EA Rejects Dead Space 4 Proposal from Original Creators

The creators of the iconic horror franchise pitched a new installment this year, but EA declined, citing market challenges and sales expectations.

Dead Space series creator Glen Schofield, along with original team members Bret Robbins and Christopher Stone, pitched Dead Space 4 to EA earlier this year.
EA rejected the proposal, stating they were not interested at this time, despite the creators expressing enthusiasm and having new ideas for the franchise.
The 2023 Dead Space remake, while critically acclaimed, reportedly did not meet EA's sales expectations, leading to the shelving of further franchise plans.
The developers cited the current gaming industry's hesitancy to take risks, attributing EA's decision partially to broader market uncertainties.
The original creators remain hopeful about revisiting the series in the future, though no plans for a new Dead Space game are currently in place.