Developer EA Motive has offered up a first look at the upcoming Dead Space remake's gameplay and more in a behind-the-scenes stream. The game is still very much a work in progress and represents an early prototype, but a surprising amount was shown during the Dead Space gameplay reveal. Though it may be rougher than the final product, the footage gives insight into the direction and vision that EA Motive has for the remake.

The Dead Space remake was revealed earlier this summer and has sparked discussion of a potential franchise reboot. Although this is a remake of the first game, following a somewhat expanded version of that game's plot with a variety of changes to the gameplay, it could lead into a remake of the second game if successful - or go in an all-new direction in an original sequel. For now, EA Motive seems predominantly focused on the first game and doing it justice. As shown today, the studio seems to be crafting a distinct remake that could both wow newcomers and please veterans of the series.

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In a Tuesday stream, EA Motive showcased how it's updating Dead Space for modern audiences by showing the remake's gameplay for the first time (via GameSpot). The team detailed how it's modifying combat, which is still largely the same, but with more depth. For instance, there will be more incentive to use different weapons for different purposes. Some weapons are better at dismembering, while others are better at wearing down and weakening an enemy by peeling back their flesh and exposing their bones. Instead of blindly firing into enemies, players will be encouraged to be more thoughtful about how they handle combat, which is in keeping with the spirit of the original.

EA Motive promises that it's passionate about what it's creating, though there's little telling what the final product will look like at this point. There's no release date for the game, but insiders believe that the Dead Space remake will release in late 2022. The core of the story is being left intact and will only be punched up by adding depth to existing characters and giving Isaac Clarke his Dead Space 2 and 3 voice. Because of this, it likely means EA Motive has the opportunity to develop the remake relatively quickly by building off of the foundation built by Visceral Games in 2008.

Based on what was shown here, it seems possible that EA Motive could continue this unprecedented level of development transparency leading up to launch. A lot was revealed in the 30-minute stream, and a clear idea of what's going on with the Dead Space remake was given. Although there are still many lingering questions, EA Motive has provided evidence that it understands the series and what players loved about the original game.

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Source: GameSpot/YouTube