Rumor: Dead Space 2 and 3 Remake Interest Being Gauged by Electronic Arts

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Electronic Arts is reportedly gauging interest in remakes of Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3, similar to what EA Motive did with its Dead Space remake. The reception to the modern update for Dead Space has been very impressive so far. It's perhaps unsurprising that excitement for the horror franchise's return is causing Electronic Arts to consider what its next step is. What is surprising, however, is that Electronic Arts isn't sure if remaking Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3 is the correct choice.

The original Dead Space was released in 2008 and was lauded as a horror masterpiece, winning many awards. However, it did not perform exceptionally sales-wise. Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3, released in 2011 and 2013, were substantially different from the first game as a result. The two left behind critically acclaimed writers Warren Ellis, Rick Remender, and Antony Johnston and leaned more heavily toward set-piece horror and frantic action. The franchise was shelved after both Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3's sales disappointed.

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Dead Space is now back and in a remarkably similar situation to the original game's release. EA Motive's work on Dead Space has been warmly received, but it's unclear if sales are high enough to make further Dead Space projects a certainty. Electronic Arts appears to be seeking help regarding its next step. Game developer Dillon Rogers shared on Twitter that EA issued a survey asking «how interested» players would be in remakes of Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3.

Throwing a wrench into the equation is the fact that Dead Space remake developer EA Motive has already been committed to another major project. Marvel's Iron Man was announced as EA Motive's