Glen Schofield, co-creator of the iconic Dead Space series, expressed his challenges in securing funding for his latest horror game project, hinting it may be his last as a director in the AAA gaming industry. Looking back at his journey, Schofield shared that initial budgeting discussions for his new game concept began at $17 million but were advised to be lowered further. Ultimately, he decided to step back from the project, believing some ideas are better left unrealized than produced on a tight budget. Schofield now reflects on missing the collaborative environment of AAA development while continuing his creative endeavors.

Will Glen Schofield create another horror game in the future?

While Schofield hints he may have directed his last game, he has not completely ruled out future projects. He is currently focused on his art and writing, which suggests he could potentially return to game development depending on the opportunity that arises.

Schofield founded Striking Distance Studios, initially aiming to develop narrative-driven games set in the PUBG universe. However, the studio's first release, The Callisto Protocol, debuted in December 2022 but faced mixed reviews and unmet sales expectations, leading to discussions about its future. The game's performance issues and studio challenges stirred conversations around the sustainability of AAA game development, particularly in the horror genre Schofield is renowned for.