Visceral Games’ Steve Papoutis has revealed that the developer has got a pretty clear idea of where to take the Dead Space franchise beyond the series second instalment, though was quick to note a potential follow-up would be contingent on how well Dead Space 2 performs.
Speaking during an interview with Eurogamer, Papoutis commented, “We’ve mapped out where we’d like to go with it.”
“Not at a super high level of detail. But, for instance, we’ve just released our novel, Martyr. We’ve talked about the inception of the Unitology religion." "We’ve thought about it all. But ultimately, just like with Dead Space 2, we have to have the support from the players in order to do it.”
The Dead Space 2 producer went on to highlight the fact the sequel was a no-brainer thanks to an ‘outpouring of support,’ and that Visceral is working around the clock to ensure Isaac Clarke’s latest horror fest delivers the goods in order to get the green light on Dead Space 3.
“Nobody’s going to just let you go and do another game just because. You have to have the people that are interested in it."
“That was what was great about Dead Space 2. There was such an outpouring of support that it was easy for us to get the company behind it and give us the opportunity to make it."
“We’re working really hard to make sure this game’s better so we get a chance to do Dead Space 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 20.”
Dead Space 2 is scheduled for release on January 28.