Deus Ex Mankind Divided: Where to find all the Side Quests / Side Missions
Deus Ex Mankind Divided takes a bit of a different approach to side quests than most of its RPG peers. While it has a number of side-quests, it doesn't flood you with a lot of nearly-identical fetch quests. Instead its side missions are more scarce, but in turn each is more carefully built and distinct from the main story.
In some cases, the smaller stories told in the side missions are actually more satisfying than the main story of the game. There's some good stuff here. They're not always made obvious to you, however - and that's where we come in.
We're not going to tell you the details of each side mission and how to beat them. We'll let you figure that out yourself, and keep this guide free of mission spoilers. Some side quests are miss-able, though - so here's where to find them in the game and when to get each quest started without being spoiled on the quest content.
To be clear, there's quest name spoilers here and vague details, but nothing specific.
Where to find Side Mission 00 / SM00 - Neon Nights
This side mission is available as soon as you gain control of Adam for the first time in Prague. When you leave his apartment for the first time, keep an eye on your map - some floors down in the same apartment building you'll find an apartment that's red on the map. This means it's a restricted area. This apartment is close to the one with the open door that leads to a weapon dealer.
You can either hack the door or use an air vent found in the stairwell to get inside this apartment. You can either stealthily avoid the man inside or take him down. Once you have, check the computer in the kitchen that's hidden beneath a beer box. Checking this computer kicks off this side quest.
Where to find Side Mission 01 / SM01 - The Golden Ticket
The story might push you into this side quest, but depending on your approach to matters you also might miss it entirely. When Adam needs to get to a friend to have some repairs, the obvious route will be on the street level. Not far from his apartment as soon as you gain control of Adam in Prague is a cop.
You can speak to this cop to try to get into the area and he, corrupt as he is, will deny you access. The correct course of action is to be polite and co-operative: this will result in a quest to visit and pay for a forged ID that will give you access to the area. You could just sneak past him, of course, but this side quest leads to some interesting places. Consider following it!
Where to find Side Mission 02 / SM02 - Cult of Personality
This side mission can be found in Prague the first time you're unleashed upon the city. It requires you to head down into the sewers. It sees you investigate a religious cult - it was one of my favourites, but can very easily be missed.
In order to find the quest you'll need to head into the sewers that are directly beneath Adam's apartment building. Find a manhole cover first - the closest one is in an alleyway just to the south of your apartment building. Head down the ladder and turn right, following the tunnel on your left. You'll eventually encounter a man in front of a locked door; this is Viznik. Chat to him to get the quest added to your mission list and get started.
Where to find Side Mission 03 / SM03 - The Mystery Augs
This side mission is nice and easy - you'll be given it as part of the story! You'll have to visit Adam's buddy Koller early on in the game and he'll make a shocking discovery about Adam's augmentations. In the conversation that ensues after he gives you a little in-universe tutorial about your augments, you'll learn new information about Adam's augmented body.
This new information prompts Adam to want to learn more. Head back to his apartment and use the remote on the table to start a video call with an old friend. This mission is a slow burn - from here, it'll remain an open quest, but there'll be nothing you can do. When you later return to Prague, a new phase will unlock, but only if you've placed this call in your first Prague visit.
Where to find Side Mission 04 / SM04 - The Calibrator
This side mission is also gifted to you as part of the story, and at the same time as Side Mission 03, no less. This mission will come in two parts - a larger initial part including a conversation-based persuasion boss battle followed by a smaller part that sees you get your reward.
Completing this mission will get you the very key item of the Neuroplasticity Calibrator. Doing this mission in a certain way will lead to SM09, so be aware of that, and check that mission's entry if you want to know more.
After completing the smaller part in your first adventures in Prague, you can expect your reward the second time you visit as part of SM08. This quest is particularly useful as it'll unlock the ability to stop Adam's augments from overheating him.
Where to find Side Mission 05 / SM05 - Samizdat
You might have heard of Samizdat throughout the story - it's a rogue newspaper that's fighting to offer real news where the Illuminati-controlled newspapers do not. You can grab this side mission once you first arrive at Adam's workplace, TF29, in Prague. The story will take you there.
In one of the upper level corners of the TF29 headquarters you'll find a guy named Peter Chang. Chat to him and he'll get this quest started for you.
