Deus Ex and Cyberpunk 2077 share similarities in themes, design, and gameplay, with a focus on augmented characters in dystopian futures. RenownedPilot's customized V in Cyberpunk 2077 resembles Adam Jensen from Deus Ex, showcasing attention to detail in the character design. Despite the indefinite hiatus of Deus Ex, players can still embody Jensen's persona in Night City, offering a unique role-playing experience.

While Cyberpunk 2077 may be seen as the best iteration of a dystopian future slowly crumbling under the weight of technological development, one fan's creation should remind players that another game used to hold that title. Decades before CD Projekt Red released the 2020 open-world RPG, developer Ion Storm introduced the world to Deus Ex, a franchise that shares much of its DNA with Cyberpunk. While the series has been on an indefinite hiatus, one of the games' more iconic characters has managed to jump across universes and arrive in Night City.