Dead Space has held a special place in many fans’ hearts, with the 3rd-person survival horror sci-fi series remaining a rather unique experience almost two-decades on from the first game’s initial release. Despite attempts to revive the franchise with 2023’s Dead Space remake, an ex-series producer and writer has claimed that “the numbers aren't there” to justify a new entry.

In an interview with the publication FRVR, former Dead Space writer and producer Chuck Beaver spoke on the prospects for a new entry in the much-loved Dead Space series.

Unfortunately, according to Beaver “the numbers aren’t there” for EA to justify investing in another Dead Space game, claiming that while there does exist a “fervent fan base,” a new entry would require an unreasonable amount of sales, stating:

“Horror games have a bit of a ceiling, you know, and I think the number back in [former EA VP] Frank Gibeau's day was 5 million units to keep going on Dead Space. I think the number is like 15 million units now, given the cost of things.”

Of course, this is just one person’s thoughts and so EA could just as easily announce Dead Space 4 tomorrow. That said, given Beaver’s experience in the industry and with EA / Dead Space in particular, it is safe to say that this explanation is likely correct.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the Dead Space series? Would you like to see it return? What do you believe the sales ceiling for a new Dead Space would be? Let us know down below.

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Wccftech recently attended a remote press presentation in which French developer DON'T NOD (Life is Strange, Vampyr, Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage) unveiled an extended preview of Aphelion, their upcoming sci-fi narrative-driven adventure game, showcasing two early chapters that introduced the game's hostile alien world and the mechanics that will define the experience. The presentation was led by Dimitri Weideli, executive producer, and Florent Guillaume, creative director, who walked us through gameplay and then answered some questions. In this article: A Desperate Mission Gone Wrong Set in 2062, Aphelion tells the story of astronauts Ariane […]

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