"I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history" – Glen Schofield announces retirement

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GamesIndustry.biz · 2 min read · studios

Glen Schofield, veteran director of Dead Space, three Call of Duty titles, and The Callisto Protocol, announced his retirement after 35 years in the industry. He cited the difficulty of recent development cycles and a desire to pursue painting and sculpting, calling it an inflection point for the next generation of developers.

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Activision Call of Duty Crystal Dynamics Dead Space EA EA Redwood Shores Gex Glen Schofield Legacy of Kain Sledgehammer Games Striking Distance Studios The Callisto Protocol The Lord of the Rings Visceral Games

Appeared in 2026-07-16.