Days Gone Dev Bend Studio Working on New Open-World IP - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 June 2021 / 1,921 Views
The Head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst in a Q&A with the PlayStation Blog has revealed Days Gone developer Sony Interactive Entertainment Bend Studio is working on a new open-world IP.
"New IP is incredibly important to us. New IP is the lifeblood of gaming," said Hulst. "But, new IP is just one aspect of our strategy. Ultimately, I want PlayStation Studios to be fiercely daring, to take risks.
"I want us to continue to embrace the legacy of PlayStation, pushing the boundaries of gaming, keep making games that matter. Games that, probably, wouldn’t have been made anywhere else.
"And you know, Bend Studio is working on a very exciting new IP that they’re very, very passionate about. They’re building on the deep open-world systems that they developed with Days Gone. So I’m really happy for Bend Studio."
Days Gone launched for the PlayStation 4 in April 2019 and for PC on May 18, 2021.
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That's cool, I guess. But, we must be looking at a game that's 3+ years out.
At least studio bend wasn't given the axe for their days gone performance,
Looks like the PC port saved their neck?
I loved days gone on ps4 thought it was brilliant but it did lack polish and finesse like the last of us part 2 more grounded realistic closed map combat but nevertheless loved bends project and hopefully this new I.P will get them the respect they deserve.
You're really happy for bend and their new IP, even though they really wanted to build Days Gone 2. Ok..
They pitched it, yes, but honestly, they probably pitched several other projects as well. Honestly, as decent as Days Gone is, I am glad they are working on a new IP.
I wish gavin was part of it.
