The community manager for Days Gone developer Bend Studio has issued an apology to fans. This comes as a response to misinformation and false hope being spread about the series by individuals seeking social media likes.
Apology to Fans
On the social media platform X, Kevin McAllister, the community manager for Bend Studio, expressed his concern that fans of Days Gone are being misled by incorrect information. McAllister emphasized that this behavior is unfair to fans eagerly awaiting news of further developments in the series.
Misinformation and Speculation
Although McAllister did not explicitly mention any individuals, his post followed comments made by former studio director John Garvin. Garvin, in a recent post, stated he had written Days Gone with a cliffhanger with the intention of creating a trilogy. This comment was widely circulated among fans and media outlets.
Impact on Bend Studio
McAllister noted that such headlines originated from former developers, placing Bend Studio in a difficult position. He reiterated that it is time to move on from these rumors and focus on official updates from the studio itself.
Past Developer Comments
John Garvin has expressed his frustration regarding Days Gone’s reception. In 2022, he controversially attributed the game’s mixed reviews to “woke reviewers” and other reviewers who, according to him, “couldn’t be bothered to actually play the game”. Garvin also criticized the game’s developers for technical issues, including bugs and frame rate problems.
Another former director, Jeff Ross, echoed similar sentiments, claiming that local studio management viewed the game as a disappointment. Ross also described Sony’s decision not to approve a sequel as “weird”.
Both Garvin and Ross have since left Bend Studio but continue to post about Days Gone on their social media accounts.
Bend Studio’s Future Plans
Kevin McAllister confirmed that Bend Studio is currently working on a new intellectual property (IP). He assured fans that any new information about this project will come directly from the studio.
Eurogamer’s review of Days Gone described it as “a shallow copy of many better open-world action games”.
Wrapping Up
While rumors and speculation about Days Gone have caused confusion among fans, the focus has shifted to Bend Studio’s upcoming projects. For more updates on new releases, stay tuned to official channels.
