Glen Schofield, the visionary co-creator behind the beloved Dead Space series, has revealed he’s brimming with new ideas, and topping that list is a potential Dead Space 4. With Electronic Arts currently navigating a massive $55 billion sale to an investment group, Schofield sees a golden opportunity to bring his next iteration of the terrifying space saga to life.
“I’m already initiating discussions,” Schofield shared, indicating his proactive approach. However, his previous attempts to engage EA were met with disinterest. “I recently approached them, and their response was, ‘No, we’re simply not interested anymore.’ I explained that I could reassemble the original leadership team and, by utilizing existing assets from the 2023 Dead Space remake by EA Motive, I could potentially save them a staggering $30 to $40 million on my concept. Yet, they remained unconvinced.”
Schofield was not involved in the development of Dead Space 2 or 3, and he admitted to only briefly playing and enjoying the 2023 remake. He further suggested that the recent remake may not have met financial expectations, leading EA to consider offloading the franchise altogether. “Since the sale of EA is on the horizon, I feel more hopeful. A new owner could acquire the Dead Space intellectual property,” he mused, also expressing his belief that the universe could flourish through film and television adaptations.
Industry speculation points to EA potentially selling off some of its valuable franchises to alleviate a hefty $20 billion debt tied to the ongoing sale. This monumental deal is not anticipated to finalize until 2026, so any changes will likely take time. Whispers also suggest that BioWare, another prominent studio under EA, might be facing a similar fate.
Following his tenure at EA, Schofield contributed to several Call of Duty titles with Sledgehammer Games. In 2019, he founded Striking Distance Studios, which went on to release the sci-fi horror game The Callisto Protocol in 2022. Schofield now serves as the director at Pinstripe Games.
In related news, Schofield recently voiced his opinion that game developers should embrace, rather than fear, the advancements in artificial intelligence. He also expressed significant concern regarding the future direction of the Call of Duty series under Microsoft’s new ownership.
