Deus Ex: Human Revolution Goes Gold

Both art director Jonathan Jacques-Belletete and product coordinator Marc-André Dufort have let us know by way of Twitter that Deus Ex: Human Revolution, set to release less than a month from now, has gone gold. And we know the news is official, thanks to a press release:

SQUARE ENIX AND EIDOS-MONTREAL ANNOUNCE DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION HAS GONE GOLD
 
Studio’s First Release Brings Renowned DEUS EX Series Back August 23, 2011
 
LOS ANGELES (July 27, 2011) Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America and developer Eidos-Montreal are proud  to announce that DEUS EX®: HUMAN REVOLUTIONâ„¢ has (gone gold) and will be available in North American retail stores on August 23, 2011. After over three years in development, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is the exciting debut title release for Eidos-Montreal. The game will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows® PC, Steam®, and OnLive®.
 
(We couldn’t be more excited that Deus Ex: Human Revolution has gone gold and will soon be in the hands of expectant gamers,) said Stephane D’Astous, general manager of Eidos-Montreal. (As the first release for Eidos-Montreal, it’s impossible to express how extremely proud we are of the final product and all of the hard work that went into its creation.)
 
ABOUT DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
The return to one of the most critically acclaimed video game franchises of all time, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is an action RPG that offers open-ended, hybrid gameplay.
 
Telling the story of Adam Jensen, a man cybernetically augmented against his choice who finds himself in the middle of a global conspiracy to which he holds the key, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is set in a near-future world where humanity is at a turning point.
 
By offering players the chance to play the game in multiple and vastly different ways, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION challenges the foundations of gaming and provides an immersive experience where every choice has a lasting consequence.
 
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
A broad range of programs have been executed for DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, offering specialized activities that focus on different aspects of the game and its culture, including the game’s unique art direction.
 
Augment Your Living Room PowerUp Rewards
Casual and hardcore gamers will have a chance at winning Deus Ex: Human Revolution statue showcase – a life-size replica of Adam Jensen’s bionic arm, plus $20,000 in audio and visual upgrades for their entertainment room by pre-ordering the game at GameStop retailers. Details can be found at www.poweruprewards.com.
 
QR Missions Scavenger Hunt
Diehard fans can join the DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION QR missions scavenger hunt that rewards competitive hunters as well as cooperative scores by scanning virtual and real-life QR codes accessible via the DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION QR MISSIONS app for their iOS device.
 
Wooster Street Social Club Art Exhibition
Esteemed artists from the street art, visual, graffiti, and photography space will debut original works on July 28 in New York City at the Wooster Street Social Club to bring to life the world of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION. The exhibition will run for two weeks displaying one-of-a-kind pieces by 3rassiere, Estevan Oriol, Eyeone, Jeremy Fish, Jorge Alderete, N8 Van Dyke, Rico Deniro, Robert Abeyta, Jr., and Sam Flores. A limited run of prints of the artists’ works will be auctioned, with proceeds from the show to benefit art education.
 
DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION will be available in North American retail stores at a suggested retail price of $59.99 for the Standard Edition and $69.99 for the Augmented Edition. This title is not yet rated. For more information about ratings, visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org. For more information about DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION visit www.deusex.com and join the human revolution at http://www.facebook.com/DeusEx.  
 
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na.

To celebrate, there’s a single new screenshot over in our image gallery.