For that double dose ofDead Spacegoodness, the upcoming remake will be bundled with a free copy ofDS2, which released in 2011, provided fans pre-order the former through Steam. Considered to beone of the biggest video game launches of 2023, especially in the horror genre, theDead Spaceremake is one that fans of the series, and the genre on the whole, have been looking forward to, especially given the spiritual successor,The Callisto Protocol, didn’t quite hit the mark for some.
With the originalDead Spaceturning 15 this year, along with other classic titles such asGTA 4,Fallout 3, andLeft 4 Dead, and there not being a new entry in the survival franchise for almost ten years, this modern remake of the 2008 entry is hotly anticipated. Of course, it’s too early to tell whether the upcoming rebuild of the game will be a success, but given how beloved the original was, it will hopefully tick horror fans' boxes, even more so now that one of the games will be offered for free.
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According to a recent report, players will be able to get hold of a free copy ofDead Space 2when they pre-order theDead Spaceremake. The one caveat is that the offer is only available through Steam. The report goes on to say that the remake can be pre-ordered through other storefronts, such as Epic Games, but it doesn’t appear as though the free giveaway will be included in these bundles. In any case, it’s a nice little incentive forDSfans to choose Valve’s PC gaming client when it comes to this modern take on the exploits of Isaac Clarke.
For those who missed out, the follow-up to the original game was equally praised, if not more so, withDead Space 2featuring the infamous eye needle sequencethat had many players squirming. The series in general is notorious for its body horror, as well as it’s intense and foreboding atmosphere. Sadly, things went downhill with the third entry, with the studio, Visceral Games, eventually closing its doors in 2017, a decision brought about through EA.
That disappointing ending aside, the maiden release was a landmark entry in horror gaming, and theremake promises to honor the legacy ofDead Space. Hopefully the developer will be able to make waves in the genre, especially with it releasing just before the remake ofResident Evil 4, which is being equally awaited by fans.
Dead Spacereleases August 02, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
