Dead Space creator's The Callisto Protocol has ditched ties with PUBG universe Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Dead Space creator's The Callisto Protocol has ditched ties with PUBG universe "We realised, 'Wow, this is a little out there.'" News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 27 May 2022 20 comments Ever since its unveiling in 2020, Dead Space creator Glen Schofield's sci-fi horror The Callisto Protocol has conjured images of Dead Space, so it was a bit of a surprise when, due to various studio connections, it was announced the game would be set in the PUBG Universe. That, however, is no longer the case, with Schofield now saying it's its "own story and world". The Callisto Protocol is a third-person horror game set in 2320, with its action unfolding within the confines of the Black Iron prison colony on Jupiter's moon Callisto. While that set-up mightn't immediately scream PUBG to onlookers, the connection came from the fact developer Striking Distance was explicitly established by PUBG: Battlegrounds publisher Krafton to create narrative-driven games that would expand the universe introduced in the battle royale hit. As Schofield explained in a recent GameInformer cover feature on The Callisto Protocol, "When we came in, [Krafton] had a lore team and they were writing this big story, like, 'Where does PUBG start? Where does it fit in?'". Had those plans continued, the horror game would have sat "pretty far out" along the timeline, but somewhere during development the idea was dropped. Watch on YouTube The Callisto Protocol - Cinematic Trailer Reveal. In a post to Twitter Schofield revealed that while The Callisto Protocol "was originally part of the PUBG timeline, [it] grew into its own world." Expanding on that in conversation with GameInformer, he added, "The idea of us being in the universe at first sound really good, and then as you start coming up with your story we realised, 'Wow, this is a little out there.'" "PUBG is awesome, and we will still have little surprises for fans," Schofield continued in his tweet, "but TCP is its own world, story and universe." The Callisto Protocol, now shorn of any PUBG connections, is expected to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC later this year. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 2 Sonic Frontiers will receive free Monster Hunter DLC Get ready to roast. 1 2K confirms some personal data obtained in recent data breach "No indication" financial information compromised. Square Enix Montréal is now Studio Onoma following Embracer acquisition "Onoma is Greek for name and names offer endless possibilities". 17 Latest Articles Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 2 Sonic Frontiers will receive free Monster Hunter DLC Get ready to roast. 1 2K confirms some personal data obtained in recent data breach "No indication" financial information compromised. Jelly Deals Samsung's premium PRO 980 1TB SSD is under £80 during Prime's Early Access sale A great PC or PS5 upgrade. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store