A Criminal Past is a story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, developed by Eidos Montréal and released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Linux. The DLC functions as a prequel to the main game, following protagonist Adam Jensen on his first mission for Task Force 29 — events that took place before the narrative of Mankind Divided begins. Returning character Delara Auzenne appears alongside newly introduced figures. As the second story add-on for Mankind Divided, the expansion deepens the broader Deus Ex universe by shedding light on Jensen's background and the circumstances that shaped him heading into the main game's timeline. It retains the role-playing framework of its parent title, offering players additional context and lore within the cyberpunk setting the series is known for.
In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – A Criminal Past, Jensen is transferred deep into a hostile, high-security prison for augmented felons. His mission: track down and retrieve sensitive information from a fellow undercover agent who has gone dark. Success will help the fight against terror around the world, but Jensen will need to confront a darker side to his role before the day is done.
