EA Reportedly Not Working on Dead Space 2 Remake
EA Addresses Remake Rumors
Electronic Arts (EA) has responded to recent reports suggesting that the company was working on a remake of Dead Space 2, only to abandon the project due to underwhelming sales of the first remake. According to an official statement given to IGN, EA dismisses the rumors, stating, “We don’t normally comment on rumors but there is no validity to this story.” The company firmly denies any ongoing Dead Space 2 remake project.
Jeff Grubb’s Insight
Jeff Grubb, a gaming journalist from Giant Bomb, offers his perspective on EA’s current activities. Grubb confirms that EA had plans for a Dead Space 2 remake, but has since discontinued its development due to the lackluster sales of the first remake. During an episode of “Game Mess Mornings,” Grubb mentions, “They were working on Dead Space 2, and they are no longer working on it.” The project was still in the pre-production phase before being shelved.
Temporary Hold on the Franchise
EA’s decision to halt the franchise’s progress, as highlighted by Bloomberg, occurred as early as the previous spring. The reasoning behind the pause relates to the underperformance of the first Dead Space remake in achieving EA’s sales expectations. However, EA has revealed that the Dead Space franchise’s future is not entirely ruled out; current priorities are centered around other projects the company is working on.
EA’s Focus on Other Ventures
Given EA’s current commitments, primarily the impending Iron Man game and the highly anticipated new Battlefield entry, Dead Space 2’s remake took a backseat. Senior staff responsible for the Dead Space remake have transferred to the Battlefield team, while the Iron Man game has showcased remarkable progress throughout 2024. Nevertheless, neither game is likely to be released soon, with the next Battlefield installment expected to arrive late in 2025.
GameSpot’s Thoughts on the Original
In GameSpot’s review of the Dead Space remake, they express that while the new iteration may not be considered entirely essential, it does offer intelligent enhancements to almost every aspect of the game’s design. This review reflects the progress achieved with the first remake and points to future possibilities for the Dead Space franchise.
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