Dead Space 3 to have Co-op

Horror games are best played alone, in a dark room, with the volume up to get the full effect, but if you’re not feeling brave enough to tackle Dead Space 3 by yourself, I have good news for you.

Leaked details about the game indicate you’ll be able to play through the entire story with a friend (who can drop in and out of the game at any time). Series protagonist Isaac Clarke will be joined by a fellow engineering-suit enthusiast with a distinctive scar and glowing red eyes. This so-far-unnamed man is your guide in the singleplayer mode but in co-op the story undergoes minor tweaks to accommodate him as a playable character.

It’s also been confirmed that the game will take place on a frozen planet.

Dead Space 3 is due out in early 2013.