Veteran game creator Glen Schofield announces retirement

Veteran video game creator Glen Schofield, best known as the creator of the Dead Space series and a director of major Call of Duty titles, announced his retirement from the day-to-day work of game development on July 15, 2026. The announcement, made via a video posted to LinkedIn, concludes a 35-year career that spanned from early 1990s art direction to leading modern blockbuster franchises.

In his statement, Schofield expressed gratitude to colleagues, fans, and his family. He described having had a front-row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history and thanked Electronic Arts for the opportunity to create Dead Space and Activision for entrusting him with three Call of Duty games. Addressing fans directly, he said their support and feedback had made him a better creator. Despite acknowledging current industry challenges, he struck an optimistic note for the next generation of developers, encouraging them to explore and experiment while emphasizing that the most important element is the idea.

Schofield’s decision follows a period of difficulty in securing funding for new projects. In July 2025, he revealed he had been working with his daughter on a concept for...