Where to find Side Mission 06 / SM06 - 01011000
Side Mission 06 is by far the easiest to miss. The mission first appeared for me after returning to Prague after visiting Golem city. Immediately north of Adam's apartment is a long building that wraps around the corner and then next to that separated by a small alleyway a small, boxy building. In game this is a boarded-up tourist information store.
Directly in front of this store is a digital advertisement board. When you approach it, it'll glitch out and give you a point of interest. If you visit that location, the side mission will begin.
Where to find Side Mission 07 / SM07 - Fade to Black
This mission will be dropped into your lap as you work on the story, specifically after you go into the network that's found inside Miller's office as part of the story. When you leave, you'll run into TF29's Doctor.
If in the conversation you tell her you can help her out, you'll be given this quest and the objective markers you need will appear. Simple.
Where to find Side Mission 08 / SM08 - The Fix
This side mission will appear naturally in your second visit to Prague so long as you completed SM04. Unlike SM09, this doesn't require you to have done certain things in SM04 - you just have to have completed it.
Koller will call you up and ask you to visit. Do so - this is a simple enough quest, and gives you more ability options, so doing this one is a no-brainer.
Where to find Side Mission 09 / SM09 - All in the Family
Back in SM04 you will have met the gangster Otar. If you had the conversation boss battle with him successfully and persuaded him to hand over the Neuroplasticity Calibrator without you having to resort to violence and making him angry, he'll have asked you to do him a favour in Golem City.
In Golem City you can either kill the target he's given you or simply tell him to disappear - either way, Otar will believe the mark dead. When you return to Prague he'll then call you up to give you another job, this quest. This is another great, challenging quest, particularly for non-lethal stealth players.
Where to find Side Mission 10 / SM10 - The Harvester
This mission can also only be triggered once you return back from Golem City for your second stint of time in Prague. At any point during your second Prague stay you should be able to find this mission: there's been a murder right outside Adam's apartment.
Speak to the woman inside the cordened off crime scene and then the detective leading the case. He'll enlist your help, and from there you have to do a bit of detective work and interview some suspects to get more information.
This quest leads directly to SM11, but only if you figure out the truth of the case and inform the detective. Be careful!
Where to find Side Mission 11 / SM11 - The Last Harvest
If you completed SM10 correctly, this mission will trigger automatically when you return to Prague for the third time. The key is ensuring that you don't get the wrong man in SM10.
If you interview correctly and review the evidence, it should become clear to you that this is a copycat killing and the man the police are focused on is not responsible. You present this to the detective, and that's one possible ending of SM10.
This side mission will trigger automatically after a phone call. When you get the call, follow it up immediately - it can disappear.
Where to find Side Mission 12 / SM12 - K is for Kazdy
I'm not sure if this is 100% accurate, but this side quest may be tied to the completion of Samizdat, as it sees the return of characters from that quest. On your third visit to Prague you should get a point of interest down in the sewers. Follow it up and speak with the character little K.
She'll ask for your help. If you accept, you'll have a little bit of stealth to do and then an escort mission.
Deus Ex Mankind Divided: Where to find all Points of Interest (POI) missions
In addition to the story quests and the main side quests,
Point of Interest - Shots Fired
During your first visit to Prague after the opening, directly opposite one of the exits from Adam's apartment you'll find some shady-looking guys standing in a walled-off park area. They'll ask you to give them Neuropozyne in exchange for information.
Do as they ask and one of the pieces of information will allow you to mark this POI on your map, either via a pocket secretary or just automatically.
Point of Interest - Every Little Helps
During your first visit to Prague after the opening, directly opposite one of the exits from Adam's apartment you'll find some shady-looking guys standing in a walled-off park area. They'll ask you to give them Neuropozyne in exchange for information.
Do as they ask and one of the pieces of information will allow you to mark this POI on your map, either via a pocket secretary or just automatically.
Point of Interest - Rich Man Poor Aug
On your second visit to Prague after visiting Golem city, you'll find more Neuropozyne-desperate guys hanging out outside the club near Prague's market square. If you did it during your first Prague visit, this is outside the same club from SM00 Neon Lights.
If you chat to them and give them the Neuropozyne they ask for you'll be given the Rich Man Poor Aug point of interest to investigate.
Point of Interest - Good Cop Bad Cop
On your second visit to Prague after visiting Golem city, you'll find more Neuropozyne-desperate guys hanging out outside the club near Prague's market square. If you did it during your first Prague visit, this is outside the same club from SM00 Neon Lights.
If you chat to them and give them the Neuropozyne they ask for you'll be given the Good Cop Bad Cop point of interest to investigate.
