Deus Ex: Invisible War is an action role-playing video game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive for Windows and Xbox in 2003 in North America and 2004 in other regions. It is the second game in the Deus Ex series. The gameplay—combining first-person shooter, stealth, and role-playing elements—features exploration and combat in environments connected to multiple city-based hubs, in addition to quests that can be completed in a variety of ways and flexible character customization. Conversations between characters feature a variety of responses, with options in conversations at crucial story points affecting how some events play out.