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Days Gonewas an underrated PlayStation gem that was released in an underwhelming state back in 2019 but Bend Studio was able to bounce back and got the game to run smoothly on both PS4 and PS5 and eventually on PC.
However, initial reviews affected Sony’s judgment and canceled any future installments leaving fans with the ultimate cliffhanger.
John Garvin Strikes Back About The Canceled Days Gone Sequel
In a recent post on X, director John Garvin dropped his two cents and shared his opinion of how he thinks Sony viewed his game. Truth be told,Days Gonehad plenty of issues, especially on a technical aspect but was remedied with a series of patches and updates and can be easily forgiven thanks to its riveting storyline and entertaining gameplay.
Garvin believed Sony wanted to redistribute its resources andfirst-party developers to work on live-service gamesrather than another single-player narrative experience.
Nah, I think Sony considered it a failure, at the time. And now the industry is shifting to online games as a service, and Days Gone, like all my games, is a single player narrative experience; besides, without me or Jeff, would you want a sequel?https://t.co/d3yFKONWs1
— John Garvin (@John_Garvin)July 06, 2025
Garvin carried on and went on record about his significant contribution to the game by stating he single-handedly wrote the narrative and co-director Jeff Ross primarily focused on gameplay.
Well, to be clear, the narrative was all me… all 12,000 pages of script, but I wouldn’t do a sequel without Jeff, who guided the gameplay, they go hand in hand
Without Ross’s return and involvement, Garvin will not consider reviving the franchise even if Sony wishes to. Both directors have their areas of expertise and the end product of the 2019 zombie game is the perfect showcase of their talents.
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Unfortunately,Days Gonewill not be getting a continuation, especially with the ending hinting at a much larger story that could have played out and Sony’s commitment to multiplayer games clashed with the original ideas of its developers.
The Fans Want Days Gone 2, Not Whatever Sony Is Forcing Bend Studio To Make
There is a massive online community that continues to play the game 5 years after its release and the current view that players have toward the franchise has been extremely positive. Perhaps if Sony gave Bend a second chance to perfect its vision,Days Gone 2could have been the greatest zombie horror survival game.
PlayStation and Sony Could Have a Bit of a Headache on their Hands
Deacon St. John may not be viewed in thesame league of respect as other PlayStation iconslike Kratos, Joel, Nathan, or Aloy but the unfair treatment did give the franchise its fair share of the spotlight, the developers only wish for it to be seen in a much more positive light.
Sony’s divided focus has significantly harmed its portfolio but managedto find success in an unlikely gamethroughHelldivers 2while also being able to release great single-player experiences likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, it only begs the question: why can’t PlayStation greenlitDays Gone 2? PlayStation is going down a very diverse and tricky path that could ultimately lead to its downfall.
John Garvin being disappointed over how Sony treated his work is quite an understatement, especially with the shift in tone from the gaming community that lovedDays Gonewith all its flaws and still considers it a great game. Unfortunately, PlayStation could not view the game the same way but a closed door often leads to another, perhaps Bend’s newest IP could bloom whereDays Gonecouldn’t.
Are you upset that Bend Studio isn’t working onDays Gone 2? Let us know in the comments section below!
Rouvin Josef Quirimit
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Piqued by his interest in superheroes during the early days of Marvel movies, Rouvin fell in a rabbit hole of pop culture. His passion for movies led to video games and he fell in love with God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, and more great single-player games that paved the way for his career as a gaming writer.
