3 reasons why the possibility of Days Gone 2 depends only on the success of part one's Remastered Edition

Time of India

23-04-2025

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Days Gone 2
has been very awaited and filled with speculation. But now, with
Days Gone Remastered
set to arrive on April 25, 2025, maybe there's some hope. While it may not be the sequel fans were begging for, make no mistake—this remaster could very well be the make-or-break moment for the franchise. Here's why the fate of
Days Gone 2
rests squarely on how well the remaster performs.
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1. Sony Needs Reassurance Before Greenlighting a Sequel
Passion alone won't get
Days Gone 2
made. Sony is a data-driven machine. It needs numbers. Despite the original
Days Gone
selling millions of copies, it was critically lukewarm, scoring just 72 on OpenCritic. For Sony, that's not blockbuster-tier.
Now with the remastered edition hitting PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on April 25, 2025, Sony gets another shot at measuring the IP's real potential — this time, with modern tech, a wider audience, and lower risk.
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If the numbers are strong—sales, reviews, streaming interest—it'll send a clear message: the demand is real. If it flops? So does the sequel.
2. It's Now or Never for Bend Studio
Bend Studio has had its fair share of turbulence. Projects canceled. Pitches rejected. Development pivots.
Days Gone
was once supposed to launch a new franchise—but Sony wasn't convinced after the first round.
Now, with fewer internal projects cluttering the runway, the studio is finally in a position to focus. But they need something to
focus on
.
If the remaster proves successful, Sony may give Bend the green light to reboot the sequel plans that were shelved years ago. If not, the studio risks being rerouted yet again—possibly away from
Days Gone
forever.
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3. A Sequel Needs Justification After a Rocky First Ride
Back in 2019,
Days Gone
had a rough landing. Critics weren't kind, and the game struggled to earn the same prestige as Sony's other exclusives like
The Last of Us
or
Ghost of Tsushima
. Internally, that mixed reception was a dealbreaker—even though players later embraced the game, turning it into a fan-favorite over time.
Now, the remaster gives Sony a safer, lower-risk way to re-introduce the IP. If it lands well—especially with fresh audiences on PC—it becomes much easier to justify investing millions into
Days Gone 2
. This remastered release is Sony testing the waters
without
diving in headfirst.
Final Thoughts
This remaster isn't just a prettier version of a six-year-old game. It's a test. It's Bend Studio's second shot. And it's the fans' one chance to show Sony that
Days Gone
deserves more than just a nostalgic re-release. If
Days Gone Remastered
succeeds, it could unlock the future fans have been waiting for. If not, Deacon St. John's last ride might really be his
last
.
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