: The "Alex" you play as is not actually human. When the original Mercer died, the Blacklight virus entered his body and reconstructed it, becoming a sentient copy that believed it was Mercer.
As Alex hunts for the truth behind his existence, he navigates a Manhattan overrun by a viral outbreak and two primary factions: : The "Alex" you play as is not actually human
In the original , the story follows Alex Mercer , who wakes up on an autopsy table in a Gentek facility with no memory of his past. He soon discovers he has gained terrifying shapeshifting abilities, including superhuman strength and the power to "consume" others to absorb their memories and physical forms. The Core Conflict He soon discovers he has gained terrifying shapeshifting
: A ruthless special forces unit dedicated to containing biological threats through any means necessary. Major Story Beats : Alex confronts Elizabeth Greene
: Victims of the Blacklight virus who have mutated into violent monsters. Major Story Beats
: Alex confronts Elizabeth Greene , the original host of a similar virus from a 1969 experiment in Hope, Idaho. He eventually defeats and consumes her, learning that the military plans to nuke Manhattan to stop the infection.