Glen Schofield, the mastermind behind Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol, has officially announced his retirement.

The news was shared by Schofield himself via a video post on LinkedIn. Schofield stated, "After 35 years of making games, leading teams, and working as a director, it is time to retire from the daily grind," adding, "I am truly grateful to my close friends, family, and the developers who stood by my side, supported me, and listened to my strange ideas."

Schofield began his career in game development in 1991. He rose to fame with the 2008 action-horror game Dead Space, and later served as a producer at Activision for titles such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. In his retirement message, he also expressed his gratitude to EA for the opportunity to create Dead Space and to Activision for trusting him with three Call of Duty games.

His career continued with the founding of Striking Distance Studios under Krafton, leading to the development of The Callisto Protocol in 2022. While many fans were eager to see the new action-horror game from the father of Dead Space, the title received criticism for its lack of polish, optimization issues, and monotonous story and combat. Schofield left the studio in 2023.

Schofield remarked, "This is an incredible industry overflowing with talent. While it may be a tough time for the sector right now, the future is truly bright," adding, "I wish all the next-gen creators the best of luck. Explore, experiment, and have fun. And most importantly, never forget that ideas are everything."