As is well-known, collaborations are essential in driving interest and longevity in certain games and licenses. Given Fortnite’s democratization of this concept, it is natural for others to follow suit. Electronic Arts has chosen to merge two of its internal franchises: Battlefield and Dead Space. Both series are clearly reaching their end phases and have not sold particularly well recently. Nevertheless, as a final epic effort, Battlefield 2042 has invited Dead Space for an unprecedented, limited-time event through the new Escape game mode. This collaboration offers players exclusive rewards such as a new weapon pendant, an exclusive skin, a unique profile background, and a plaque. Additionally, there is a Dead Space pack available for purchase at 2200 BFC, which includes a legendary Specialist outfit “Marked Man,” three legendary weapon skins, and more. The Battlefield 2042 x Dead Space event will be available from July 9th to July 16th, 2024.
In other gaming news that space enthusiasts will love, Sophie Laurent’s article “Microids to Release Physical Version of Fort Solis with Special Box Set!” (published on August 9, 2023) details the exciting release of an upcoming survival horror game set in space. Fort Solis, featuring a star-studded cast including Roger Clark and Troy Baker, promises to deliver chilling gameplay reminiscent of Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol. For those interested in securing a special edition, preorders for the physical box set start on October 6th. Be sure to check out all the details at [Read the article]. For fans of atmospheric horror games, we have an exciting announcement: Fallen Leaf Studio has released 14 minutes of gameplay footage for their upcoming title, Fort Solis, which is set to launch on August 22nd across PC, PS5, and Mac. Sophie Laurent’s insightful piece (published on August 3rd) delves into the game’s captivating narrative, featuring Roger Clark as engineer Jack Leary, who must unravel a chilling mystery at the Fort Solis station after receiving a distress signal from Mars. With stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, this new spatial horror experience is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Be sure to check out [Read the article] for a closer look at what’s in store. For those interested in a deeper dive into the challenges faced by ambitious space horror games, be sure to check out Sophie Laurent’s critical analysis titled “Critical: Icy Bath for Space Thriller Featuring Troy Baker and Roger Clark,” published on August 24, 2023. The piece delves into the disappointing reception of Fort Solis, a game that aimed high but fell short due to poor execution and inadequate marketing. With insights from critics and players alike, Sophie’s review provides a comprehensive look at why this sci-fi horror title failed to live up to expectations despite its stellar voice cast. Click here to read more [Read the article].
