Days Gone 2 in all probability would’ve occurred by now, says a former developer. Days Gone was a recreation that in all probability ought to’ve kickstarted one more main PlayStation unique franchise, nevertheless it did not. The recreation was in growth for a big chunk of the PS4 technology and was a zombie survival recreation the place you performed a biker in search of his spouse after the autumn of humanity. It was a fairly run-of-the-mill open-world recreation and it definitely discovered an viewers, nevertheless it failed to fulfill the requirements of different PlayStation franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, or God of War.
With that mentioned, a sequel was scrapped and Bend Studio moved on to new initiatives. However, it looks like had issues gone in line with plan, Days Gone 2 would have been in our palms simply weeks in the past. Days Gone recreation director Jeff Ross famous on Twitter that the newest PlayStation Showcase bummed him out as a result of it reminded him of the truth that the sequel would’ve launched only a month in the past. When requested why it could not nonetheless occur, Ross famous that an excessive amount of time has handed, a big chunk of the crew left the studio, and there is no curiosity from Sony. With that mentioned, it looks like Days Gone is a one and performed franchise. However, there are rumblings of a film within the works, however given the dearth of curiosity in persevering with the collection, a film might not make sense.
I get slightly bummed out from these (*2*) exhibits as a result of they solely remind me we may of had Days Gone 2 out a month in the past if we might have simply caught to our weapons.
— Jeff Ross (@JakeRocket) May 25, 2023
Of course, Days Gone launched in 2019 and a sequel would’ve began growth amidst the pandemic. It’s nonetheless doable it may’ve come out this yr, nevertheless it in all probability would’ve skilled its personal roadbumps alongside the best way. Whether or not Sony ever decides to revisit the collection is a thriller, however hopefully, sooner or later, Deacon St. John will experience once more and proceed his zombie slaying adventures. It is a little bit of a bummer to know what may’ve been, however perhaps there’s an opportunity it’s going to proceed down the road.
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[H/T PlayStation Lifestyle]
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