EA teases Dead Space sequel

Redwood Shores GM confirms new installment in deep-space survival shooter under construction; Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company follow-ups also hinted.

It would be a misnomer to say that the many new properties Electronic Arts is delivering this year indicate the publisher's days of annualized sequelization are behind it. After all, EA has made it abundantly clear that it plans to extend many, if not all, of these new franchises into future titles.

One such example is Dead Space, EA's all-new sci-fi horror shooter which debuted to rave reviews last week. In an effort to cross-promote the franchise, EA has signed respective deals with Starz Media and Image Comics to create an animated film and graphic novel to flesh out the franchise's storyline.

Now, the publisher has also made it clear that the franchise will see at least one more gaming installment as well. Speaking with Variety, EA Redwood Shores studio general manager Glenn Schofield confirmed that a Dead Space sequel is already under construction. Far from an official announcement, though, Variety notes that the follow-up is predicated upon the successful performance of its predecessor.

Variety also discussed future sequelization plans with EA Games label president Frank Gibeau. As part of that conversation, Gibeau revealed that both Army of Two and Battlefield: Bad Company have a "sequel idea planned." Army of Two landed to avid consumer interest despite a tepid critical response in March, while Battlefield: Bad Company brought EA DICE's massive-battlefield shooter to consoles with respectable success in June. EA also confirmed last week that Army of Two will be the latest publisher-owned property to head to Hollywood.

167 Comments

  • andxgo

    Posted Feb 9, 2009 6:40 pm PT

    GhostfaceL94, if you want the same experience as the first dead space, why don't you play the first dead space? correct me if i am wrong, but i think you are saying that you want to be just as immersed and drawn in like the first. My ideas for the second dead space would contain more ships that have the same problem or going to the center of the planet the Ishimura was orbiting around.

  • MajorTaluoy

    Posted Feb 7, 2009 9:05 am PT

    Dead Space 2,AWESOME.Even though Im still trying to get the first one, its nice to know there`s a sequel coming!!!

  • DeathsGrip6390

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 9:07 am PT

    yeah this is great dead space was actually first horror genre game to actually make me somewhat scared to progress into rooms and move near vents lol excited for a sequel maybe add some co-op play too lol cause people tend to be easier to scare when in groups and added with trying to survive with a friend makes it all more enjoyable with the plot and characters although i was dissappointed played game through and never once met a seeker D:

  • GhostfaceL94

    Posted Jan 23, 2009 8:10 pm PT

    after watching the ending of dead space, i was sure there will be a sequel to this game. Take your time EA, i want the same experience from the 1st Dead Space.

  • tv1202

    Posted Jan 5, 2009 5:11 pm PT

    For Christmas I got an Xbox 360, with Dead Space and some other games. The commercials looked cool, and the reviews were great. Ever since I got Dead Space I coulden't stop playing. Its a great game!!!!! I already beat it, and I cant wait for number 2. Hopfully its just as good or better.

  • TheHappyCamper

    Posted Jan 3, 2009 3:05 am PT

    It seems kind of ironic that everyone is pumped for a Dead Space sequel, while not overly interested in an Army of Two 2. The trouble being that Dead Space was such a great game that EA has to be extremely careful not to screw up the follow up... while Army of Two was such a disappointment, its sequel has almost no where to go but up.

  • The_Mandalorian

    Posted Dec 15, 2008 10:41 pm PT

    Dead Space has amazing graphics, some cool weapons, and a great storyline. It is by far one of the best games I have played this year and hopefully the second one will be even better. If you don't want to buy the game then I recomend at least renting it, beleive me it's worth it

  • Delston

    Posted Dec 4, 2008 6:25 am PT

    Keatman, I am not usually much of a horror-genre gamer, but Dead Space is WELL worth enduring the nervousness it brings...it is one of the best games I have ever played when you look at the entire package. Finish it! You can do eet!

    PS - Lowering volume helps, I feel like Dead Space sports louder-than-usual volume for scare effect...

