Dead Space 2 is official

Isaac Clarke to star in 'jaw-dropping' sequel.

Visceral Games has announced that the award-winning Dead Space franchise is to scare gamers once again, confirming development of Dead Space 2 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Isaac Clarke, the engineer from the first outing, returns for another adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs with a host of new tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the alien menace.

"Like so many gamers worldwide, we love the Dead Space franchise and are very excited to announce a new game in the series," said Nick Earl, Senior VP and Group General Manager at EA. "Visceral Games is quickly becoming known for delivering high-quality, action-packed games. Dead Space 2 is on target to deliver a jaw-dropping experience gamers won’t soon forget."

According to executive producer Steve Papoutsis, the Necromorph threat continues to spread throughout space and hero Isaac Clarke is the only person able to contain it.

"There are still loads of Necromorphs that need killing. In Dead Space 2, not everything is exactly as it seems. Expect plot twists that will surprise you and a huge cast of twisted, disgusting monsters that are sure to scare the daylights out of you," explained Papoutsis.

The game is currently without a confirmed release date.