Dead Space Timeline ( Real )

game_release
October 13, 2008

Release of Dead Space for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Dead Space, a science fiction survival horror video game developed by EA Redwood Shores, was originally released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms. The game introduced players to the terrifying journey of Isaac Clarke aboard the USG Ishimura.

game_release
October 31, 2008

Release of Dead Space for Microsoft Windows

Following its console release, Dead Space was launched for Microsoft Windows, making the game accessible to PC gamers and expanding its audience worldwide.

award
March 12, 2009

Dead Space Wins Game Developers Choice Award for Best Audio

Dead Space received critical acclaim and won the Best Audio award at the Game Developers Choice Awards, recognizing its outstanding sound design and immersive audio experience.

announcement
May 2009

Announcement of Dead Space Sequel

Electronic Arts officially announced a sequel to Dead Space, generating excitement among fans for the continuation of the series and its evolving storyline.

game_release
January 25, 2011

Release of Dead Space 2

The highly anticipated sequel, Dead Space 2, was released and continued the narrative while further improving gameplay and horror elements, solidifying the franchise's status among survival horror titles.

announcement
July 2021

Announcement of Dead Space Remake

EA announced a remake of the original Dead Space game, aiming to update graphics and gameplay to modern standards for both old fans and new players.

Dead Space Timeline ( Fictional )

artifact_discovery
Year 2499

Discovery of the Marker

The alien artifact known as the Marker is discovered on the planet Aegis VII by the EarthGov Mining Corporation (ECD).

research_event
Year 2500

Initial Marker Research

Scientists begin studying the Marker, leading to early signs of psychological effects and strange phenomena.

psychological_event
Year 2502

Marker's Influence Spreads

The Marker causes widespread hallucinations and madness among the crew and colonists on Aegis VII.

outbreak
Year 2508

Outbreak on Aegis VII Colony

Necromorph outbreak occurs, transforming the colonists into aggressive undead creatures.

mission_start
Year 2508

USG Ishimura Mining Ship Sent

The mining ship USG Ishimura is sent to Aegis VII to investigate and recover the Marker artifact; the crew is unaware of the horror that awaits.

crisis_event
Year 2508

Ishimura Loses Contact

The Ishimura loses all communication with EarthGov, presumed lost after heavy casualties from the Necromorph outbreak.

protagonist_intro
Year 2508

Arrival of Isaac Clarke

Engineer Isaac Clarke arrives on the Ishimura on a repair mission, only to find the ship overrun by Necromorphs.

survival_event
Year 2508

Necromorph Infestation on USG Ishimura

Isaac fights to survive while trying to repair the ship and uncover the cause of Necromorph outbreak.

climax_event
Year 2508

Destruction of the Marker on the Ishimura

Isaac destroys a duplicate Marker on board the Ishimura to try to stop the plague of Necromorphs.

resolution_event
Year 2508

Escape from the Ishimura

Isaac escapes the doomed Ishimura just before it is destroyed to prevent Necromorph contamination spreading.