After last year’s excellent Dead Space remake, fans had hopes that EA would bring back the classic, sci-fi-inspired horror franchise for a new release.
When Dead Space 2 didn’t see a remake, word came out that EA had pumped the brakes on the series for the moment. Now, an interview with series co-creator Glen Schofield confirms the news we’ve all feared: Dead Space has likely gone the way of the dodo.
In an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, three Dead Space devs told the story of a Dead Space 4 pitch they had made to EA. The company turned it down.
While disappointed, the devs seemed to take it in stride. “The industry is in a weird place right now, and people are hesitant to take chances on things,” Christopher Stone said. “Take it with a grain of salt.
Who knows? Maybe one day. I think we’d all love to do it.” Recommended Videos To that statement, Schofield replied, “Yeah. We’ve got some ideas.” Glen Schofield talks Pitching Dead Space 4 to EA Despite the love gamers have for the franchise, the Dead Space remake underperformed in terms of sales.