How many endings does Deus Ex have?
The original Deus Ex (2000) has three endings. Near the end of the game, JC Denton chooses between three factions' plans, and each choice leads to a different final cutscene. Later games in the series work differently: Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011) has four main endings, and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016) has one main ending with small variations.
The three endings of Deus Ex (2000)
At Area 51, JC can side with one of three plans for the world:
- Merge with Helios: join with the AI to rule the world as a benevolent intelligence.
- Destroy global communications: side with Tracer Tong and trigger a new "Dark Age" free of centralized control.
- Join the Illuminati: kill Bob Page and help Morgan Everett restore the Illuminati's hidden rule.
The choice is made in the final level, so you can save before it and see all three.
Other games in the series
- Deus Ex: Invisible War (2003): several endings based on which faction you support at the end.
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011): Adam Jensen makes a final choice at Panchaea between four options, each with its own monologue and ending. There is also a short post-credits scene.
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016): a single main ending, with details that change depending on choices made during the game, such as the fate of certain characters.
FAQ
What does JC stand for in Deus Ex?
The game never spells it out. "JC" is simply the name JC Denton goes by, though many fans read it as a religious reference.
What is Deus Ex about?
A nanotech-augmented agent uncovers conspiracies involving secret societies, a pandemic and powerful AIs in a near-future world.
What does "Deus Ex" mean?
It comes from the Latin phrase "deus ex machina," meaning "god from the machine."
Does Deus Ex have multiple endings?
Yes. Every main game in the series has either multiple endings or an ending shaped by your earlier choices.