, and Otherside Entertainment, with highlights including Deus Ex and Epic Mickey and recent work on Thick As Thieves.
Legendary game designer Warren Spector, known for Deus Ex and System Shock, says he’s retiring from game development, citing age and shifts in the industry that have sapped his enjoyment. At 70, he plans to write, lecture, and perhaps consult, highlighting a career that helped define immersive sims and left a lasting impact on game design.
Veteran game designer Warren Spector announces retirement after nearly four decades shaping immersive-sim classics, including Deus Ex; he says he’s ready to write, lecture, or consult, hopes to mentor the next generation, and hints he might return in the future but that it’s time for new talent to take the spotlight.
Famed game designer Warren Spector says he is retiring from game development after 44 years and 17 titles, citing age and health, and plans to write books, read, lecture, and possibly consult. He notes three games he’d still like to make but says the industry has changed and a new generation deserves their time. His legacy includes Deus Ex, Thief, System Shock, Wing Commander, Crusader: No Remorse and Epic Mickey, with a cautious note that he may return someday but isn’t counting on it.
Embracer-owned Eidos-Montréal announced 124 layoffs and the departure of studio head David Anfossi, saying the cuts reflect changing project needs. A transition plan is underway and leadership decisions will be announced as finalised, with Anfossi having led the studio for nearly two decades and the broader restructuring impacting the group.
Eidos Montreal confirms 124 layoffs and the departure of veteran studio head David Anfossi, as the studio undergoes leadership restructuring after its 2022 sale to Embracer; the studio hasn’t released a game in years and has canceled several projects, including a new Deus Ex and a Soul Reboot reboot, with a transition plan in place and further leadership updates to come.
Eidos-Montreal laid off 124 employees amid ongoing downsizing and announced that studio head David Anfossi is leaving after 19 years, with a transition plan in progress as leadership changes take shape; the cuts follow prior rounds and reflect shifting project needs.
Voice actor Elias Toufexis announced that a new Deus Ex game won't be coming in 2026, criticizing the current management as 'psychopaths,' and highlighting ongoing uncertainties about the franchise's future under Embracer Group's control.
Aspyr and Eidos-Montréal announced a 'modernized' remaster of the classic Deus Ex, set to release on PC on February 5, 2026, featuring visual enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and controller support, though its higher price may impact its appeal compared to the original and fan-made mods.
The classic 2000 RPG Deus Ex is getting a remaster for PS5, scheduled for release on February 5, 2025, featuring graphical updates and gameplay tweaks, though some fans may be disappointed with the visual overhaul.
The classic sci-fi game Deus Ex is being remastered with updated visuals and features, coinciding with Elon Musk's admiration for the game, which he called one of the best ever. The remaster aims to make the game more accessible on modern platforms, but the game's legacy is complicated by its political and social satire, which some critics associate with Musk's worldview. The article also touches on Musk's gaming history and recent controversies.
Deus Ex, considered one of the greatest games of all time, celebrated its 25th anniversary, highlighting its innovative gameplay, narrative depth, and lasting influence on the gaming industry, remaining highly playable and relevant today.