EA’s Decision to Pass on Dead Space 4 Raises Questions About the Future of Single-Player Games
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In a shocking revelation, the creators of Dead Space have revealed that Electronic Arts (EA) did not want to make a fourth installment in the popular horror series. According to Bret Robbins, Glen Schofield, and Christopher Stone in an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, the team pitched “Dead Space 4” to EA but were met with resistance.
“We tried ‘Dead Space 4’, we respect their opinion, they know their numbers and what they have to ship,” said Robbins. “The industry is in a weird place, people are really hesitant to take chances on things… who knows, maybe one day.”
This news comes as a major blow to fans of the series, which has been dormant since 2013’s Dead Space 3. While the more recent remake received positive reviews, it appears that EA does not see it as a viable option for continued investment.
The decision is likely tied to the disappointing sales performance of the remake, which reportedly moved only an estimated 2 million units compared to the desired 5 million. This lackluster showing has led some to speculate that EA may be hesitant to invest in further single-player content, instead opting for multiplayer-focused games and sports titles.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time EA has made a bold move by canceling a game. Back in 2017, they decided not to greenlight Titanfall 3, instead opting to pivot Respawn Entertainment to work on Apex Legends, which ultimately became a huge success. It seems that EA is more interested in playing it safe and sticking with what works, rather than taking risks.
The gaming community is understandably upset by this news, but fans of the series should not be surprised. This lack of support from EA echoes their previous abandonment of other beloved franchises like Mass Effect and Star Wars: Battlefront.
In a time when gaming companies are prioritizing online multiplayer and battle royale modes over traditional single-player experiences, it seems that EA is unwilling to take chances on games that don’t fit into these categories.
Source: www.forbes.com
