Dead Space Creator Is Retiring Following Failed Sequel Pitch

Dead Space is in the trenches right now. You'd have thought that the semi-successful remake of the first game would have kickstarted renewed interest in the series, but alas, mediocre sales meant that Dead Space was once again destined to be locked in the vaults of publisher Electronic Arts, probably to never be seen again.

That was made abundantly clear when series co-creator Glen Schofield revealed that a pitch for a potential Dead Space 4 had been rejected by EA. Schofield has attempted to revive Dead Space a number of times, most recently after EA's acquisition by a consortium of different buyers last year, but recent reports have claimed that the series is now "on ice."

Glen Schofield Is Retiring After 35 Years

It's looking bleak for Dead Space, and after many failed attempts to save the series, it seems like even Schofield himself has given up. Announced on LinkedIn earlier today, Schofield revealed in an emotional farewell video that he is now retiring from the games industry completely (thanks Eurogamer).

"After 35 years of making games and directing them, running teams, it's time for me to officially retire from the day-to-day work," said Schofield. "It's been such an amazing career and I have so many people to thank for it, but I can't possibly do it all here. To my close friends and family and people who've stood by me, patted me on the back, listened to my crazy ideas, thank you so much."

And though you'd maybe expect there to be bad blood between Schofield and EA, there doesn't appear to be any. Schofield goes on to thank both EA and Activision for letting him make games, those being Dead Space and a few Call of Duty titles respectively, and also thanks fans for "making him better."

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Released: October 14, 2008
ESRB: M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s): Visceral Games
Publisher(s): Electronic Arts
Engine: Frostbite
Franchise: Dead Space