Bend Studio, the developer of the open-world action-adventure game Days Gone, has announced its latest game for the PS5. Days Gone, which was originally released on the PS4 in 2019 and later on PC in 2021, received mixed reviews from critics, however, it has a high user score on Metacritic for both versions.
Despite the mixed reviews, Days Gone has been a commercial success, selling over 8 million copies on PS4 and over a million on Steam. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel, but Sony has reportedly decided not to move forward with it. This decision has led to fans starting a petition with over 200,000 signatures at the time of writing. While there may not be a sequel in the works, Bend Studio is excited to showcase its latest game in development.
A tweet from Bend Studio confirms that the studio is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year. The team expresses gratitude to gamers for their continuous support from the Syphon Filter games to Days Gone. Bend Studio concludes the message by announcing its excitement to reveal its next game in development.
Since the release of Days Gone four years ago, fans have been eagerly anticipating news of Bend Studio's next project. In 2021, rumors circulated that the studio was developing an Uncharted spin-off game, but it was later reported that the project had been cancelled. Although Bend Studio has previously worked on Uncharted: Golden Abyss for the PS Vita, it appears that the studio has moved on to its next venture.
In 2022, Bend Studio announced that they are currently working on a new IP that will be based on the open-world systems that they introduced in Days Gone. While the game will feature a multiplayer component, there is not much information available regarding its specific features or gameplay elements.
Fans of the studio's work may not have to wait much longer to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated game, as Sony has announced a special PlayStation Showcase event for May 24th. While it has not been officially confirmed, it is possible that Bend Studio may reveal their new game at the event. The showcase will run for just over an hour and will include games from first-party studios, third-party partners, and indie developers.
Days Gone is now available on PC and PS4.