As Electronic Arts (EA) undergoes a potential $55 billion sale to an investor consortium, Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield believes the timing might be right for someone new to take over the franchise—and he’s ready to be involved.
Schofield revealed in an interview with IGN that he has “quite a few ideas” for his next project, one of which is Dead Space 4. With EA’s ownership of the Dead Space IP possibly in flux due to the company’s restructuring, Schofield sees an opportunity on the horizon. “I’m already making calls,” he said, hinting that discussions may already be underway.
While Schofield helmed the original 2008 Dead Space, he did not return for its sequels. In a separate conversation with VGC, he admitted to playing “just a little bit” of the 2023 Dead Space remake, saying he enjoyed it. However, he also suggested that the remake might not have been financially successful, fueling his speculation that EA could divest the franchise.
“I’m more optimistic now [since the news of EA’s sale], because somebody new could buy Dead Space,” Schofield explained. He added that the series has the potential to expand beyond gaming into film and television, noting that the universe of Dead Space “deserves to live on in more ways than one.”
Analysts have theorized that EA could sell off select franchises to manage its $20 billion debt ahead of the deal’s completion, expected sometime in 2026. Among those rumored to be on the chopping block are Dead Space and BioWare, though no official statements have been made.
After departing EA, Schofield joined Activision and co-founded Sledgehammer Games, contributing to several Call of Duty titles. In 2019, he founded Striking Distance Studios, which went on to release the sci-fi horror game The Callisto Protocol in 2022. He now serves as director at Pinstripe Games.
Recently, Schofield has also spoken about the increasing role of artificial intelligence in game development, encouraging creators to embrace the technology rather than fear it. At the same time, he expressed deep concern about the future of the Call of Duty series following Microsoft’s acquisition of the franchise.
While EA’s corporate future remains uncertain, Schofield’s enthusiasm suggests that Dead Space may not be as lifeless as once thought.
