EA announced Dead Space 2 today. They also put up a job listing looking for a Senior Online Level Designer for the Dead Space franchise. Putting two and two together, I’ve concocted a formula that states Dead Space 2 is to feature online multiplayer modes. Genius, I know.
The job listing is looking for someone to “conceptualize, script, direct, and build online levels for the game” as well as “be a collaborative member of the design team, and contribute to reviews, feedback, and playtest sessions.”
Now is the part where we wait for the official announcement that Dead Space 2 has online modes. That could take a while.