The Dead Space franchise is reportedly “on ice” at EA. And no, we’re not referring to the frozen planet of Tau Volantis, the setting for Dead Space 3. Mainly, there are not any plans for a brand new sequel, remake, and even reboot of the survival-horror franchise.
Insider Gaming states that EA sources have knowledgeable them concerning the newest Dead Space direction–or lack of course, on this case. In early 2023, a remake of Dead Space was launched, making individuals speculate a few new sequel or future remakes. However as a substitute, there reportedly will not be any form of followup anytime quickly. GameSpot has reached out to EA for remark.
The report provides that the identical sources hope the corporate may promote the Dead Space franchise after EA offered itself for $55 billion to Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Companions, and the personal fairness agency Silver Lake. The deal might result in $20 billion in debt. As such, there’s hypothesis EA might public sale off Dead Space to assist repay that massive quantity. However that raises questions: What firm would wish to purchase Dead Space? And would the sum be even a drop within the bucket towards $20 billion?
In October, Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield revealed that he is made calls concerning the collection. Schofield claims he can save EA as much as $40 million on the concept he has for Dead Space. As well as, Schofield–whose background contains The Callisto Protocol and Name of Obligation: WWII–believes EA might promote the franchise, too, as he believes it is a prime candidate for a TV present or film.
The most recent place that Dead Space popped up was with a controversial bundle within the free-to-play Skate. The roughly $35 add-on included a cardboard-style Isaac Clarke costume, a themed skateboard, and Necro Stomp emote.