Point of Interest - Give Me a Thug
On your third and final visit to Prague you'll find the city locked down by the police and thus quite hard to travel. However, that's not the end of the people desperate for Neuropozyne. Oh, no! This time you'll find a guy hanging out outside the Libuse Apartments - that's right by Pilgrim Station.
In return for handing over the drugs you'll get the Give Me a Thug point of interest. Be careful sneaking around here - the police shoot on sight!
Point of Interest - Sugar Free Picus
On your third and final visit to Prague you'll find the city locked down by the police and thus quite hard to travel. However, that's not the end of the people desperate for Neuropozyne. Oh, no! This time you'll find a guy hanging out outside the Libuse Apartments - that's right by Pilgrim Station.
In return for handing over the drugs you'll get the Sugar Free Picus point of interest. Be careful sneaking around here - the police shoot on sight!
FAQs
How many side missions are there in Deus Ex? ›
Unlike later games in the series, there are no side missions in Deus Ex, although there are optional objectives throughout the game that function similarly to side missions.
Do your choices matter in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided? ›Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is full of choices. Some of the choices you're forced to make are more binary than others. Even more difficult still, some of the choices in the game have no specifically good outcome - this isn't a choice between good or evil, black or white - it's shades of grey, and the choices aren't easy.
How do you get the good ending in mankind divided? ›How to Get the Best Ending. There is a way to make pretty much everyone happy - and even take down Viktor without killing him if you truly want to save everyone. To do this, you must have gotten the Orchid cure by completing mission 12 and raiding the VersaLife vault.
How long does it take to complete Deus Ex: Mankind Divided? ›When focusing on the main objectives, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is about 15½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 50 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Can you be a girl in Deus Ex? ›Mods can keep a game alive and evolving long after it's launched, and a new mod for Deus Ex proves just that. The “Lay D Denton Project” is a new overhaul mod for Deus Ex that, simply put, lets you pick your protagonist's gender.
Which is better cyberpunk or Deus Ex? ›Deus Ex can deliver a better role-playing experience and a better cyberpunk story than Cyberpunk 2077, as it has done both things before. Before the current trend of neon-soaked cityscapes and tales of capitalist dystopias became all the rage with Cyberpunk 2077, Deus Ex was the go-to cyberpunk franchise.
Does killing affect ending Deus Ex? ›nope. decisions that effect the narrative including saving allies, killing or sparing enemies and choosing the ending you choose for yourself. but killing randoms doesn't have an impact, besides making the game more enjoyable.
Can you beat Deus Ex without killing anyone? ›If you stick to tranquilizer darts, gas grenades, batons, and stun guns, you can get through most fights without actually killing anyone. This is really easier said than done though, since non-lethal ammo is very limited, and you'll find that the some of the boss fights are nearly impossible.
How many endings does Deus Ex: Mankind Divided have? ›There are four main endings, depending on whether or not the delegates were saved, and whether or not Viktor Marchenko detonated the bombs.
Can I save Malik? ›As long as you don't completely dilly dally, you should easily have enough time to save Malik. It is possible to get this achievement while also maintaining the Pacifist achievement so long as you tranquilize, stun, or knockout all organic enemy units.
How do you beat Marchenko without killing him? ›
If using the stun gun, make sure you are in stealth, otherwise Marchenko will activate his TITAN aug, preventing the shock. Another method is to make EMP mines and lure him in, or throw an EMP grenade at him. When they go off, you can then run over and do a non-lethal takedown.
Which end saves Shepard? ›Mass Effect 3 ending - Destruction (Red)
This is the only ending choice where Shepard can survive.
Blowing up Panchaea is one of the ending options in HR. Making it the canon one. As yes the entire place canonically blows up, Darrow disappears (body not found at least), Jensen gets fished out ocean in the wreckage.
Is Deus Ex a masterpiece? ›The original Deus Ex is a masterpiece. Its deep stealth, intricate levels, memorable characters, and paranoia-laced storyline have sealed its place as one of the best video games of all time.
Can you get all augmentations in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided? ›The Jack of All Augments is an achievement/trophy in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. To get it, you must unlock every base augmentation in the Aug Tree, although not necessarily every upgrade for that augmentation. This means that every square in the augmentations menu has to have something unlocked in it.
