The developers behind EA and Motive Studio’s remake of iconic survival horror gameDead Spacehave revealed that players can expect new items, enemies, and a new ending when tackling New Game+ mode in the scary sci-fi title. Gamers browsing through thePlayStation trophy list for theDead Spaceremake had already discovered that the long-awaited remake would feature an alternate ending, but this marks the first official confirmation of its existence.First announced with a brief teaser at EA’s 2021 Play Live event, many fans of the originalDead Spacewere ecstatic when it was revealed that the beloved game would be receiving a remake. The originalDead Spacefrom 2008 was widely praised for its visceral combat, incredible sound design, and a UI that blended seamlessly with gameplay. Fans already planning their return visit to the game’s necromorph-infested USG Ishimura recently got a tantalizing tease of the remade title when two hours ofDead Spacecampaign gameplay footage leakedonline earlier this month.RELATED:Dead Space Remake Takes Full Advantage of DualSense Controller FeaturesIn a new post from the officialDead Spaceremake Twitter account, the game’s developers shared what gamers can expect from the survival horror title’s New Game+ mode. Looking to both reward and challenge players who aren’ttoo scared to play theDead Spaceremakefor a second time, the Motive Studios developers revealed that players taking on New Game+ mode will have access to a level 6 advanced suit and a secret ending, but will also be forced to battle new Phantom Variant Necromorphs. For horror fans eager to see everything theDead Spaceremake has to offer, it sounds like New Game+ mode will offer new chills and challenges in addition to some secret story bits.
Many fans responding to the tweet were excited by the announcement of the additional content for the long-awaited remake, although some gamers were disappointed that no mention was made of the level 6 military suit appearing in the game. Referencing the recent crossover between Motive Studios’ survival horror title and Epic’s free-to-play shooter, one commenter joked that “the secret ending will beIsaac arriving toFortnite.” Already thinking about the franchise’s potential future, another comment asked if the developers had plans to giveDead Space 2a similar makeover down the line.
Releasing just over a month after the high-profile failure ofDead Spacespiritual successorThe Callisto Protocol,Motive Studios’Dead Spaceremake seems primed to recapture the magic that made the original an icon of survival horror. And with New Game+ mode now offering even more content for fans to enjoy,Dead Spacelooks set to continue delighting fans for years to come.
Dead Spacelaunches January 27 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
