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Dead Space Creator Fires Shots at EA and Activision

Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space, expresses disappointment over EA's rejection of his pitch for Dead Space 4 and criticizes the current leadership at EA and Activision, believing they lack passion for video games, potentially leaving Dead Space dormant indefinitely.

Marcus Thompson 18 October 2025 · 1 min read

Schofield's Doubts Over Dead Space 4 Under New EA Ownership Amid Conservatism Concerns

Glen Schofield, known for his work on games like Dead Space and Call of Duty during his time at Sledgehammer Games, recently shared his doubts about the prospect of Dead Space 4, particularly after EA previously rejected a sequel. During a recent interview, VGC asked Schofield if he would pitch Dead Space 4 again now that EA is transitioning to private ownership. His response was candid, questioning the new ownership: "Those guys who bought them, you know, the Saudi and whoever else, what do they know about video games, right?" He further elaborated on EA's history, stating, "EA's always been kind of conservative. I mean, I got them to make Dead Space in the first place. I love EA, I love what they were. But I think they've given all they've got." Ultimately, Schofield does not believe that recent changes at EA will lead to positive developments for Dead Space fans anytime soon.

In Case You Missed It

Did you catch Sophie Laurent's recent pieces on our gaming industry trends discussion? In "Call of Duty at Xbox Leaves Me Extremely Concerned" Call of Duty at Xbox Leaves Me Extremely Concerned published October 18th, she explores former Call of Duty director Glen Schofield's reservations about the franchise's future under Microsoft's ownership. Meanwhile, in her article "Ex-Call of Duty Expresses Grave Concerns Over Series' Future Under Microsoft's Ownership" Ex-Call of Duty Expresses Grave Concerns Over Series' Future Under Microsoft's Ownership published a day prior, Laurent delves into Schofield's thoughts on major franchises under large corporations like Microsoft. And if you're eager for some Battlefield 6 excitement, don't miss Carlos Mendoza's latest deep dive into the beta, "Battlefield 6 Beta Shatters Records with Massive Numbers" Battlefield 6 Beta Shatters Records with Massive Numbers. Published August 21st, this must-read piece reveals some jaw-dropping statistics about the beta's success and gets us all pumped for the October 10th release!