Square Enix today confirmed that Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut should be launching for consoles (including Wii U) and PC on October 22 in North America. Along with this announcement, however, the publisher announced that the Deus Ex franchise is set to become one in all its signature properties, with a next-gen game already inside the works.

Square Enix is now touting what it has named Deus Ex: Universe. Though the name implies an MMO (the horror), it actually refers to Square Enix’s plan to increase the Deus Ex franchise into media outside of games, equivalent to books and comics. Games will still be the most important focus of the franchise, however the IP could be appearing on mobile platforms besides. David Anfossi, head of Square Enix’s Eidos-Montreal studio, described the plan in a blog post:

The concept behind Deus Ex: Universe is to create an ongoing, expanding and connected game world built across a generation of core games. It’s a commitment on our part to deliver meaningful content that expands the franchise all the time and to deliver a deep conspiracy with a view to span several connected Deus Ex games, making a more immersive and richer experience than ever before. Deus Ex: Universe will include PC and console games, but in addition additional Deus Ex games and experiences available in other media comparable to tablets, smartphones, books, graphic novels, etc… You will have seen the name pop up recently within the press – well it’s what it’s all about.

As portion of the plan, the publisher is already engaged on a next-gen Deus Ex game for both consoles and PC. It’s being worked on on the Eidos-Montreal studio by the various same developers behind Human Revolution. Nothing more was revealed in regards to the title, though Anfossi did post slightly concept art for the sport. The picture below depicts the assumption of “trans-humanism segregation” in an effort to play a huge role inside the upcoming game>