EA's 'Dead Space' Franchise Takes a Permanent Hit
For the second time in its storied history, the sci-fi horror series "Dead Space" has been put out to pasture. According to sources close to the matter, the 2023 remake has left the franchise on ice, with EA showing no intention of reviving it through a reboot or new remake.
The news comes as a bitter pill to swallow for fans of the series, which has always boasted a dedicated following. The fact that EA is willing to abandon a beloved IP in favor of more lucrative ventures like its upcoming Iron Man game and the majority stake acquisition by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund raises eyebrows.
The franchise's fate has been shrouded in uncertainty since the release of the remake, with reports suggesting that developer Motive had envisioned an extended ending for the sequel, potentially even a third installment. However, those plans were put on hold when EA allegedly shelved a "Dead Space 2" remake, citing internal sales targets and shifting priorities.
More recently, it was revealed that Motive had explored not only a remake of the second game but also a new entry for the series altogether. Both projects appear to have been quietly abandoned due to missed sales expectations.
While it's true that EA has made its share of questionable IP decisions over the years, particularly when it comes to single-player franchises, the permanent shelving of "Dead Space" is hard to take in light of the resurgence of horror games from other publishers. Franchises like "Resident Evil" and "Silent Hill" have continued to find new life under different ownership, leaving fans wondering why EA's own beloved horror series can't be allowed to tread its own path.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether EA will reconsider its stance on "Dead Space." Until then, fans of the franchise are left to mourn the loss of a classic IP that once held such promise.
For the second time in its storied history, the sci-fi horror series "Dead Space" has been put out to pasture. According to sources close to the matter, the 2023 remake has left the franchise on ice, with EA showing no intention of reviving it through a reboot or new remake.
The news comes as a bitter pill to swallow for fans of the series, which has always boasted a dedicated following. The fact that EA is willing to abandon a beloved IP in favor of more lucrative ventures like its upcoming Iron Man game and the majority stake acquisition by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund raises eyebrows.
The franchise's fate has been shrouded in uncertainty since the release of the remake, with reports suggesting that developer Motive had envisioned an extended ending for the sequel, potentially even a third installment. However, those plans were put on hold when EA allegedly shelved a "Dead Space 2" remake, citing internal sales targets and shifting priorities.
More recently, it was revealed that Motive had explored not only a remake of the second game but also a new entry for the series altogether. Both projects appear to have been quietly abandoned due to missed sales expectations.
While it's true that EA has made its share of questionable IP decisions over the years, particularly when it comes to single-player franchises, the permanent shelving of "Dead Space" is hard to take in light of the resurgence of horror games from other publishers. Franchises like "Resident Evil" and "Silent Hill" have continued to find new life under different ownership, leaving fans wondering why EA's own beloved horror series can't be allowed to tread its own path.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether EA will reconsider its stance on "Dead Space." Until then, fans of the franchise are left to mourn the loss of a classic IP that once held such promise.
i mean the dead space series has always had such a loyal fan base and now it's just being left behind? it's like ea is more concerned with milking out money from other franchises like iron man or whatever than they are about giving their own people what they want.
the remake didn't live up to my expectations at all, but i guess you can't please everyone... EA just seems to be all about those fast-paced battle royals and stuff these days, no time for a good ol' fashioned horror series 
i wish they'd reconsider, but i think it's too late now 
Anyway, it made me think about how some games are like those s'mores – they need a bit of burn and imperfection to be perfect. EA's decision on "Dead Space" seems like just that – sometimes you have to take a risk and let something wither away for what could've been even better in the future 
The mix of sci-fi and horror was so unique and terrifying at the same time. It's sad to hear that EA is just going to abandon it like this. I mean, they've had some flops with their IPs in the past, but Dead Space was always one of those rare gems that actually did well commercially. 
... it's not like they're exactly swimming in cash at the moment 
... i get that gaming trends change and stuff can fall out of favor, but dead space is more than just a game - its got a cult following 
and a rich history 
... and what really gets me is that we never even got to see a proper sequel 
... all that potential wasted 
i mean dead space was an awesome game and the remake was supposed to be sick but noooea had to go and mess it up by shelving everything 
resident evil and silent hill can totally thrive without ema just prove that you can do it too 
... I mean, don't get me wrong, Iron Man is cool and all, but can't we just have some good ol' fashioned frights every now and then? 
The thought of Dead Space lying dormant forever is just, like, so sad 
... it was one of those games that really stood out from the rest. And now, it's all being put aside for who knows what? 
this is like, a nightmare come true for all you dead space fans! 
. what's next? gonna put out an iron man game on ice too lol 
i'm rooting for the community to come together and try to get ea to change their minds... but for now, it's just... *sigh* 
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. It's like they're not listening to what fans want anymore. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if they change their minds later... but for now, it's a sad day for "Dead Space" fans