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If you haven’t heard, there were some rumors about aDays Gonesequel, which sparked a series of back-and-forth responses from officials. And it seems we have a new one, as former director John Garvin clashed with Bend Studio’s community manager, Kevin McAllister, on social media.
Garvin, known for his outspoken views on the sequel’s potential, reiterated his stance in response to McAllister’s apology to fans. Garvin responded aggressively, highlighting his role in creating the game and questioning McAllister’s qualifications.
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McAllister’s apology, posted on social media, expressed regret over fans being misled by “false hope” surrounding the sequel.
His remarks came amidst ongoing speculation and fan outcryover the future of the beloved franchise.
I apologize to our Days Gone community for continuously getting fed false hope and poor information by people looking for likes. It’s not fair to you all.We are currently working on a new IP, and when we have actual news to share it will come from our studio.
While McAllister refrained from naming individuals, the fallout from Garvin’s earlier remarks about trilogy plans filled theDays Gonecommunity with a lot of hope.
Haha, says the dude who hasn’t developed a game in his life and only has his job because he was a super fan of the game I made. Sit down son. I’m just reporting on the comments of fans who feel cheated out of a sequel to game they love. I don’t make the comments.https://t.co/ne6q9AuvCu
Garvin’s history with the game includes controversial statements about its reception by Sony and critics, attributing its mixed reviews to technical issues and alleged biases among reviewers.
I’ve been gaming since the 80s and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fanbase want a sequel more then the DG community. I’ve played and replayed it so many times on different consoles including PC. I hope it happens.
Despite having moved on to other projects, both Garvin and Ross frequently referenceDays Gonein their social media posts. Their ongoing discussions about the game and its unfulfilled potential continue to resonate with fans.
All these type of headlines originate from previous developers, which puts us in a bad position. Like I said, people need likes. Time to move on.
They have expressed their disappointment that the game was never given the chance to evolve into a full-fledged series, despite the groundwork they had laid for future installments.
Bend Studio, meanwhile,has shifted focus to other projects, including a new IP. McAllister emphasized this in his apology as a priority for the studio.
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The community’s divided response reflects ongoing sentiments about the studio’s direction post-Days Gone. Fans share Garvin’s vision for continued support from Sony while others urge a focus on the studio’s current projects.
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Despite the controversy, some fans remain hopeful. They believe that public support and vocal demand might eventually persuade Sony to reconsider a sequel.
I hope Hermen has a change of heart but here’s the big question if that say does happen Jon will you and Jeff take that offer
Garvin himself has hinted thathe would be ready to returnif given the opportunity, suggesting that all is not entirely lost for the franchise’s future.
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In the end, the drama surroundingDays Gone‘s potential sequel is far from over. While McAllister urges fans to look forward, Garvin’s defiant stance keeps the hope for a continuation alive.
Fans are left to wonder if their beloved post-apocalyptic world will ever be revisited or if it will remain a one-off venture.
Whether this public discord will have any impact on Sony’s future decisions remains to be seen, but for now,Days Gone 2remains a topic of debate and speculation among fans.
Are you hopeful for aDays Gonesequel? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
