EA Has “No Plans” To Make A New Dead Space

Insider Gaming
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:17:11 +0000

Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that there are currently no plans to revive the Dead Space series, which is reportedly "on ice." Internal sources indicate that EA does not foresee a remake, reboot, or sequel in the near future. However, there are speculations about the potential sale of the IP due to financial pressures following the EA sale to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, although EA is not actively seeking to sell it at this time.

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