As mentioned, this game takes place fifteen years after the events in the original Deus Ex, but Eidos’ English PR Manager Mark Allen refused to reveal which of the three possible endings of the original serves as the starting point for the sequel. As a matter of fact he was exceedingly careful not to reveal more of the plot than absolutely necessary. This is a good thing, because the best part of the original game was its deep and surprising storyline. Eidos assures us that the sequel will leave everything up to the player. You can choose to shoot, sneak, talk or hack your way through, as you see fit.