

The Callisto Protocol aims to recapture the melee elements that many fans loved about the arcade-like RE4, which could make it a point of comparison once both the Dead Space remake and the Resident Evil 4 Remake are out. Dead Space was inspired by Resident Evil 4, although it doubled down on both limb damage and survival horror aspects. The Callisto Protocol is definitely updating its horror and gore for the modern times, but it's also taken a step back to reexamine its mechanics.

This should help fans prepare for a reintroduction to the regular thing come the Dead Space remake’s launch. To that end, The Callisto Protocol wants to deliver a similar but ultimately distinct experience from Dead Space. Glen Schofield and his team are very well aware of the series’ legacy, and of what worked and didn't in the original trilogy.

It's good that it can get out in front so that this new IP is given a chance to prove itself, as well as demonstrate how far Dead Space has come. Up first is The Callisto Protocol, a spiritual sequel to Dead Space in every sense of the word. RELATED: How The Callisto Protocol is Expanding Dead Space's Dismemberment System The Callisto Protocol Can Reintroduce Players to Dead Space While The Callisto Protocol emphasizes traditional action mechanics more, it's easy to mistake it for Dead Space, so it's good that it and the Dead Space remake have some breathing room. Both are survival horror games set on space colonies that feature mutant zombies that must be dismembered before they can be fully killed. It's an almost two month-long gap, which is for the best since these games look very similar. Currently, The Callisto Protocol will release on December 2, 2022, while the Dead Space remake is currently set for January 27, 2023. To hammer this point home even further, they're releasing fairly close to one another. With one title developed by Glen Schofield and fellow ex-Visceral Games employees, and the other being a remake of their past work, it's not hard to see how closely related these two titles are. Leading this charge are two horror games that draw from the same well: The Callisto Protocol and the Dead Space remake. From indie titles like Fort Solis and Routine to massive AAA efforts like Resident Evil 4 Remake, there is a ton going on in the genre right now. A bevy of horror games are coming down the pipeline, and fans couldn't be happier.
