Before gamers don their engineering RIG and power up their plasma cutters for Dead Space 2, Electronic Arts has another Necromorph-infested adventure in store. EA has announced Dead Space Ignition, a digital arcade game that will act as a prequel to Dead Space 2.

Featuring an interactive "comic-style" story and three hacking mini games, Ignition will also be a choose your own adventure narrative, allowing players to take multiple paths to completion. And at each of the game's four endings, players will unlock rewards for Dead Space 2.


"Dead Space Ignition is the first of many exciting game extensions we have planned for the launch of Dead Space 2," said Steve Papoutsis, executive producer on Dead Space franchise. "The interactive comic-style game will give Dead Space fans a unique perspective on the events leading up to Dead Space 2, but will also introduce the storyline to a brand-new audience of gamers."

Antony Johnston, author of the comic series Wasteland and Daredevil scribe wrote the story for the Ignition which will detail the events that occur in the hours before Isaac Clarke begins his adventure on The Sprawl.

Dead Space Ignition will be ready for download on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network this fall. Dead Space 2 is set to ship for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows PCs on January 25.



Sharkey says: The model for a big game's launch is set: graphic novel/comic book series, action figures, animated movie, digital game. Of all the swag publishers are tossing around, I'll take the digital games. I like that they expound upon the overall storyline and also provide unlockable rewards for the full retail game. Looking forward to some strategic dismemberment.