The Dead Space remake is looking to be a mostly faithful recreation of the original game, but it's also making some improvements. This will include the inclusion of the Zero Gravity feature from Dead Space 2 as well as the restoration of some content that was cut from the original release. And now yet another big change has been confirmed for the Dead Space remake, with this one revolving around main protagonist Isaac Clarke.
As Dead Space fans likely recall, Isaac Clarke was a silent protagonist in the first game, with this being changed in the sequel and Dead Space 3. The developers of the Dead Space remake have made the call to make give Isaac a voice in the remake, and it's now been confirmed that Gunner Wright, who portrayed Isaac in the other Dead Space games and in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, will be reprising the role in the remake.
While Isaac will be voiced by Gunner Wright in the Dead Space remake, the developers are sticking to some rules to ensure that this doesn't mess too much with the game's sense of horror and isolation. During the recent Dead Space developer livestream, the two rules were outlined as Isaac will primarily only speak when spoken to and Isaac will sometimes speak in a situation where it would feel weird if he remained silent. This should ensure that Isaac's interactions with the other people he encounters on the Ishimura ship will feel a little more authentic and should ensure that players are even more immersed in the game than they would be otherwise.
The decision to stick to these rules should also go a long way in ensuring that Isaac isn't too chatty, as that could potentially pull players out of the game. The developers have promised that Isaac will remain silent as players explore the Ishimura's dark corridors in the Dead Space remake, which should help make sure that the necromorph encounters are just as terrifying as they've always been.
Besides confirming Isaac's voice actor for the Dead Space remake, the developers at EA Motive also showed off some extremely early footage to give fans an idea of what they're going for. Based on what was shown, it seems that the Dead Space remake will be a faithful recreation of the original game, but with vastly improved visuals to ensure that it can stand toe to toe with modern games. The Dead Space remake being next-gen exclusive means it doesn't have to hold itself back for PS4 or Xbox One as well, which should help the developers push the graphical boundaries even further.
Fans weren't clued in as to when they will be able to expect to see more of the Dead Space remake, but there are some rumors that suggest it may be coming out sooner than expected. The rumored Dead Space remake release date is pegged for late 2022, but that might be a little too optimistic. Whatever the case may be, fans should have a lot to look forward to in the months ahead.
Dead Space is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.