RIP, 'Dead Space'....Again (2008-2023)

"Dead Space" Demons Do It Again: Another Demise for EA's Sci-Fi Franchise

For the second time in its storied history, the "Dead Space" franchise has been given the axe by Electronic Arts (EA), leaving fans to mourn the loss of another beloved sci-fi horror series. This latest chapter in the saga marks a bleak end to the series' prospects, with sources close to the matter telling Insider Gaming that EA is not looking to revive the IP through a reboot or remake.

The news comes as a surprise to few, considering EA's penchant for abandoning its intellectual properties (IP) after a single outing. The publisher has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of faith in the long-term viability of its single-player franchises, instead opting to focus on more lucrative opportunities like online multiplayer and franchise tie-ins. This approach has led to a dearth of narrative-driven experiences from EA's stable.

In contrast, fellow horror franchises "Resident Evil" and "Silent Hill" have experienced significant revivals in recent years, courtesy of Capcom and Konami, respectively. These resurgences serve as a reminder that there is still an audience for horror games, but it appears that EA has no interest in investing the necessary resources to nurture its own horror franchises.

The fate of the "Dead Space" franchise was always uncertain following the release of its 2023 remake. Developer Motive Studios had reportedly expressed ambitions to create an extended ending for the game, potentially even a sequel or third installment. However, these plans appear to have been scrapped in favor of more "core" experiences.

Industry insiders have speculated that EA may be willing to offload the IP as part of its recent deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which has reportedly left the publisher in a financial bind. If true, this development would serve as another example of EA's willingness to abandon its IPs when faced with financial pressure.

As fans bid farewell to "Dead Space" once more, it is difficult not to feel a sense of disappointment and frustration. The series has long been a staple of the horror genre, offering tense, survival-horror experiences that have captivated audiences for decades. Its demise serves as a sobering reminder that even the most beloved franchises can fall victim to the capricious nature of the gaming industry.

The future of EA's IP portfolio remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the publisher must reevaluate its approach to supporting its horror franchises if it hopes to rebuild trust with fans. Until then, "Dead Space" will remain a footnote in gaming history, its legacy silenced by the axe-wielding hand of corporate decision-making.

This is so sad for all the Dead Space fans out there... I mean, who doesn't love a good survival horror game? The fact that EA just gave up on it like this is really disappointing. It's like they're not investing in their own IPs anymore, which is crazy considering how much money they make from other games. It'd be awesome if they could find a way to revive Dead Space or at least do something to show they still care about the franchise. The fact that it was scrapped because of financial issues just feels like a cop-out...

man thats so bummer EA just cant keep anything going huh? i mean dead space is like one of the most iconic horror franchises out there and now its gone for good they shouldve stuck with it a bit longer or atleast tried to bring back some of that old magic. resident evil and silent hill are still kicking but dead space was always more about the survival horror vibe you know? anyway, it just feels like EA is all about making bank off multiplayer games and franchise tie ins now hope they learn from this and come back to their roots or something

can u believe they killed off dead space for good and now we're stuck with no more survival horror games from ea their approach is so whack, just cuz it's not making money right now doesn't mean it's gotta die i mean, resident evil and silent hill are still kicking it's all about the resources they put into the game, you feel? plus with that deal with saudi arabia, who knows what's gonna happen next anyway, dead space will always have a special place in gamers' hearts

ugh i'm so down for dead space 2 already i loved the remake and was really hoping for more after that... it's just so disheartening when you know the devs wanted to keep going with it and now it's just another casualty of ea's "we don't care about our ip" policy i mean what even is the point of having a dev team if they're not gonna get to finish something?

imagine u r working on a super cool project n ea suddenly says no more funds 4 it... same thing happened w/ dead space
ea needs 2 re-think how they support their horror franchises or fans will keep movin 2 other platforms
also why cant we get another remake or sequel
maybe saudi deal got sumthin to do w/ it... can't say but its not good 4 fans
hope someone else picks up the torch 2 revive dead space

I mean, what's up with EA and all these IPs just getting canned? I'm sad to see Dead Space go, it was like, one of my favorite horror franchises. The remake was pretty solid too. It felt like they had some good plans for the series, but then they just scrapped everything...

I don't get why they can't just make a game that's fun and scary without trying to tie in all these other stuff. I mean, Resident Evil is still kicking around, and Silent Hill got a new life with Konami. What's the difference? Is it just about money now? EA needs to rethink their strategy if they wanna keep fans like me on board.

It's also weird that they're selling off IPs left and right when they've got some serious cash problems. Like, did they really think they could just bail on all these games and not have a reaction?

omg like whats going on w/ ea?? they cant even keep their own IPs alive lol theyre all about da $$$ and online multiplayer instead of investing in some actual story driven games anyway, its a shame 4 dead space fans they deserve better than dis i mean resi & silent hill r still thrivin so thats def not da issue hope ea learns from dere mistakes tho

ugh I'm not surprised EA would kill off another one of their IPs after just one game... like, come on guys can't you see the fans are still hooked on Dead Space? I mean, I get it, business decisions and all that but can't they at least try to milk this franchise for a bit longer before abandoning ship?

I've been following this series since the first game came out back in the day... so much nostalgia there... and now it's just getting cancelled? what happened to the plans of Motive Studios to create an extended ending or even a sequel? did those get scrapped too?

