EA has officially retired its sci-fi horror franchise Dead Space once again, leaving fans wondering why this beloved series can't seem to catch a break. According to insiders speaking with Insider Gaming, the 2023 remake has sealed the fate of the franchise, and EA is not planning on reviving it anytime soon.
While there were hopes that EA might reconsider its decision by selling off the intellectual property (IP) to pay off debt incurred from a recent deal, those plans appear to be on ice as well. The move comes after EA's new majority owner, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, is struggling financially.
The franchise's demise was already uncertain following the release of its remake, with some sources suggesting that an extended ending was planned for the sequel, Dead Space 2. However, it seems that EA has abandoned those plans, and developer Motive Studio has shifted focus to other projects, including an Iron Man game.
Motive itself explored alternative plans for the franchise, including a new entry in the series. However, these ideas were shelved due to poor sales targets missed during the remake's release.
The news is particularly disappointing given that horror games have seen significant revivals from fellow franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, which continue to thrive in the gaming industry. It appears that EA has lost faith in its own single-player IPs, opting instead for a more cautious approach that leaves many beloved series on the shelf.
EA's decision raises questions about the company's willingness to nurture long-term relationships with its intellectual properties. Will other franchises be subject to similar treatment? Only time will tell if this is a one-time mistake or a new trend for the publisher.
While there were hopes that EA might reconsider its decision by selling off the intellectual property (IP) to pay off debt incurred from a recent deal, those plans appear to be on ice as well. The move comes after EA's new majority owner, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, is struggling financially.
The franchise's demise was already uncertain following the release of its remake, with some sources suggesting that an extended ending was planned for the sequel, Dead Space 2. However, it seems that EA has abandoned those plans, and developer Motive Studio has shifted focus to other projects, including an Iron Man game.
Motive itself explored alternative plans for the franchise, including a new entry in the series. However, these ideas were shelved due to poor sales targets missed during the remake's release.
The news is particularly disappointing given that horror games have seen significant revivals from fellow franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, which continue to thrive in the gaming industry. It appears that EA has lost faith in its own single-player IPs, opting instead for a more cautious approach that leaves many beloved series on the shelf.
EA's decision raises questions about the company's willingness to nurture long-term relationships with its intellectual properties. Will other franchises be subject to similar treatment? Only time will tell if this is a one-time mistake or a new trend for the publisher.
i mean, i loved playing through the original games and the remake was supposed 2 b a great opportunity 2 breathe new life into the franchise... now it's just another reminder that even successful IPs can get left behind if they're not makin' enough cash 
and see if they can recapture some of that Dead Space magic... but it's hard 2 say goodbye 2 a franchise that was so close 2 gettin' its due 
the remake didn't do great but that doesn't mean the whole franchise has to suffer. it's like they're trying to put out all the other awesome single-player IPs in the industry and just leave them to rot.
i just don't get it.
did they think the fans would just forget about dead space already? it's like they're trying to erase this beloved franchise from our memories 
dead space was always a bit of an underdog compared to other ea franchises but it had such a loyal fanbase 
maybe this is just a chance for ea to regroup and come back stronger 
instead of giving up on dead space altogether they could try to reboot the franchise with a new team or even spin it off into something entirely different like a tv show or movie 
we've seen how successful horror games can be when given the right treatment so i'm keeping my fingers crossed that ea will find their way back to this beloved series 
Maybe EA was tryin' to make a change and wanted to focus on other projects... I mean, an Iron Man game, who wouldn't want that?! 
But still, it's sad to see a beloved franchise like Dead Space go. On the bright side, Resident Evil and Silent Hill are killin' it right now, so maybe EA is just tryin' to learn from its mistakes 
? Only time will tell if this is a one-time thing or if they'll come back to Dead Space later... 
. You'd think EA would want to keep its own IPs thriving instead of abandoning them mid-stream 
I mean, i loved that game! its like ea just gave up on it and thats really disappointing. horror games are all the rage right now and you would think they would want to keep dead space alive. but i guess we'll never know why they decided to retire it for good 