Who is the villain in Deus Ex? ›Bob Page is the main antagonist of the Deus Ex franchise. He's a former member of the Illuminati, the founder and CEO/president of Page Industries, and the current leader of Majestic 12 where he seeks to become a god and establish a one-world regime under Majestic 12.
Is Deus Ex in the cyberpunk universe? ›The Deus Ex Universe is a series of Cyberpunk, Action RPG video games, developed primarily by Ion Storm Austin and Eidos Montréal.
What does Deus Ex stand for? ›The expression literally means 'god from the machine', and its use generally indicates disapproval. When used in literature, it suggests the sudden and unexpected appearance of someone and his miraculous ability to solve all problems. *The main characters survive thanks to deus ex machina.
Should I pay Viktor cyberpunk? ›Should I Pay Off Viktor Cyberpunk 2077? One of the main advantages of Paying In Full is that you will gain access to Viktor's full services as a ripper when you pay back. In other words, if you want to have them installed, he has a full line of cybernetic implants and upgrades available.
Is Cyberpunk a ripoff of Deus Ex? ›On the surface, they both appear to be similar games, but Deus Ex fully embraces the immersive sim genre, while Cyberpunk 2077 merely borrows from it. Even though it lacks in size compared to CD Projekt RED's sci-fi RPG, Deus Ex is a true genre classic and one that Cyberpunk 2077 was unable to beat.
Why Deus Ex is the best game ever? ›
Deus Ex allows the player to complete the objective any way he wants. And despite the hit-or-miss VA, Deus Ex arguably has the best written dialogue in a video game. Definitely! The narrative (how the story is told) is where Deus Ex shines the strongest.
Can you save Paul in Deus Ex? ›If the player sides with the Illuminati, the player is ordered to kill Paul by cutting off his life support. Otherwise, Paul can be revived. The player encounters Paul again on Liberty Island. If he is detained, you have the option of rescuing him.
Can you save Miller and the delegates? ›If you did M12: The Heist and got the Orchid Neutralizing Enzyme (the Orchid antidote), you can use it to save Jim Miller or, if you do not think you will make it to the delegates in time, save it for them.
Can you save Keitner Deus Ex? ›Netanya is notable as the only named character in the DLC that must die; other than the dead men surrounding her that she killed trying to get to Jensen, Burke can be spared, Quinn only fakes his death and both Dr. Kavanagh and the prisoners can both be saved through the All of the Above achievement/trophy.
What is the best non-lethal weapon in Deus Ex? ›Stun gun and Tranq rifle are good. Headshots with them give same amount of XP as usual melee takedown. Also, consider aiming for the head at all times, since some augmented enemies later on can take at least one shot without going down.
How many hours does it take to play Deus Ex? ›When focusing on the main objectives, Deus Ex is about 23 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 38½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Can you pacifist Deus Ex? ›Pacifist is an achievement/trophy in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It is earned by completing the game without anyone dying by your hand. This excludes boss fights, which do not give you a choice about killing the antagonist.
Which is the best ending Deus Ex Allison or bank? ›Bank is objectively better. You don't have to save Allison to get the best ending. However, if you don't go to the bank, someone will die in the end. You can bypass the beginning of the bank run by going into the vent by the elevator, That take's you directly to the third floor CEO office.
Will there be another Deus Ex after Mankind Divided? ›A new Deus Ex title is reportedly in the works at Embracer Group's recently acquired Eidos-Montréal studio, albeit one that's still in the "very very early" stages of development.
How do you get Helios ending in Deus Ex? ›Requirements: Deactivate the uplink locks, engage the primary router and proceed to merge with Helios. Deus Ex Helios Ending Summary: Merge with Helios, creating a hopefully benevolent cybernetic dictatorship.
Can you save Malik pacifist? ›
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut. Tried every combination not to kill anyone to get Pacifist achievement. To get achievement "Malik" must die. No matter what you do.
Can you save Farida? ›You can still save her on a pacifist playthrough, but its much harder. Here's a video walkthrough on how to do it. The reward for saving Malik is: She later assists you by saving the Sarif scientists in Singapore and dealing with a bunch of enemies with an emp blast so you don't have to face them.
Can you save the prisoners and Kavanagh? ›There is a third way to stop the gas distribution saving both Dr. Kavanagh and the prisoners by destroying the gas dispersal valve in a secret room awarding the All of the Above achievement in addition to 4000 XP for the completion of both objectives.
Who is Janus Deus Ex? ›Janus is a mysterious figure opposing the Illuminati, and the leader of the Juggernaut Collective. Janus' true identity is unknown, even to fellow members of the Collective.
