Deus Ex: Human Revolution Mac Port Announced

Square Enix just sent in news that developer Feral Interactive – which has already worked on the Mac port of BioShock, among other things – is going to port Eidos Montreal’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution to the Mac in Winter 2011/2012. No additional information is available as of yet, so I’ll just leave you with the press release:

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Coming to the Mac Winter 2011/12!

Feral Interactive has today announced that critically acclaimed Action-RPG video game Deus Ex: Human Revolutionâ„¢ will be released for the Mac in winter 2011/12. Developed by Eidos-Montreal and published by Square Enixâ„¢ for game consoles and PC, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a prequel to the legendary Deus Exâ„¢.

Set in 2027, Deus Ex: Human Revolution immerses players in a world where amoral corporations market biomechanical modifications that blur the boundary between man and machine. The player controls former SWAT commander Adam Jensen who has been forced to undergo cybernetic augmentations after a terrorist attack on Sarif Industries, the biotech company where he works as security chief.

To find those responsible, the player must explore the full potential of Adam’s augmented body and develop it to suit their playing style. Every situation can be approached in countless different ways, either by focusing on one of the four pillars of gameplay – combat, stealth, hacking and social – or by deploying an artful combination of all four. As they progress, players will be able to (purchase) new augmentations or upgrade existing ones to manipulate Adam’s body into their perfect machine.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution’s engrossing plot puts players in strikingly inventive futuristic visions of real cities such as Detroit and Montreal, where they must scrutinize everything to uncover the secrets behind a global conspiracy that threatens everyone. The outcome of the game depends on the actions and judgements made by the player, whether in choosing an upgrade, hacking a computer, or choosing to hide in the shadows rather than open fire.

(Deus Ex: Human Revolution presents the player with truly meaningful decisions in a unique and captivating game world.) said David Stephen, Managing Director of Feral Interactive. (The degree of freedom it offers is extraordinary.)

(We are delighted to partner with Feral, a leading expert in development for the Mac platform, to bring the acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution to Mac players, ) said Stephane D’Astous, general manager of Eidos-Montreal. (The game presents a powerful vision of a dystopian future, and we’re excited that gamers will now be able to experience it on the Mac.)

Pricing, system requirements and a more precise release date will be announced later this year.

For more information about DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION visit www.deusex.com and join the human revolution at http://www.facebook.com/DeusEx. To purchase officially licensed DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION clothing and accessories, visit: www.deusex-store.com.

About Feral Interactive

Feral Interactive is a leading publisher of games for the Macintosh platform, founded in 1996 and based in London, England. It is responsible for such Macintosh hits as BioShock, Borderlands, Rome: Total War, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Sid Meier’s Pirates!, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Fable, Mini Ninjas, Colin McRae Rally Mac and Battlestations: Pacific. Please visit our website at feralinteractive.com, find us on Twitter at twitter.com/feralgames or on Facebook at facebook.com/feralinteractive.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactiveâ„¢, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 58 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

One can hope that the care put in this port will be comparable to that which has been put in the PC version of the game, but either way, this is undoubtedly exciting news for Mac users.