Dead Space Creator Glen Schofield Retires After 35-Year Career
The retirement closes a chapter for a veteran developer known for creating Dead Space and leading major Call of Duty titles.
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Glen Schofield, the creator of Dead Space and a veteran game developer, announced his retirement from full-time work in a LinkedIn video on July 15. Schofield began his career in 1991 and worked on titles including Dead Space, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and The Callisto Protocol. He founded Sledgehammer Games and Striking Distance Studios. No specific reason for the retirement was given, but he expressed gratitude to fans and colleagues.
After 35 years in the game industry, Glen Schofield is stepping away from full-time work. The creator of Dead Space announced his retirement in a LinkedIn video on July 15, thanking fans and colleagues for their support. Schofield began his career in 1991 as an art director at Absolute Entertainment, later working at Crystal Dynamics and Electronic Arts, where he led the production of Dead Space. He went on to found Sledgehammer Games, co-directing Call of Duty titles, and later Striking Distance Studios, where he directed The Callisto Protocol. The video did not specify a reason for the retirement, but Schofield reflected that the last few decades have been the best time for video games. His post has drawn comments from fans expressing gratitude and regret.
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