There once was a time when Dead Space was one of EA's premiere franchises. Not only did EA release three main series Dead Space games, but it also developed spin-offs, comic books, novels, and more in an attempt to turn it into a big multimedia franchise. EA was all-in on Dead Space for awhile, and while the games sold millions of copies, they still fell short of the company's lofty expectations. This led to EA putting Dead Space on ice, and there hasn't been a new game in the series since 2013.

Fans have been asking for pretty much anything Dead Space-related for years, whether that be a Dead Space remaster or even a collection of the original trilogy for modern consoles. While the original Dead Space games are playable on Xbox through backward compatibility, EA has otherwise not made an effort to bring the titles to newer platforms. However, it seems fans may finally have some new Dead Space content to look forward to, as a recent rumor points to a Dead Space revival game on the horizon.

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The rumor originated from GamesBeat's Jeff Grubb, who hinted that Star Wars: Squadrons studio EA Motive is developing a Dead Space game, set to be revealed at the EA Play event on July 22. Since that tease, other publications have reported that EA Motive is indeed revealing a new game at EA Play, and that it will indeed be based on an established IP, though they've stopped short of saying it will definitively be Dead Space.

That was until a new report by Gematsu, who has "separately heard" that the EA Motive game is a Dead Space revival, and that it will be a "reimagining" instead of a sequel. What exactly "reimagining" means for Dead Space is unclear, but looking at other video game reimaginings may offer some insight.

For example, Ratchet & Clank, the 2016 PS4 game, is billed as a 'reimagining" of the original R&C game. What this meant was that it effectively remade most of the levels from the original game, but also added in new story content, gameplay features, and fresh levels as well. It's possible that the Dead Space revival from Motive will be something similar; it could be a retelling of Isaac Clarke's story, while not being afraid to stray off the beaten path.

Of course, this is assuming that EA Motive is indeed developing a new Dead Space game and that there's any truth behind these rumors. With EA Play about a month away, fans should find out if the Dead Space rumors are true sooner rather than later.

Dead Space is rumored to be in development for unspecified platforms.

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Source: Gematsu