What is the last mission in mankind divided? ›The Mission 16: Stopping Marchenko is the sixteenth and one of the two final missions in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, as must choose what to stop first: Marchenko's bombing threat, or the Orchid poison on its way to Brown and his fellow delegates.
How do you beat Hyron project? ›Simply break out a weapon and shoot the turrets dead, being careful to duck back into cover before it can retaliate. With a plasma rifle on hard difficulty the turrets take roughly 6-8 shots to blow. Once all three turrets are down, the hardest part of the fight is over. You now have free run of the room.
Can EDI survive the destroy ending? ›EDI survives in two of the three endings of Mass Effect 3. However, all the Mass Effect 4 teasers so far seem to imply that Mass Effect 3's Destroy ending, the one in which EDI supposedly dies, will be the canon conclusion of the trilogy and starting place of the next game.
Can renegade Shepard get the best ending? ›Yes. Here is a list of largely spoiler free ending info with requirements listed, you have to click to expand the spoiler for each ending. Morality doesn't affect whether you can get the "best" ending, though whether or not you saved the Collector base in ME2 forces your hand for certain ending levels.
Which Shepard is canon? ›If you're familiar at all with the Mass Effect series, you know that your character, Commander Shepard, is totally customizable. Shepard can be either a man or a woman, and you can alter the commander's looks to suit your tastes. That said, it seems in most circles that the male version of Shepard is 'canon' Shepard.
Will there be a Deus Ex movie? ›The movie was eventually canceled, but thanks to USA Today's recent interview with Prime Universe Productions' Scott Kinney, some of the script of that canceled project has come to light, giving fans a taste of the project that never came to be.
What happened to Hugh Darrow? ›
He intended to reveal the truth to the whole world, and thus start off humanity again on a clean slate. Regardless of whether Jensen broadcasts this message, it gets lost in the conflicting accounts of what becomes known as the Aug Incident. Darrow dies on Panchaea during the incident.
Will there be a Deus Ex 5? ›Although not confirmed, rumors suggest Eidos is back at work on a new Deus Ex game. As spotted by VGC, during a recent investors report for Eidos Montreal owner, Embracer Group, it was noted that both Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics are expected to release five games by 2028.
Which Deus Ex should I start with? ›Although it may not be clear where to start across the series' scattered and sometimes confusing chronology, heading back to near the start of the Deus Ex timeline with Human Revolution is the logical choice.
Is Deus Ex The Fall bad? ›The Fall is one of the worst ports in PC gaming history, and that's saying something on a platform that is notorious for shoddy, half-arsed ports of console games.
What should I play after Deus Ex? ›- 1 Deus Ex.
- 2 Thief. ...
- 3 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. ...
- 4 Prey. ...
- 5 Dishonored. ...
- 6 BioShock. ...
- 7 We Happy Few. ...
- 8 Strife. ...
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How many Deus Ex endings are there? ›There are three possible endings to Deus Ex. Which one in particular plays out depends on the actions taken by JC Denton (the player character) in the final location of the game, Area 51. The sequel, Deus Ex: Invisible War, establishes that all of the possible endings are at least partially canonical.
How many Brotherhood missions are there? ›There are 9 Sequences in the Assassin's Creed Brotherhood core game (game without DLC).
Which ending is canon Deus Ex? ›Blowing up Panchaea is one of the ending options in HR. Making it the canon one. As yes the entire place canonically blows up, Darrow disappears (body not found at least), Jensen gets fished out ocean in the wreckage.
How many assassins can you recruit Brotherhood? ›If a recruit dies in combat, he or she is gone forever. Once you've recruited six assassins, you'll have built up three red recruit meters. With three full meters, you can press and hold the recruit call button to summon an arrow storm.
What happens if you side with Paladin Rahmani? ›
Does it matter what you choose in Over And Out in Fallout 76? Sorry, what you choose doesn't actually matter a bit in the short-term. Regardless of what you choose, Paladin Rahmani will act out and destroy the transmitter. A bit of an overreaction, because Lost Hills doesn't sound quite as bad as The Hague.
Does the Brotherhood of Steel give you power armor? ›Brotherhood of Steel Equipment
After you join the Brotherhood of Steel, you can gain access to a Power Armor located on the Prydwen airship. You can only use the Power Armor once you have been given the rank of Knight by Elder Maxson, leader of the Brotherhood of Steel.