EA Shoots Down Dead Space 2 Remake Rumors: 'No Validity to This Story' [Update]

EA has denied reports that a Dead Space 2 remake was in development before being canceled, with a spokesperson telling IGN, "We don't normally comment on rumors but there is no validity to this story."

EA's comments follow reports from Jeff Grubb, who claimed that EA Motive was working on concepts for Dead Space 2, but that it was ultimately shelved due to lackluster sales of the previous release. However, IGN understands that EA Motive never considered a Dead Space 2 remake.

A rumor today suggested that EA shelved a Dead Space 2 remake, which an EA spokesperson denied, saying there was "no validity to this story." People familiar with the project tell Bloomberg that EA's statement is correct. Motive has been on other projects for nearly a year— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) April 10, 2024

Update: In an article on Bloomberg, reporter Jason Schreier confirmed EA's statement while adding that EA Motive did spend a few months "conceiving ideas for a new entry in the series," but that none were greenlit and "fizzled before they could get very far" in part because the Dead Space remake reportedly missed internal targets. The team then instead began exploring other ideas "while the bulk of the developers who worked on Dead Space moved on to different projects." In a post on X/Twitter he added that the "chief hope was for a new game, not a remake of Dead Space 2," although both "ideas were explored." Ultimately, he says, "Dead Space is on ice once again," which IGN can corroborate.

EA hasn't reported the Dead Space remake's official sales, but it was the best-selling new game in the U.S. in January 2023. A source tells IGN that the Dead Space remake was ultimately considered to have done well, though other reports suggest that it missed expectations.

Yesterday, EA announced that Motive is forming a new team led by Dead Space Remake developers Roman Campos-Oriola and Phillipe Ducharme to "support single-player and multiplayer objectives for Battlefield Universe." Motive also insisted that Iron Man "remains an important priority" and that development is going well.

The Dead Space Remake was released in early 2023, earning strong reviews for its visual fidelity and its creative expansion of the original game. It raised hopes that EA would continue with a remake of Dead Space 2, which is well-regarded by fans, but for now Motive seems fully-focused on Battlefield and Iron Man.

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This story has been updated with additional reporting.

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