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Glen Schofield, creator ofDead Spaceand former CEO of Sledgehammer Games, has hinted that he has been hard at work on something new and exciting in gaming. While his most recent venture with thepoorly received release ofThe Callisto Protocoldisappointed audiences, fans are excited to hear that Schofield is once again working on a new gaming project.
One of the most popular sci-fi horror games of all time,Dead Spaceis a third-person survival horror game that features protagonist Isaac Clarke battling grotesque monsters while trying to overcome psychosis. The game kicked off a successful run for Glen Schofield at Sledgehammer Games before he branched off and founded Striking Distance Studios, the developer behindThe Callisto Protocol.
After the release ofThe Callisto Protocolin December 2022, Glen Schofield took some time away from game development, but he recently shared on social media that he has in fact been “extremely busy” while working on “something…new and exciting.” Schofield is best known as the creator and producer ofDead Space, which is considered by many to be one of thebest horror video gamesof all time. Unfortunately, his latest sci-fi horror release,The Callisto Protocol, was less than satisfactory for many players and left some questioning Schofield’s creative future. With this latest tease, however, fans are once again looking forward to Schofield’s next big venture in gaming. Schofield noted that he will be sharing more details after the New Year, so interested fans will want to stay tuned.
Recent years have seen a major uptick in AAA horror game releases, with the remakes ofResident Evil 4andDead Spaceproving to be massively successful. Other indie horror titles, such asLethal CompanyandPhasmophobia, have shown that fans of both single-player and multiplayer gaming have a desire for horror experiences. If Schofield is working on a new horror game, there is a prevalent audience ready to sink its teeth into a new launch. SinceSchofield left Striking Distance Studios, it is difficult to say if this upcoming project will be with an existing studio or if Schofield is once again looking to venture out on his own.
As horror fans awaitmore AAA game remakes, players are excited to see a popular name within the genre announcing a new project. Glen Schofield’s work onDead Spacehelped to kick off a major franchise in gaming, so horror audiences may want to keep an eye on his future endeavors.
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Dead Space is a science fiction horror franchise created and directed by Glen Schofield. Dead Space was developed by Visceral Games and published and owned by Electronic Arts.
