Days Gone Dev Using Horizon’s Decima Engine For Next Game

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Expect Visual Feast Like Horizon Forbidden West!

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  • Bend Studio is currently working on a new live-service project.
  • While its last game was built with Unreal Engine, the team is said to be using Guerrilla Games’ Decima Engine this time.
  • With Sony spending about $250 million on the project, fans should expect a massive title with impressive production.

Bend Studio gained popularity after the release of Days Gone. While a sequel has been cancelled, the team is moving forward with work on a live-service IP, which is said to have a budget of around $250 million.

According to reports, this project will utilize one of PlayStation’s in-house engines. A former developer has revealed that Bend Studio is utilizing the Decima Engine for development.

Why it matters: The Decima Engine stands out as PlayStation’s most impressive in-house technology. Plenty of expertise on the engine is also available at PlayStation, making it easier to get help.

Horizon Forbidden West
The Decima Engine Has Consistently Impressed In The Horizon Games

As spotted on Reddit, Jason Pettibone, a former Bend Studio developer, has revealed new details on the studio’s current game.

His LinkedIn profile suggests that Bend Studio’s latest project uses the same engine that brought the Horizon IP to life. For the unfamiliar, the Decima Engine was developed by Guerrilla Games.

It has been used in other games like Death Stranding, and the upcoming Death Stranding 2 will also utilize this technology. While not much else is known, fans can at least expect a visual feast from Bend Studio this time.

The Decima Engine is known to be a powerhouse, producing excellent results in cross-generation games like Horizon Forbidden West. 

Days Gone Open World
Days Gone 2 Is No Longer Happening

If Bend Studio can use the technology to its maximum potential and offer competent gameplay that keeps fans engaged, it may have a huge hit on its hands. Fans also hope to see an official reveal for this project soon.

Days Gone was previously built on the foundations of Unreal Engine. The latest version of this technology is arguably the most popular choice for modern game development, but Bend Studio has picked an in-house option for its next project.

This may ultimately benefit the studio, as it could receive support from fellow PlayStation developers at Guerrilla Games.

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