Rumor: EA Has Bad News For Dead Space Fans

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After Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) bought EA, rumors spread that they might sell the rights to the Dead Space game series to make back some of the purchase money. However, reports also suggest that EA isn’t currently planning any new Dead Space games, effectively pausing the franchise for now.

First launched in 2008, Dead Space is a terrifying survival horror series that takes place in space. Players follow Isaac Clarke, a starship engineer, as he battles gruesome undead creatures called Necromorphs and struggles to maintain his sanity against a mysterious alien artifact called the Marker. The original games were developed by EA’s Redwood Shores studio, which later became Visceral Games. Unfortunately, Visceral Games closed in 2017. While EA’s Motive Studio released a remake of the first Dead Space game in 2023, the future of the series remains uncertain due to the studio closure.

The Future of Dead Space Is In Doubt

Despite some talk online, people familiar with EA say there aren’t any plans right now to continue the Dead Space series beyond the recent remake. These sources, who asked to remain unnamed, indicate EA has essentially paused the franchise and isn’t working on any new Dead Space games. While the original creator, Glen Schofield, suggested ideas for a sequel, EA rejected them previously. Although the 2023 Dead Space remake was popular with both fans and critics, it didn’t sell as well as EA had hoped.

So, after EA announced they were being bought out, I heard from Schofield that there’s a chance we might finally get another Dead Space game! Apparently, if the deal goes through – and it’s a big ‘if’ with regulators and shareholders needing to approve it – a fund called PIF will end up owning most of EA, like 93.4%. Silver Lake and Affinity will own smaller shares, around 5.5% and 1.1% respectively. They’re hoping everything will be finalized by June 2026. PIF seems pretty confident about this, saying it’s a long-term investment that could potentially double in value. It’s a bit of a weird situation, but EA said Andrew Wilson will stay on as CEO and they aren’t moving headquarters from California. Still, this whole buyout could end up costing PIF a lot of money.

The PIF’s Debts Could Be Good News For Dead Space

Towards the end of November 2025, news emerged that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) was facing financial difficulties after attempting to buy Electronic Arts (EA) with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The fund, headed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is struggling because some of its investments haven’t been successful. Specifically, a cruise line, an electric vehicle startup, and the ambitious Neom ski resort project in northern Saudi Arabia are contributing to these problems. Prince Mohammed and the PIF have already made changes to the Neom project, including replacing its former leader. As a result, the PIF might reduce investment in other projects to address its debts, especially considering the ongoing EA acquisition.

With the future success of Battlefield 6 being a key focus for EA, there’s been speculation that they might sell off franchises like Dead Space to help the PIF cover its debts. However, EA hasn’t confirmed if any of its properties are up for sale. The potential sale of EA also faces challenges, as US officials have expressed national security concerns regarding the PIF’s involvement. Ultimately, the future of both the Dead Space series and the EA buyout remains uncertain.

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2025-12-07 12:04