Sascha Dikiciyan Releases 10 Unused Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Tracks for Free

Renowned video game composer Sascha Dikiciyan, known professionally as Sonic Mayhem, released "Fragments of the Machine (Data Archive Vol.1)" on August 25, 2025, a collection of 10 previously unreleased music tracks from Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The announcement, made via a tweet from Dikiciyan, stated, > "Wow — the Fragments of the Machine release caused quite a stir. Huge thanks to everyone who listened, shared, and kept the love for the Deus Ex sound alive." The collection is available for free on his Bandcamp page, serving as a significant offering to the dedicated fanbase of the cyberpunk game series.

Dikiciyan co-composed the critically acclaimed soundtrack for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, released in 2016, and also contributed to its downloadable content packs, "System Rift" and "A Criminal Past." His extensive career spans decades, with notable contributions to iconic game franchises such as Quake II, Mass Effect, and Borderlands, establishing his distinctive electronic and industrial sound within the gaming industry.

The newly released tracks are described by Dikiciyan as direct audio files from his original hard drive, some being "unmixed, unmastered, and even unfinished." This archive includes a variety of unutilized compositions, ranging from cinematic cues and trailer music to in-game club themes, drafts, and early beta variations that never made it into the game's final official soundtrack.

Dikiciyan clarified that the release is a "gift to the community" for their enduring connection with the Deus Ex universe, as stated on his Bandcamp page. He also used the opportunity to promote his upcoming sci-fi first-person shooter game, Metal Eden, for which he composed the soundtrack, urging fans to "give Metal Eden... a chance" ahead of its September 2, 2025 release.

The immediate positive reception, as noted in Dikiciyan's tweet, underscores the continued enthusiasm for Deus Ex's distinctive audio landscape and the composer's work. Fans have eagerly embraced this rare glimpse into the creative process and the previously unheard sonic elements designed for the dystopian world of Mankind Divided.