Sony Bend group supervisor Kevin McAllister has apologised to the passionate fanbase constructed round PS4 favorite Days Gone after he feels the group was lent “false hope” by deceptive feedback from the studio’s former workers members and a misleading headline from an outlet reporting on these tweets.
John Garvin, the previous director and author of Days Gone, responded to queries from the sport’s group earlier this week about the potential of a Days Gone sequel. It is already public data Sony Bend is now engaged on a brand new IP, however Garvin responded by saying he and Jeff Ross (additionally previously of Sony Bend) had a “full define” for a sequel, and even meant to show the sequence right into a trilogy. Garvin claims to have had a “script, define, map [and] idea artwork” for a pitch earlier than he was let go by Sony.
The actual fact Sony determined to not go forward with a Days Gone 2 was detailed in a Bloomberg report in 2021, as a substitute choosing the group to work on one thing new. That is widespread data amongst hardcore Days Gone followers, so what John Garvin needed to say wasn’t significantly stunning. “Possibly in a few years when the IP is gathering mud and so they’re certain they’re performed with it, they’d license it to different devs… however once more, not holding my breath,” he hopes.
Nevertheless, the place the issue lies — and finally why the present group supervisor felt the necessity to apologise — is with a GamingBible headline that picked up Garvin’s feedback, and easily learn: “Days Gone trilogy plans confirmed by developer.” Suggesting the present Sony Bend workers has extra Days Gone titles in manufacturing, group supervisor Kevin McAllister believes the “false hope” lent to followers is unfair.
He tweeted: “I apologize to our Days Gone group for constantly getting fed false hope and poor info by folks in search of likes. It’s not truthful to you all. We’re at present engaged on a brand new IP, and when we now have precise information to share it’s going to come from our studio.” He then continues: “All these sort of headlines originate from earlier builders, which places us in a foul place. Like I stated, folks want likes. Time to maneuver on.”
John Garvin and Jeff Ross have spoken publicly at stunning size about what a Days Gone sequel may need regarded like, with mentions of a extra dynamic open world, swimming, and higher animals. Although, after feedback from Garvin about how the sport obtained a disappointing vital reception due to “woke reviewers”, the present Sony Bend group distanced itself from the previous director.
As for what Sony Bend is definitely engaged on, group supervisor Kevin McAllister referred to as it the “finest Bend recreation but”. What’s your tackle this? Share your ideas within the feedback beneath.