Glen Schofield, Creator of Dead Space Franchise, Eager to Develop Fourth Game and Believes EA Might Sell the IP

Glen Schofield’s Ambitions for Dead Space 4

Veteran game designer Glen Schofield, renowned for his work on the critically acclaimed Dead Space franchise, recently expressed his eagerness to develop Dead Space 4 during an interview with IGN at the Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show. Schofield revealed that he has actively approached Electronic Arts (EA) in hopes of reviving the franchise, proposing that he could reassemble the original leadership team from Visceral Games to bring Dead Space 4 to life.

Schofield estimated he could save EA an impressive $30 to $40 million by utilizing the assets developed by Motive Studio during the 2023 remake of the original game. Despite his attempts, EA rejected his proposal. It remains uncertain if this reflects a prior pitch made nearly a year ago or a more recent effort in 2025.

New Opportunities Amidst EA’s Transitions

Undeterred by the setback, Schofield remains hopeful. Post EA’s recent $55 billion leveraged buyout by an investment consortium, he senses a potential shift in the company’s strategy. He mentioned, “We’ll see. I don’t know where EA’s head is right now. I don’t think they made money on the Dead Space remake.”Schofield emphasized the necessity to adapt Dead Space into various mediums, such as movies and TV series, while noting his optimism in the possibility of a new owner for the intellectual property.

Financial Challenges and Franchise Future

Analysts have echoed Schofield’s concerns regarding EA’s finances. Following the leveraged buyout, the company faces significant debt reduction, which may lead to austerity measures including layoffs and potential divestitures of underperforming titles. There is a strong belief that EA will pivot towards securing its best-performing franchises, like its popular sports titles and the Battlefield series, leaving less room for single-player offerings such as Dragon Age, Mass Effect, or Dead Space, which have faced performance challenges.

Schofield’s Resilience After The Callisto Protocol

Interestingly, Schofield’s current optimism contrasts sharply with his earlier admission in late July, where he contemplated that he might not helm another game after directing The Callisto Protocol. Despite its inspirations stemming from Dead Space and a substantial budget from Krafton, the project faltered in meeting both fan and investor expectations, leading to Schofield’s exit from Striking Distance Studios.

As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, Schofield’s aspirations for Dead Space 4 highlight the complex interplay between creative ambition and corporate strategy within the game industry.

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