Why did Sony reject Days Gone 2?

The canceled sequel

Last April, Bloomberg (opens in new tab) reported that Bend Studio pitched a Days Gone sequel to Sony, but was ultimately rejected due to the first game's reception and long development time.

Why did Sony stop Days Gone 2?

According to reports, Bend Studios had wanted a sequel, but Sony did not give them the green light. Despite the sale numbers, Days Gone's development was a lengthy one, and it was felt that Sony wanted to avoid it once more.

Is Days Gone 2 rejected?

Let's sink our teeth into this and do something even more epic." After the Days Gone 2 pitch was rejected by "local management", Jeff Ross pitched an open world Resistance game. It too was rejected and the director wasn't interested in rebooting Syphon Filter.

Did Sony cancel Days Gone 2?

Sony just doesn't want Bend Studio to make Days Gone 2

In April of the same year, Sony gave away the 2019 game to all PS Plus subscribers. Days Gone also made its way to the PC soon after.

Will we ever get Days Gone 2?

That sequel probably isn't going to happen anytime soon, if ever. In early 2021, reports revealed that Sony Bend's pitch for a Days Gone sequel had been rejected by Sony (or maybe even by Bend's own local management). The studio seems to have left the IP behind, and now is working on another new open world IP.

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Did Days Gone sell well?

Despite not being as well-received, Days Gone was a commercial success; it sold more copies than all of Bend Studio's previous games combined and became the 19th-best-selling game of 2019 in the US. In 2021, it was reported that the development team had unsuccessfully pitched a sequel to Sony.

Will it be last of us 3?

Naughty Dog stated that The Last of Us 3 isn't currently in development, so if it's made, the release date will be years from now. However, we do know that the studio is interested in continuing the series.

Is Days Gone 2 on ps5?

Sony decision still baffles game director. Was Days Gone really "a big disappointment"? The director of Days Gone, Jeff Ross, says that, despite the game being a sales success, he and his team were made to feel that it was a disappointment.

Was Days Gone a disappointment?

According to former Bend Studio staffer Jeff Ross, Days Gone too sold over eight million copies within a year and a half of release but it was still portrayed as a disappointment. The title has since gone on to sell over a million more copies (and counting) on PC.

Is Days Gone 2 on PS4?

Despite underwhelming critics, Days Gone 2 seemingly sold quite well. Sony has never divulged specific sale figures for the PS4 exclusive, which suggests it wasn't a massive hit, but it's believed it sold several million copies.

What is the secret ending in Days Gone?

The so-called "secret ending" is really just an added cut scene players can unlock after completing the main campaign storyline. To unlock it, players will need to finish all of the Finding NERO missions. There are a total of twelve Finding NERO missions for gamers to complete.

Did Days Gone flop?

Days Gone director Jeff Ross revealed that "local studio management" always made Bend Studio feel that Days Gone was a failure despite selling around 9 million copies.

Will they make another Ghost of Tsushima?

A Ghost Of Tsushima 2 release date isn't expected to be announced any time soon – in fact Sucker Punch hasn't even confirmed a sequel is coming. However, if it is in the works, a good release date for the game would be sometime between 2023 and 2024 – although this is speculation.

How many copies has Days Gone sold?

Days Gone has sold at least 9 million copies, according to its director. Yesterday, Game Informer reported that Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 samurai game, Ghost of Tsushima, has sold more than 8 million copies – quite the feat, especially for a new IP from the developer.

Will there be a uncharted 5?

Uncharted 5 release date

While it's likely the game is being made, its release date remains unclear. Video game development takes a long time. And assuming Sony Bend started making it in late 2020, we could still be 3 or 4 years away from seeing it for the first time.

How many copies did last of us 2 Sell?

Strong sales have helped the studio grow bigger than ever and undertake more projects, like a standalone multiplayer game.

Was Ghost of Tsushima a success?

Ghost of Tsushima is a rousing success for PlayStation. It's a brand new IP much like Horizon Zero Dawn and Death Stranding and, like those two, it's a hit. Last night, it crossed the eight million sales threshold as more and more people are buying into this new world.

Did Ghost of Tsushima sell well?

This whole story is more than a little strange, but it basically started when Sucker Punch Productions confirmed that 2020's Ghost of Tsushima recently crossed the 8 million units sold mark. We're thrilled and amazed that #GhostOfTsushima has officially sold more than 8 million copies!

Why is Tsushima ghost so good?

In addition to the stunning graphics and its impressive art style, Ghost of Tsushima is as stylistic in its presentation as it is full of substance. The dynamic soundtrack is outstanding, the dramatic standoffs which play out like a Samurai version of Red Dead Redemption's are a power fantasy come true.

Is Khotun Khan Real?

Jin and Lord Shimura's adversary, Genghis Khan's grandson Khotun Khan, isn't real either — though Genghis Khan did have many grandsons. In actuality, it was Kublai Khan who led the Mongol Empire during the First Mongol Invasion of Japan.

Why is Jin Sakai called the Ghost?

Yuna crafts a tale to explain Jin's superhuman abilities, boasting to onlookers that Jin is not human, but a vengeful ghost - a story that sticks and results in Jin becoming known as the legendary Ghost of Tsushima.

Will the Ghost of Tsushima 2 be about Jin?

This mode takes the focus away from protagonist Jin Sakai, and thus, is not a proper sequel to the original game. Outside of "Legends," developer Sucker Punch has also been largely mum on all future projects past "Ghost of Tsushima."

Did Days Gone sell more than Ghost of Tsushima?

Days Gone's director has claimed it outsold Ghost of Tsushima at over eight million units shipped. Just earlier this week, it was reported that Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima had sold through eight million units worldwide since launch in 2020, as you can see in the tweet from Game Informer below.

How many copies has Psychonauts 2 sold?

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