Dead Space developers change Plasma Cutter and Pulse Rifle sounds following feedback

Following an audio livestream and subsequent feedback from its community, EA Motive has changed the sounds of both the Plasma Cutter and Pulse Rifle in its upcoming Dead Space remake.

“Things you did: Shared feedback on our Plasma Cutter and Pulse Rifle,” Motive tweeted, referring to the fact that many felt the guns now sounded weaker than their original counterparts.

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“Things we did: Listened and made modifications.”

To accompany these words, Motive also shared a small taster of how these weapons now sound thanks to their latest overhaul. Have a watch (and listen) below.

More information was also shared on the Dead Space subreddit.

“When we showed you the Plasma Cutter and Pulse Rifle not everyone was sold on it, and there were a handful of criticisms that felt they could still be better. We believe that the feedback given was definitely valid and reading the comments on what was highlighted, we made a few modifications that we think improves it,” wrote Motive.