The gameplay footage below should look very familiar to gamers who played Human Revolution back in 2011. Still, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The gameplay mechanics of Human Revolution were definitely a strong point so carrying those familiar elements over to Mankind Divided shouldn't really be a surprise. Where the gameplay video shines is illustrating just how superior the graphics on next-gen consoles are compared to their Xbox 360 and PS3 predecessors. Jensen's locales look much more detailed and there are things to explore in every nook and cranny. It also looks as if he'll be able to interact with much more of the local environment, creating opportunities for clever players to strategize stealth maneuvers to navigate their way through mazes crammed with guards and security drones.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided directly follows the aftermath of the Aug Incident, a day when mechanically augmented citizens all over the world were stripped of control over their minds and bodies, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents. The year is now 2029, and the golden era of augmentations is over. Mechanically augmented humans have been deemed outcasts and segregated from the rest of society. Crime and acts of terror serve as a thin veil to cover up an overarching conspiracy aimed at controlling the future of mankind.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is slated for an August 23 release on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.