I guess we can all agree that this is a shame, especially with how well received the remake was last year... but hey, I'm sure there's still some people out there who'll be like "oh no my favorite franchise is gone"... meanwhile the rest of us are just gonna be over here shaking our heads

EA needs to reevaluate their strategy when it comes to supporting horror games... or at least try to keep their IPs from getting killed off so quickly . Maybe they could learn a thing or two from Capcom and Konami on how to breathe new life into beloved franchises?

I'm not surprised they cancelled the Dead Space franchise again... EA's been doing this for years and it just seems like they're only interested in franchises that can make them a quick buck. It's sad too, because Dead Space was always one of my go-to horror games . The gameplay and storyline were so tense and well done, I loved the sci-fi setting and the creepy atmosphere... but I guess that's not enough for EA anymore .

It's frustrating to see other franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill get revivals, while Dead Space gets cancelled again. It feels like there's still an audience for horror games, but EA just doesn't want to invest in making them happen . Maybe they'll come back from this mistake someday... but for now, it's hard not to feel a bit disappointed

I'm so down for "Dead Space" to be done for good ... no I mean, don't do it again EA! Can you believe they're just gonna leave it to rot? That's not cool, EA's been all about milking games for every penny and now they're abandoning their own IPs? Like, what's the point of even having a franchise if you're just gonna abandon it?

On the other hand, maybe this is exactly what "Dead Space" needed - a break from all the hype and expectation. Maybe EA was just trying to create too much pressure for themselves and their fans . And who knows, maybe this means they'll come back stronger in the future? But honestly, I'm not holding my breath...

I mean, what's wrong with "Dead Space" that they couldn't just keep it going? Wasn't the remake a hit? Why did they have to go and abandon ship now? It's like they're trying to sabotage their own success. And don't even get me started on EA's relationship with Saudi Arabia... that just smells fishy .

I guess what I'm saying is, it's complicated . Can I still feel disappointed about the demise of "Dead Space"? Absolutely! But at the same time, can I also be mad at EA for being so inconsistent? Yep, I can do both... or can't I?

ugh I'm so bummed about dead space another franchise that EA just can't seem to keep alive, and it's always because they're more worried about the benjamins than letting the games breathe i mean, those horror games from resident evil and silent hill have been making a comeback and it's like, what's wrong with giving dead space some love? it's not like they didn't already do that whole remake thing but nope, now it's just gonna be another forgotten franchise in the sands of time

omg i no w this was gonna happen tho lol ea's been abandonin their IPs 4eva . dead space was such an iconic series & it's sad 2 c it's goin down 4 good 2nite . i think they should've stuck w/ motive studios 2 work on a sequel or sumthin, but idk if that woulda been enuf 2 save the franchise . still, u gotta respect the fans who stuck w/ it thru thick & thin . hope they revamp their strategy 4 horror games, cuz otherwise, we'll be losin out on so many awesome franchises

Aw man, another favorite franchise bites the dust Dead Space is like, so iconic and terrifying... I know how much fans loved it, and it's just heartbreaking to see EA give up on it. I feel you, gamers are getting so tired of IPs being abandoned left and right without even a proper goodbye. It's like, where's the love for single-player games anymore? Capcom and Konami are killing it with Resident Evil and Silent Hill revivals, why can't EA give Dead Space another chance?

ugh, another beloved franchise bites the dust it's like ea just throws away all their horror game IPs and expects us to still care they're so focused on making money from online multiplayer and tie-ins that they forgot about good ol' fashioned single-player games at least capcom and konami are trying to revive some of their own horror franchises, but it's not the same dead space was always a standout in the horror genre, and now it's just another victim of ea's corporate decisions

The news about Dead Space is so sad... I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned horror game? EA's decision to just abandon the franchise is just crazy. I get that it might not be as profitable as some other IP, but come on! There are still fans out there who care about this series. And what's with the whole "not looking to revive the IP" thing? Can't they just keep it alive for the fans or something?

And I'm so tired of EA doing this all the time... just one more game and then bye-bye! It's like they don't even care about their own IPs anymore. And yeah, I've heard that rumors about them possibly selling off Dead Space as part of some deal with Saudi Arabia... that would be super sad if true.

I guess it just goes to show that in the gaming industry, it's all about the Benjamins... Money talks, and sometimes it hurts the fans who care about the game. Can't we just have a franchise that lives on forever?

i'm kinda surprised this is happening again but not super shocked tbh...ea's been playing it cool for years now and reviving ips is just so rare for them they're all about the quick bucks and multiplayers these days, forget about the single-player stuff

anyway, dead space was a solid franchise don't get me wrong, but i think we can both agree that their remake in 2023 was kinda mediocre still had some good moments but it didn't exactly set the gaming world on fire either.

i do feel bad for the fans tho they deserved more from ea, especially after how dedicated motive studios seemed to be with the remake

yeah, saudi arabia's deal does seem suspicious though maybe we'll see some more of this " IPs for sale" nonsense in the future

ugh, can't believe this another beloved franchise bites the dust it's like ea just doesn't get it - horror games are all about atmosphere and tension, not some cheap multiplayer nonsense what's next? isea gonna cancel the resident evil series too? i mean, come on, they had a chance to revive dead space with that remake but nope, back to square one it's just so frustrating when you know a game has potential but the corporate overlords decide to screw it over

just another example of how ea's focus on making quick cash is killing their own franchise ... what happened to investing in games that can keep fans engaged for years? dead space was more than just a horror game, it had depth and atmosphere... now it's just another ip abandoned by the publisher