  • keatman

    Posted Nov 13, 2008 9:36 pm PT

    my heart is not strong enough to play this game. it creeps the juice out of me. i dont think will be getting this sequel.

  • ivan_the_one

    Posted Nov 11, 2008 12:56 pm PT

    sweet more nercromorphs to kill!!! ^_^

  • jeffgordonfan24

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 8:53 am PT

    Army of Two 2? Sounds weird.

  • jeffgordonfan24

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 8:52 am PT

    Bad Company sequel! Woot!!!!!!!!...

  • phatbrain101

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 2:44 pm PT

    I sure hope for the Dead Space sequel, and hope others take a good look at how a good action horror title is done.

  • cgicore

    Posted Nov 5, 2008 10:39 pm PT

    A game with an awesome story. Read my review here: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/deadspace/player_review.html?id=621012&tag=readerreviews;continue

  • fantom513

    Posted Nov 5, 2008 12:42 pm PT

    Looking forward to the Dead Space sequel. The first one is one of my favorite games this year.

  • funnysplay posted Nov 2, 2008 9:49 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    funnysplay

    Posted Nov 2, 2008 9:49 pm PT (hide)

    I havn't even played Dead Space 1 yet.
    And for the other 2 i couldn't give a care less.

  • TheClown24

    Posted Nov 2, 2008 2:49 pm PT

    my bet on the sequal name (because its obvioulsly not going to be army of 2 2) is Army of 2: Trans world operations

  • TheClown24

    Posted Nov 2, 2008 2:48 pm PT

    i want deadspace and bfbc and i have army of 2, and yes the storyline is bland and predictable but the co-op gameplay on the hardest skill is F**k**g brilliant, the most tactical shooter since ghost recon

  • skunkpants

    Posted Nov 1, 2008 4:32 pm PT

    Why make Sequels??? They just endanger the reputation of the predecessor... most of the time. Some can be good but there has been so many examples why there shouldn't be sequels.
    I remember Spielberg saying once, ''People ask me when i'm going to make E.T 2, i said that the first film is so good that i don't want to endanger it's legacy and ruin it''. Kinda ironic considering what he did to Indiana Jones but the point is clear!

  • Wezker619

    Posted Nov 1, 2008 8:53 am PT

    Why are they making an Army of Two sequel. Dead Space 2 is going to rock and Bad Company 2 would be awesome if they changed around some of the gameplay.

  • spychi

    Posted Nov 1, 2008 7:58 am PT

    F*** yeah Dead Space, is sooooo great
    I'm a huge fan of the Dead Space media and game

  • FLYEboi50

    Posted Oct 30, 2008 6:37 pm PT

    OMFG
    this is sofa king awesome YESSS
    DEAD SPACE 2 AND ARMY OF TWO!!!!

  • SUPER-MAN_2005

    Posted Oct 30, 2008 11:45 am PT

    Of course theres gonna be a part 2. Did you see the ending? Awesome game!!

  • tomservo51 posted Oct 29, 2008 10:24 am PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    tomservo51

    Posted Oct 29, 2008 10:24 am PT (hide)

    This is the most over-rated over-hyped game ive played in a long time. Very repetitive, and sometimes downright tedious.

  • firehawk998

    Posted Oct 29, 2008 4:33 am PT

    EA plz take time with Dead Space 2. First one was awesome cant believe you guys made this. Dont turn the sequel into another yearly release that you guys did with FIFA and Nfs.

  • AnthraxAngel

    Posted Oct 29, 2008 4:21 am PT

    Its obvious that because of the huge success of Dead Space... the sequel is going to be really hyped. If its anything like the first installment when its released... then EA does not have a thing to worry about. Excellent game

  • Dahaka-UK

    Posted Oct 29, 2008 1:47 am PT

    Why have GS got this game down as a Sci Fi shooter when it's clearly a Sci Fi Survival Horror game?

