The Dead Space series is considered to be one of the best from the seventh console generation. The horror series was lauded for its atmospheric setting, scares, and its frightening enemies. The Necromorphs of Dead Space are regarded as some of the scariest monsters in all of gaming, in all their various forms. The creatures are unrelenting in-game and add to the unsettling atmosphere of the Dead Space games. The Necromorphs are single-minded in their goals and have a dark, twisted backstory.

Fans could see the Necromorphs again soon if the Dead Space remake rumors are to be believed. The new Dead Space title is reportedly a remake of the first game that will reboot the series. It's been said that the new game will be inspired by Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake, which was critically acclaimed when it launched in 2019. Fans have been hoping for a new Dead Space title since 2013's Dead Space 3 was released to mixed reviews. With the remake rumors gaining serious traction online, players could experience another Necromorph nightmare sooner rather than later.

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What Are Dead Space's Necromorphs?

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In simple terms, the Necromorphs are reanimated corpses that have become mutated and misshapen. The creatures' bodies are deformed and have extra limbs and other inhuman appendages. These extraterrestrial undead creatures are extremely aggressive and mercilessly attack the series protagonist, Isaac Clarke.

The creatures come in all shapes and sizes, and their final forms are contextual. Different monsters result from the stage of the development the deceased was at and the circumstances of their death, with some Necromorphs being composed of more than one corpse. With the Dead Space remake rumors in full swing, players might be seeing some old favorites along with some new designs sometime soon.

Necromorph Creation and Origins

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Necromorphs are created by an alien infection that reanimates dead tissue and brings the deceased being back to life. The sole purpose of these lifeforms is to continue spreading the infection, creating as many Necromorphs as possible. Necromorphs are controlled by objects known as Markers, double helix-shaped items that spread the infection to dead lifeforms and create more Necromorphs. The original makers are black-colored and travel through space until they land on a planet and can transform its ecosystem.

In Dead Space, however, humanity sought to understand the Markers and created red-colored replicas. This ill-advised move led to the creation of more terrifying Necromorph creatures.

The Markers are communication tools of sorts for creatures called Brethren Moons. These moons are colossal Necromorphs and are believed to be the final stage of development for the undead alien monsters. The moon-sized organisms broadcast their signals through the Markers, with the ultimate goal of wiping out life in whatever corner of the galaxy they're occupying.

Once all life has been killed and transformed into a system, a convergence event creates a new Brethren Moon. While most humans, Isaac Clarke in particular, understand this to be a grave threat to the galaxy, some believe the Markers and the Necromorphs to be a positive thing. Unitologists believe the Markers will help humans solve the mystery of human life sees the Necromorph transformation as a rebirth, rather than a hostile alien force.

Despite the rumors of a Dead Space reboot or sequel, a new project hasn't been confirmed. If a new Dead Space title does exist, players can confidently expect to see the Necromorphs return to bring their horror to a new generation. With next-gen consoles, gamers will almost certainly see the Necromorphs in a more detailed and terrifying light than ever before. While the Necromoprh lore could be subject to change with a reboot, the backstory of these monsters remains one of the most unnerving in all of gaming.

A new Dead Space title is rumored to be in development.

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