Does Electronic Arts’ horror franchise have a future after the unfortunate flop of Dead Space Remake? An explanation raises everyone’s hopes.
If we only consider the qualities of the game, Dead Space Remake, offered in PS Plus, is a pure success. “More than just a remake, it’s a whole new game” summed up our Kikitoes, who was perhaps more freaked out than ever before. We don’t know (if). Although this version did justice to the original, the public simply rejected this reimagining of a survival horror classic. Sales have been very inadequate in EA’s eyes and seem disinclined to continue supporting the franchise.
Dead Space 4 from the creator of the horror license?
According to journalist Jeff Grubb, a remake of Dead Space 2 was already being considered before the first part was released. However, according to him, this project, which was in the conception phase, was canceled or at least put on hold by Electronic Arts. Due to the very disappointing sales of Dead Space Remake, the publisher would have actually rejected this idea. In other words, the franchise would be dead. “This story has no validity” EA then reacted to Jeff Grubb’s scoop, who in turn stuck to his positions.
“You can believe what EA says, but when a company says ‘That’s not true’ without specifying what part of the story they’re referring to… Dead Space 2 was definitely in the works.” He had a codename. And they’re not developing it right now.”. As a reminder, the EA Motive team is currently working on Marvel’s Iron Man and Battlefield 7. Two massive titles that, on paper, have greater commercial potential.
So will there ever be a new remake or even a Dead Space 4? Glen Schofield, the creator of the saga and father of The Callisto Protocol, joined Electronic Arts for the game’s 16th anniversary. « First of all, I would like to thank you for all the kind words you gave me about Dead Space. Looking back, EA supported me and gave me the opportunity to bring this game to life. It would be cool to make a new one » he explained on X. Will the call be answered or will the company leave this message unanswered after the failures of Dead Space Remake and The Callisto Protocol?
Source: Glen Schofield.