  • artiebillymac

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 11:23 pm PT

    Sounds awesome & hopefully Dead space turns out greater then the first .. .

  • BloodMist posted Oct 28, 2008 7:46 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    BloodMist

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 7:46 pm PT (hide)

    Hope it's far less derivative than the first one was.

  • -HaloHitman- posted Oct 28, 2008 6:49 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    -HaloHitman-

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 6:49 pm PT (hide)

    Why do they keep making sequals to video games? some games should just be left alone.

  • RockMan-NEO

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 5:46 pm PT

    I new it :3. Online please?

  • Alizerothree

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 5:31 pm PT

    Deader Space. But honestly, I think the best thing they can do with the franchise is offer a multi-player element. One player controls Isaac, while another controls that crazy regenerating abomination that simply cannot be killed be normal dismembering. Would be a lot of fun to have to hunt the hero down, and vice versa.

  • ocdog45

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 5:19 pm PT

    everything has a sequal now.

  • Briantb_2008

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 4:44 pm PT

    playing it now and i do enjoy the dead space game

  • thatSTERLINkid

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 4:26 pm PT

    Dead Space Sequel!?!
    OMG!!!

  • Darryl_Green

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 3:45 pm PT

    IDK about Army of Two but as for a Dead Space Sequel and Battlefield: BC 2 I'm extcited.

    90's Baby ya dig @littlebiggamersblog.blogspot.com

  • RockmanSRD

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 3:42 pm PT

    Since when do sequels have to be announced RIGHT after releasing the latest game? Whatever happened to the suspense of waiting a year or two to see if a sequel would happen? I actually kinda miss those days of uncertainty and excitement.

  • polsci1503

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 3:26 pm PT

    I take sequels to Dead Space and Bad Company, thank you very much.

  • drumbreak1

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 3:07 pm PT

    I'm itching to get my hands just on the first one same with bfbc, and ao2 was awesome can't wait for a sequel for that

    so many good games such a small wallet hahaha

  • Crusader-Z

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 2:53 pm PT

    i hope they have some ideas for online....

  • KyleMD03

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 2:45 pm PT

    After reading some of the comments since my first post I have an idea for Dead Space 2. (Possible Spoilers for those that have not finished Dead Space yet) Those of us that followed the No Known Survivors website we saw that Agent Becker from "TUB Dwellers" contacted Chan to report on the Ishi being in the Aegis cluster and that the distress beacon would reach earth in 13 minutes. With Mr. Clark catching up with the long lost Nicole maybe some military ship or ships will shockpoint in and fish the shuttle out of the water much like the Valor did with the escape pod. It would be awesome to see co-op have both online and offline ability, possibly two characters split up on a ship working towards the middle then linking up. I could see a ship being torn up by the debris from Aegis 7 upon entry.

  • wh1te_m4trix

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 2:38 pm PT

    That's nice, although i'm hoping they don't start milking the series. It'd be nice to see another Bad Company, the first ones multiplayer is very enjoyable, although i'd like to see the simple option of prone being added, atleast for the snipers.

  • DiscGuru101

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 2:08 pm PT

    Sure, I haven't beat Dead Space yet, and I am still barely touching Warhammer online, but yes. I do welcome news of a sequel. -I do need more money, and more free time though. ---I mean holy damn.

  • spawnassasin

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 2:07 pm PT

    WTF i still havent played the first one yet

  • raahsnavj

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 2:06 pm PT

    Yeah, EA, you could at least let us know in a few months or so... but 1 week? You are just asking for people to jump on you for 'milking it'...

  • LAboy06

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 1:58 pm PT

    Looking forward to the Bad Company sequel, and I'm playing Dead Space at the moment and it is very great! Creepy, gorey, and atmospheric, a sequel to that could only get better!

  • coolguy681

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 1:13 pm PT

    Lets just hope that the game doesnt come out by 2009.

  • xXRorschachXx

    Posted Oct 28, 2008 12:33 pm PT

    thats the EA we all know and love.

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