Can I Start with Deus Ex Mankind Divided?

You don't need to play previous games Even if you haven't played the original Deus Ex or Human Revolution you'll be fine tackling Mankind Divided. There's a 12 minute video in the game's Extras that recap events prior, which is a convenient way to get up to speed with what happened in the earlier game.

Can you start with Mankind Divided?

The newest entry, Mankind Divided, is set to release later this month. ... To start off, in no way do you need to play the original Deus Ex or its sequel, Invisible War, in order to understand Mankind Divided. The game is a direct sequel to Human Revolution however, picking up two years after the ending of its predecessor.

Should I play other Deus Ex before Mankind Divided?

You do not have to play HR first but the game is still very good. The gameplay is stiffer than in MD but the story is better, as well as the characters and overall atmosphere of the game. Regarding the season pass, the System Rift dlc is ok, A Criminal Past dlc is great.