Deus Ex director and immersive sim legend Warren Spector is retiring, despite having "three games in particular" he'd still like to make

Warren Spector, renowned director of Deus Ex and an icon in the realm of PC gaming, has announced his retirement from game development. Despite maintaining a door open for a potential comeback in the future, Spector has expressed his desire to create three specific games if circumstances align. In a LinkedIn post, Spector stated, "I'm retiring from game development, At least I think so.

I've been here before and changed my mind but this time I'm pretty sure I mean it." Reflecting on his extensive career, Spector noted, "I've had a great career. Wouldn't change a thing even if I could." He elaborates that he has worked on a variety of projects, from tabletop roleplaying and board games to digital games, with some still enjoyed by players decades later.

Spector also highlighted his experience as a team leader, from small teams to those comprising over 800 members, across various companies ranging from large conglomerates to startups. He expressed satisfaction with his contributions to the careers of many talented individuals in the industry. Acknowledging mixed feelings about his retirement, Spector mentioned three particular games he still intends to create - one large, one small, and one whose development he finds challenging.

He attributed his decision to retire to the changing dynamics of the game business and the emergence of a new generation of developers. Spector concluded that games are not a solved problem, signaling that there is ample room for further experimentation and innovation. He concluded his announcement with an invitation to readers to remember that there is still room for innovation and new contributions in the gaming world, urging young developers to push the boundaries and redefine the industry.