Days Gone is an underrated PlayStation first-party title that is getting left behind by other major franchises by Sony. The game was initially released on previous-generation hardware and was bombarded by negative reviews which had a significant impact on its image.
Despite the high demand for a sequel and the cliffhanger ending that more or less hinted at plans for more stories to tell, Sony denied the developers permission to work on it and ordered them to work on something else but the director came out and it seems like not all hope is lost.
There Is Still Hope for a Days Gone Sequel After All
It wasn’t long ago when Sony unveiled a handful of new first-party titles in the last PlayStation State of Play and it was unlikely, some fans were optimistic about an announcement of a sequel but co-director Jeff Ross revealed that the new head of the company was not a fan of Days Gone.
However, John Garvin did mention that there is still hope for Sony to have a change of heart and for the company to ask these two directors to finish what they have started.
Garvin and Ross already envisioned the future but Sony snuffed it out before it could see the light of day. Both directors are deeply disappointed and rightfully so, and if the company were to revisit the franchise, Garvin would come back in a heartbeat if asked and as long as his partner returns with him.
Sony is not daft and knows how much this game means to the community and while a sequel may not be a top of the company’s priority, a PC port was released and the public opinion about the game has shifted towards the favor of the director. Some fans even improved the visuals and made the game look more appealing which could encourage Sony to do a remaster or a full sequel.
The chances are slim but still there regardless. Perhaps Herman Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will succeed where their predecessor failed and give the fans the games they deserve.
Days Gone Deserves a Sequel and the Fans Will Never Stop Asking
Day’s Gone’s poor reception due to the technical issues is valid but the developers have learned much since then and have something to prove for a sequel. Unfortunately, Sony gave the studio a quarter of a billion dollars to work on a new IP rather than give people what they wanted.
The franchise is full of potential and Sony’s lack of vision will cost them greatly. Garvin and Ross planned for the future and to see it crushed because the heads are not supportive of the idea is a terrible hand to be dealt with.
Perhaps the new heads will reconsider and give this franchise the same opportunity other successful franchises had. Public opinion is quite powerful and could sway the company in the right direction.
Not all hope is lost yet and Sony owns the IP and the studio. Maybe one day out of nowhere, Hulst will surprise the community with a sequel announcement.
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