Dead Spacefans have been desperate for something to be done with the IP, as it has been dormant since theDead Space 3: AwakenedDLC launched back in 2013. While the story ended on a cliffhanger, fans would likely be happy with anything from a reboot to a remaster. With no new content for the franchise in over eight years, though, it is hard to believe thatDead Spacewill be making a comeback.
However, while it is unlikely for the series to come back, a newDead Spacerumor does have gamers talking once again. If it were to prove true, the series would supposedly be getting revived in the near future, with the announcement coming very soon. While fans are understandably thrilled about the possibility, asa next-genDead Spacecould be terrifying, there are some major reasons to doubt that the iconic horror series will return.
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TheDead Spacerevival rumorhas been spreading due to comments made by industry insider Jeff Grubb. Proven reputable several times in the past, the GamesBeat writer teased a major announcement for the EA Play event that is taking place on July 22. Confirming that it would be an “established IP,” the news was already exciting enough on its own. However, it was another comment from Grubb that helped fans reach new levels of hype regarding the possible return of the series.
Grubb stated that fans will see it if they are “not dead first,” with the use of the word “dead” being the key part of the phrase. However,Dead Spacefansshould be careful not to get too hyped about this rumor. Grubb has since posted a Tweet that seems to imply guesses likeDead Spaceare inaccurate, indicating that the insider might be referring to something else with his comment. It could also be some lighthearted trolling or an example of gamers reading too much into things, something that has happened with many rumors in the past.
The biggest issue with the rumors of a newDead Spacegame is that they are far from the only ones that have appeared. In fact, there is seemingly a new leak or rumor aboutDead Spaceevery few months, none of which have come to fruition. For example, aDead Spacewriter teased fansabout an announcement last year, only for the project to be completely unrelated to the beloved franchise. While it does seem like there is a lot of smoke to the fire as far as the current rumors are concerned, they are far from the only time thatDead Spacefans have expected some big news.
On top of this, players should keep in mind how the series went out. Not only wasDead Space 3viewed as a misstep for the series due to its focus on co-op and actions, but it was considered a commercial failure as well. Not meeting EA’s expectations when it comes to sales, the game did not make enough of a profit to warrant a sequel. With evenDead Space 2’s salesbeing considered underwhelming, it is clear that the games weren’t bringing in the audience that EA had expected. As such, the company may still be against the idea of moreDead Space, choosing to leave the necromorphs and plasma cutters in the past.
Lastly, this revival would require a new developer, as Visceral Games has been shut down for several years. WithDead Spacevisionary Glen Schofieldnow working with Striking Distance Studios onThe Callisto Protocol, anotherDead Spacegame could have a completely different tone and style. Regardless of which developer takes on the task, they would have some big shoes to fill. While it is certainly possible, there is a lot working against aDead Spacecomeback. Though it would be amazing if these rumors turned out to be true, fans should remain doubtful until something is officially revealed. With so many years on the shelf and leaks that went nowhere, it is hard to be optimistic about a potential revival.
