- It’s no secret that Bend Studio wanted to create Days Gone 2.
- The game’s creative director has now revealed that the franchise was set up as a full trilogy.
- The creative director seemingly worked on the second part for several weeks before it was scrapped.
PlayStation’s treatment of Days Gone has been considered quite unfortunate. The director has confirmed that there’s no hope for a sequel, and PlayStation has spent nearly twice as much money on Bend Studio’s new live-service project as it would’ve cost to create Days Gone 2.
However, this topic is frequently brought up today since the fanbase remains enthusiastic about a sequel. The latest interaction between fans and creative director John Garvin has revealed even more interesting information.
According to John Garvin, Bend Studio had even bigger plans for the IP.
Why it matters: The series has found itself in a rare position. While PlayStation seemingly does not care, fans are still fond of everything Bend Studio achieved in 2019.
Speaking on the subject, John Garvin described that he was no longer at Bend Studio when the project was cancelled. However, he had already worked on various elements of Days Gone 2, citing works of weeks.
What’s interesting here is that John Garvin seemingly spilled the beans on the studio’s plans. He states that Days Gone 2 would not be the last fans would see of the IP, with plans extending to a full trilogy for the franchise.
I wrote a cliffhanger into the ending with the full intentions of there being a trilogy.
-John Garvin
This is interesting because it implies Bend Studio always believed in its work. Recent leaks have confirmed that the team made at least $100 million in digital sales alone, but this was not enough for Sony to greenlight a sequel.
Days Gone’s gameplay systems are currently being reworked by the studio into a live-service game. However, had PlayStation allowed Bend Studio to stick with John Garvin’s original plans, perhaps fans would be anticipating the final entry in the trilogy at this moment.
As unfortunate as it may be, Days Gone is history at this point.
Bend Studio’s next project has likely been in development for so long that backtracking is no longer an option. Unfortunately, this means the trilogy will never see the light of day, even if it remains full of potential.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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