The series can be followed in either release order or chronological order (the prequels take place decades before the original game). Adam Jensen Saga (Prequels)
: You play as JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for UNATCO. Initially sent to fight the National Secessionist Force (NSF), you eventually realize that your employers are part of a massive conspiracy involving a man-made plague called "Gray Death". Core Themes & Narrative Pillars Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Story So Far Deus Ex
Set in a dystopian future where the gap between the insanely wealthy and the poor is vast, the world is on the brink of collapse due to terrorism, disease, and economic instability. The series can be followed in either release
: Two years later, the "Aug Incident" has led to a segregated world. Jensen, now an Interpol agent, works to expose the true source of the chaos while navigating tensions between rival factions. JC Denton Saga (Original) Core Themes & Narrative Pillars Deus Ex: Human
: Adam Jensen, a security specialist, is forcefully augmented after a brutal attack. He uncovers a conspiracy involving the Illuminati’s plan to control augmented humans.
The Deus Ex series is a landmark of cyberpunk storytelling, blending global conspiracies, human augmentation, and philosophical questions about the future of society. The World of Deus Ex