Dead Space Fans Slam $35 Isaac Clarke Costume In EA’s New Skate

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Dead Space fans are upset about the price of a new crossover pack in the Skate game, which is still in early access. The pack includes a cardboard version of Isaac Clarke’s suit, a special skateboard design, an animation called the Necro Stomp, and some stickers. It costs 3,350 of the game’s virtual currency, but players would need to spend at least $35 to buy enough currency to get it. Although a free Dead Space T-shirt is available, many feel the full bundle is too expensive.

This isn’t the first time Dead Space and Skate have teamed up – players could previously unlock a free Isaac Clarke skin in Skate 3. However, this new collaboration, which offers a costume for $35, has sparked discussion about buying items within games. Some players remember the original Skate 3 skin as a fun, free surprise, while this new paid option feels like a way to make money. Others think the costume’s intentionally ‘cardboard’ look is meant to resemble a Halloween outfit rather than a perfect copy of Isaac Clarke’s suit. Despite this possible design choice, many still feel the price is too high.

This shows Isaac Clarke from the game Dead Space recreated in two different Skate games. In Skate 3, the model looks amazing, but you could only get it by using a cheat code. In Skate 4, there’s an Isaac Clarke outfit available as part of a downloadable bundle (pictured), but it costs around $30-$40 and doesn’t look very good. Honestly, it’s a pretty disappointing comparison.

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While there’s been some criticism, not all feedback on the game has been negative. One Reddit user shared a balanced opinion, saying they would have preferred a classic, complete single-player Skate game. However, they’ve been enjoying the new version, especially the free cosmetic items if you like customizing your character. Their main concern is that there aren’t many free items available from actual skateboarding brands.

The user mentioned they spent $25 on the Supporter Pack and thought it was a good deal, especially because it included branded merchandise and a really good season pass. They explained that a full-priced, traditional *Skate* game likely wouldn’t have been made today, so they’re happy with this free-to-play version, as there aren’t many quality skating games available right now. They’d rather have this than no skating game at all.

Honestly, the reaction from other gamers has been pretty downbeat – a lot of disappointment and a feeling like things just aren’t going to get better. I saw one comment that really hit home: they’re hoping Dead Space doesn’t end up as just a cosmetic skin in some forgettable online game designed to get us to spend more money. It’s frustrating, you know? We want a proper Dead Space experience, not just a way for the developers to make a quick buck.

One Twitter user pointed out you could buy multiple copies of both *Dead Space* and *Skate* for the price of this crossover content. While some fans enjoy seeing these two classic EA games combined, many feel the way it’s been done – and how much it costs – takes away from what should be a fun celebration for fans of both series.

The game’s price has upset many Dead Space fans, especially given the unclear future of the series. Although the 2023 remake was well-received, reports suggest EA has cancelled plans for remakes of Dead Space 2 and a possible Dead Space 4, moving the Motive development team to work on Battlefield games instead. As a result, the character Isaac Clarke has only appeared briefly in games like Fortnite and Battlefield 2042.

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2025-10-08 19:41