A remastered version ofDays Gonewas announced at the recent Sony State of Play showcase, finally giving the zombie adventure game a long-awaited fresh coat of paint for the PS5. Originally released back in 2019,DaysGonewas a mixed bag for some of the industry’s most prominent critics, but the game was a hit among many players. Despite the positive reception from fans, a sequel toDays Gonewas never greenlit, which has been an ongoing mystery for a lot of gamers.
The game’s director, John Garvin, has been quite vocal abouthis disappointment with Sonyfor never making way for a sequel. Some theories point to low sales, but the game sold over 7 million copies by 2022. Regardless of the actual reason that aDays Gonesequel never entered development, the upcoming remaster could turn the tides for the action-adventure title.
Days Gone Remastered is Hopefully the Beginning of Something Bigger
Reaching a Larger Audience
Days Gonemay have sold over 7 million copies within its first three years, but it could still benefit from reaching an even bigger audience. It’s been six years since the original version was released, and in that time, an entire demographic of gamers who may have missed out onstepping into the shoes of Deacon St. Johnhas grown up. The excitement of a remaster could reignite interest in the story, and if it’s clear that there is a newfound demand for a sequel, then Sony might finally have a change of heart.
Despite its mixed reviews at launch,Days Gone’s visuals and in-game character performances were still praised.
Sony Clearly Sees Potential in Days Gone Now
It seems as though, in recent years, Sony may have become more willing to makeDays Gone 2a reality. This is purely speculative, of course, butDaysGonehas been far more prevalent in Sony marketing lately than it previously had been. From being featured in the company’s 30th anniversary ad to havinga cameo inAstroBot, the increased presence ofDaysGonecould be a positive sign for the franchise’s future.
Between the uptick inDaysGoneappearances andthe impending arrival ofDaysGoneRemastered, the state of Bend Studio’s motorcycle-loving zombie tale looks more promising than ever before. Once the remaster launches, it will be interesting to see if it paves the way for moreDays Gone, though its critical and commercial reception remain to be seen.
Days Gone Remastered Shows That All Hope Isn’t Lost
After the remaster’s release on April 25, renewed speculation about aDays Gonesequel is likely to pop back up in the discourse. Yes,Days Gone Remasteredis bittersweetfor those who are still wishing for a sequel, but its existence is at least a spark of hope. Only time will tell what Bend Studio and Sony decide, but ifDays Gone Remasteredproves successful, it could mark a big moment for the franchise going forward.
Days Gone Remasteredwill be a digital-only release.
Also, withSony canceling Bend Studio’s in development live-service project, the developer seemingly has its schedule freed up, at least as far as it’s known. It’s possible that the studio could already be in the early stages of another project. However, between this cancelation and the announcement ofDays Gone Remastered, things are looking a little brighter for the cult classic zombie title.
