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[Draugoth]

EA has denied reports that a Dead Space 2 remake was in development before being canceled, with a spokesperson telling IGN:

"We don't normally comment on rumors but there is no validity to this story."

EA's comments follow reports from Jeff Grubb, who claimed that EA Motive was working on concepts for Dead Space 2, but that it was ultimately shelved due to lackluster sales of the previous release. However, IGN understands that the Dead Space 2 remake wasn't one that EA considered.

 

[Deerock71]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Snowdonhoffen]

EA hasn't reported the Dead Space remake's official sales, but it was the best-selling new game in the U.S. in January 2023. A source tells IGN that the Dead Space remake was ultimately considered to have done well.

So it might have met expectations after all. Considering they were quick on clarifying this I think the franchise will continue.

 

[ManaByte]

Grubb is pissing out of his butt.

 

[bender]

 

[Robochobo]

However, IGN understands that the Dead Space 2 remake wasn't one that EA considered.

"The rumor isn't true! We never even started development on the game in the first place."
EA can go fuck itself

 

[Red5]

I guess not being greenlit is a far better alternative to being axed, leaves a little small inkling of hope.

 

[Sleepwalker]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[HL3.exe]

Eventhough I love 2, I wish companies would stop with the remakes and focusing on a sequel or new IP.

But seeing how the current market is, service games getting more attention from audience then these experiences, the incredible risk of investment, possible shaky development when dealing with a new title and insane budgets these days...

I guess remaking a project is a more sure bet.

Edit: eventhough the 1st remake wasn't even a full remake as it reused a lot of the 2008 animations and scripting. It felt more like a facelift with added content, and a redone structure.

 

[Vick]

So it might have met expectations after all. Considering they were quick on clarifying this I think the franchise will continue.

That month the game was also picked as Player's Choice, it probably helped a little:

Not sure still, considering we're talking EA and Dead Space 2 (60M budget) was not considered profitable with 4 million copies sold.

Well, I did my part, bought physical D1 and recommended the game everywhere, all the time. My GOTY and probably still GOTG.

 

[DAHGAMING]

Its that time of year when super Greasy bros Grubb and Jez start chatting complete shit leading up to the summer presentations.

 

[Jaybe]

Grubb wrong again

 

[Magic Carpet]

Too late, damage done, Waiting till all 3 games are remade and available in a package deal for cheap.

 

[Fbh]

 

[adamsapple]

Grubb wrong again

um.. no ?

They're using the "we never announced a DS2 in the first place" defense, which is technically correct. But that's not the context Grubb reported it in at all.

 

[Bernardougf]

EA has denied reports that a Dead Space 2 remake was in development before being canceled, with a spokesperson telling IGN:



EA's comments follow reports from Jeff Grubb, who claimed that EA Motive was working on concepts for Dead Space 2, but that it was ultimately shelved due to lackluster sales of the previous release. However, IGN understands that the Dead Space 2 remake wasn't one that EA considered.

So you are saying big tech companys can shut down online rumors immediately? ... nooooo .. I was told that was "not the way" some months ago when a certain company wws going third party.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Shout out to the Fable 4 MC!

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

That month the game was also picked as Player's Choice, it probably helped a little:

Not sure still, considering we're talking EA and Dead Space 2 (60M budget) was not considered profitable with 4 million copies sold.

Well, I did my part, bought physical D1 and recommended the game everywhere, all the time. My GOTY and probably still GOTG.

Does EA EVER fucking think one of their games has met expectations? I guess not when they have Fifa, oh sorry "FC" printing them money ..fuck EA though

 

[Diddy X]

Cool, I never played the original trilogy so I don't mind these remakes, first one was good and they say second is better.

 

[poppabk]

um.. no ?

They're using the "we never announced a DS2 in the first place" defense, which is technically correct. But that's not the context Grubb reported it in at all.

Well they are basically saying that the story was complete and utter bullshit. They aren't saying whether it's because they never started a DS2 remake or because they are doing a remake and haven't cancelled it because that would result in more made up rumors fishing for info.

 

[Kappa]

Grubbs response is so cringe.

 

[diffusionx]

we're so back marker-chads

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I really do hope that they remake the second game, it's an extremely good franchise and it had been long enough since I played the original that the remake felt fresh. I only played it in January this year and so far it's my personal GOTY.

 

[Camreezie]

Will buy day one if its true the remake of the first is top tier

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

what did "I pee through my butthole" say?

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

This isn’t hard. It’s probably both.

EA didn’t greenlight a remake of DS2 because sales of 1 weren’t good enough. And you can’t cancel something that never officially began production.