After a long hiatus, one of the creative minds behind Dead Space is now surprisingly teasing a new project on X.
Glen Schofield, one of the main creators of the original Dead Space (2008), is back on X (formerly Twitter) after a long break and has news for the community: He is working on a new game
Schofield writes on Twitter that he has nevertheless been very busy during his time away. Something “new and exciting” is being planned. He is not revealing any more at the moment. But: The first information should be available in the new year
Although I’ve taken some time off, I’ve been extremely busy & not just drawing. Something in games that’s new and exciting. Can’t wait to share more after the New Year!
– Glen A. Schofield (@GlenSchofield) December 17, 2023
A new beginning after the controversial The Callisto Protocol
In 2019, Schofield founded his own development studio Striking Distance Studios to create The Callisto Protocol a spiritual successor to the horror hit Dead Space
The project backfired in the eyes of many fans and also in terms of business figures: of the original sales target of five million copies, only around 2 million have been achieved so far.
In September 2023, he finally left Striking Distance Studios to “pursue new opportunities”.
This is how the community reacts
Fans are quick to react to the news on the social media platform – many are hoping for another sci-fi horror, just like the users enemyinbob and gx_flix
Although some in the community, such as BelizaireKenny would like to see a sequel to The Callisto Protocol or a remake of Dead Space 2, this is rather unrealistic. The user writes: “Please let it be a sequel to Callisto Protocol. Such a great game that would be so suitable for a sequel. “
Although I’ve taken some time off, I’ve been extremely busy & not just drawing. Something in games that’s new and exciting. Can’t wait to share more after the New Year!
– Glen A. Schofield (@GlenSchofield) December 17, 2023
Although he was initially interested in a second installment of The Callisto Protocol, the idea fell through when he left Striking Distance Studios. And a remake of Dead Space 2 is also unlikely, as the rights for a new edition are held by EA Motive.
What Schofield is ultimately planning remains to be seen – but the new year is not far away. We are excited and will keep you up to date!
Have you played Dead Space before? What did you think of the survival horror series? Have you also played The Callisto Protocol and can you draw a comparison? How did you find the remake compared to the original? And what are your hopes for Glen Schofield’s next project? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below:
