The Untold Origins: Unveiling the Ideal Title for a Days Gone Prequel

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Days Gone getting a sequel is highly unlikely, despite the potential the IP had. A prequel within the established world could be explored if given the opportunity.

Possible sequel titles for "Days Gone" include "Days Gone 2" or "Days Gone Origins." For a prequel, it could be named "0 Days Gone" or "2 Days Gone," depending on the timeline. An intriguing prequel concept would showcase Deacon's life in the MC before the apocalypse, as well as the outbreak's beginnings. However, a game revival may be unlikely due to reported IP failure and Bend Studio's focus on a new IP for PS5.

It is highly unlikely that Days Gone will receive a sequel, which is unfortunate considering the potential the IP had at Bend. The protagonist, Deacon St. John, portrayed by Sam Witwer, was excellent, and his background as an enforcer in the Mongrels MC added depth to the game's history amidst the apocalyptic chaos. Within the established world, there is room for a prequel, presenting an interesting choice for Bend in the future.

If a sequel were to happen, it could simply be called Days Gone 2 or have a common subtitle like Days Gone Origins. Being a proper continuation of the original game, a sequel would naturally lean towards a traditional numbering or a subtitle that fits the narrative. In the case of a prequel, however, there are at least two predictable titles that could emphasize its nature as a prequel in name alone.

Days Gone’s Prequel Could Be ‘0 Days Gone’, ‘2 Days Gone’, and So Forth

Days Gone could potentially have an intriguing prequel concept, similar to the approach taken by Resident Evil 0. This prequel could explore the events leading up to the day when Deacon and Sarah were separated, without necessarily confining the story to just one day. It would be fascinating to delve deeper into Deacon's life before the apocalypse, showcasing his interactions with different settlement groups and how he coped with the surrounding chaos. Furthermore, it would be captivating to witness the disintegration of the motorcycle club and observe how Deacon's life unfolded within this setting, as it would greatly contribute to his character development. On the other hand, a Days Gone prequel could also take a different route by introducing new protagonists and examining their responses to the turbulent Freaker outbreak. However, it could be argued that the inclusion of a protagonist from a motorcycle club added a unique element to the original game.

Days Gone's excellent vehicle management feature adds to the engaging experience of riding the motorcycle in the open world and fast-traveling to different landmarks. This unique feature stands out even amidst the intense horde floods in the latter half of the game. Due to the similarity of the world in a potential prequel set close to the original game's timeline, it would be more intriguing to start the prequel right at the beginning of the outbreak and keep the story focused there. A suitable title for this prequel could be "2 Days Gone," which would be both clever and serve as a reference to a potential sequel. The number of days mentioned in the title would represent a specific point in the Days Gone timeline, indicating whether it is a prequel or a sequel. While the likelihood of a prequel or sequel may not be high, considering the development of a new PS5 IP by Bend and the reported lack of success for Days Gone, it would be unfortunate if this post-apocalyptic action-adventure game did not receive some form of revival in the future.