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Days Gone 2 never happened because "Sony higher ups like Hermen Hulst" didn't like the first game

Days Gone Game Director Jeff Ross revealed on social media X that PlayStation bosses didn't really like the game which is one of the reasons why the sequel will probably never happen.

Semir OmerovicMAY 31

Days Gone director blames poor reviews on bugs and "woke reviewers"

Days Gone writer and director John Garvin says Days Gone didn't receive universal praise from critics due to tech issues and "reviewers who couldn't handle a gruff white biker looking at his date's ass" among other things.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 7

Syphon Filter 3 rated for PS4 and PS5 in Korea

Bend Studio's classic Syphon Filter 3 has been rated for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, suggesting an imminent release into Classics Catalogue.

Semir OmerovicNOVEMBER 3

Four Syphon Filter games rated in Korea for PS4 and PS5

Syphon Filter 1, 2, Dark Mirror, and Logan’s Shadow could be part of the new PlayStation Plus lineup hence the new ratings.

Semir OmerovicAPRIL 22

Days Gone director Jeff Ross joins Crystal Dynamics

Former Bend Studio Design Director Jeff Ross has joined Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics, though, it's unclear which project he will be working on.

Semir OmerovicAPRIL 6

Syphon Filter reboot was pitched to Bend Studio but Days Gone director said no

In the recent podcast with David Jaffe, Days Gone director Jeff Ross revealed that the Syphon Filter reboot was pitched to Bend Studio but he had zero ideas on how to approach it.

Semir OmerovicJANUARY 7

Days Gone was considered a massive disappointment despite selling 9 million copies

Days Gone director Jeff Ross revealed that "local studio management" always made Bend Studio feel that Days Gone was a failure despite selling around 9 million copies.

Semir OmerovicJANUARY 7

Forget Days Gone 2, Bend Studio is working on a brand new IP

The studio behind PlayStation exclusive open-world action-adventure game from 2019, Days Gone, have announced that they're expanding their portfolio with a brand new IP.

JUNE 3

Days Gone PC gameplay and release date revealed

Bend Studio and Sony have finally revealed the gameplay trailer for the upcoming PC version of Days Gone. The trailer also confirms the release date - May 18, 2021.

Semir OmerovicAPRIL 15

Bend Studio pitched Days Gone 2 but Sony said no

SIE Bend Studio have unsuccessfully tried to pitch a sequel to their zombie survival shooter Days Gone in 2019 according to reports. Sony felt that the development of the original was lengthy and the critical reception wasn't as they have hoped.

Semir OmerovicAPRIL 9

Days Gone PC system requirements revealed

A Steam page for Bend Studio's Days Gone is now up and it features several new information about the game including the minimum and recommended PC specs, which aren't scary at all.

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 24

Days Gone writer and game director left PlayStation and Bend Studios

Jeff Ross and John Garvin are both leaving PlayStation and Bend Studios, after working on games such as Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain, Resistance: Retribution, Uncharted Golden Abyss and Days Gone.

DECEMBER 2

Days Gone PS5 - Riding the open road in smooth 60FPS at 4K

Days Gone will be running at dynamic 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5, and you'll be able to transfer your PlayStation 4 progress too.

NOVEMBER 3

Days Gone gets huge 25GB update ahead of PlayStation 5 launch

Days Gone gets updated to a 1.70 version with a monstrous 25GB patch ahead of the next-gen launch and all indications are that the ground is being prepared for the usability of the PS5 Game Boost feature.

OCTOBER 29

Days Gone patch 1.61 reduces the game file size by 20 GB

Bend Studio have released a massive patch for their zombie horror game Days Gone. The patch clocks at around 30 GB but when installed, it reduces the game file size by 20 GB.

Semir OmerovicJANUARY 28

Days Gone 2 may come sooner than you expect

Bend Studio will look to expand Days Gone universe and explore "many, many different avenues". According to studio director Chris Reese, this is something that the devs always wanted to do.

Semir OmerovicNOVEMBER 18

Days Gone getting New Game Plus soon

Bend Studio have revealed that New Game Plus and some additional difficulty modes will be making their way into Days Gone. They also mentioned that this has been the most requested feature ever since the game launched in April 2019.

SEPTEMBER 5

Days Gone gets Dead Don't Ride challenge

SIE Bend Studio have released the latest DLC challenge for their zombilicious PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone, and this time around they'll have players picking up survivors in a taxi-like mode, together with a new unique soundtrack.

AUGUST 2

Days Gone sales are not exactly stellar

Sony's Days Gone has apparently sold fewer copies than EA's Anthem, at least according to research done by NPD Group. On the other hand, it sold more than some actually beloved multi-platform titles, like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

JUNE 19

Days Gone update adds Survival difficulty

SIE Bend have just rolled out a mini content update for their post-apocalyptic freaker simulator Days Gone, adding Survival difficulty for those who need an even bigger challenge. Speaking of challenges, more are coming in late June 2019.

JUNE 6

New Days Gone patch fixes audio issues

SIE Bend Studio have released another minor patch for their zombie action adventure Days Gone. Once again, the patch tackles some audio issues, progression and auto-save bugs along with some general improvements and optimisations.

Semir OmerovicMAY 17

Sony launch Days Gone - Behind the Music

Even though music is quite integral to games, it's incredibly easy to disregard its importance once you're hit with that unique taste of a fresh game, but Sony's latest feature provides an in-depth look at what it took to score Days Gone.

MAY 17

MK11 and Days Gone top PS4 downloads in April

NetherRealm's brutal fighter and Bend Studio's zombie action adventure were the most downloaded games on PlayStation 4 in April 2019. Mortal Kombat 11 took the first spot in the NA region, while Days Gone was the most popular in EU.

Semir OmerovicMAY 13

Days Gone's Japan launch week beats GoW, HZD

Days Gone may have not been everyone's cup of tea, which the reviews indeed showed, but when it comes to the game's performance in Japan, SIE Bend have every reason to be proud as they beat God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Detroit: BH.

MAY 8

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