Reportedly, publisher Electronic Arts has assigned Star Wars: Squadrons developer EA Motive to the rumored Dead Space reboot. Talks of the beloved survival horror IP's potential revival surfaced days ago, with GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb claiming to have heard of EA's plan to unveil a new entry in an established property during EA Play Live in July.
Reputable industry sources have since corroborated Grubb's report. Eurogamer, for instance, said the return of a previously abandoned EA property squares with information it's heard, as well. It didn't take long for the Dead Space name to get thrown into the mix, especially given Grubb's tease that we'll learn more about the project on July 22 "if we're not dead first." Now yet another reliable source has come forward, adding even more texture to the intriguing rumor.
Adding another wrinkle to the equation is a report from Gematsu (via VGC) alleging that Star Wars: Squadrons developer EA Motive has taken the reigns for the supposed Dead Space revival. Gematsu reportedly heard from sources of its own about the Motive-led Dead Space project, which will assume the form of a "reimagining rather than a sequel to the existing trilogy."
With the above information in mind, all signs point to Dead Space returning in a major way with a new team at the helm. Regardless of how plausible this may sound, though, fans should take such news with a pinch of salt for the time being. It's possible that EA's plan for the future of the Dead Space brand will take center stage during EA Play Live, however. Thus, if any of the above proves true, answers will be delivered come July 22.
The Visceral Games-developed Dead Space forever changed the survival horror landscape in 2008. Dead Space 2 managed to up the ante a few short years later in early 2011, offering a follow-up adventure that evolved the gameplay and scare factor in myriad ways. To the chagrin of fans across the board, 2013's Dead Space 3 leaned far more into the action while the IP's survival horror pedigree took a backseat. Unfortunately, the crew at Visceral never received a chance to redeem itself in the horror space. EA shuttered Visceral in Fall 2017, after the group had spent a considerable period of time developing an eagerly-anticipated Star Wars game.
Source: Gematsu via Video Games Chronicle