Believe it or not, after all these years of cooking in the background, the Days Gone 2 petition continues going strong in 2023. The complete petition (Change.org) is up to over 200,000 signatures at this time, with the most recent individual signing less than an hour ago. To say interest remains for a sequel to the cult-classic Days Gone is an understatement. Seriously, Sony, listen to your fans!
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What Happened to Days Gone 2?
When Days Gone was released on Steam, fans were ecstatic. It was an exceptional port, coming from long-term exclusivity on PlayStation consoles, and it quickly found a cult following on PC.
At the time of this writing, the game sits at ‘Very Positive’ on Steam with nearly 42,000 total reviews. It routinely goes on sale for under $20, and most wind up putting in at least 70 hours in a single playthrough.
It’s a huge win. And yet, PlayStation canned the proposed sequel from developer Bend Studio. Why?
Unfortunately, upon its initial release on PlayStation consoles, Days Gone performed poorly—functionally and in the eyes of the critics. Many panned the game as bland, boring, and problematic due to the main character, Deacon St. John, played by actor Sam Witwer, who was everything wrong with the modern male hero in their eyes.
According to the game’s director, John Garvin, “woke reviewers” are why no sequel will ever happen in this lifetime.
Is Days Gone Good?
Absolutely! At least, it is, in my humble opinion. Very few single-player experiences have captured my attention for months, like Days Gone and Red Dead Redemption 2. Yes, I know that’s a bold statement to put both games in a single sentence.
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During my first playthrough—yes, only my first—I quickly and easily accumulated nearly 80 hours to complete the main story, countless side quests, and open-world events. Upon finishing the game, I immediately started a New Game+— the first time I have ever done so.
If you visit the Days Gone Reddit, you’ll find countless in the same shoes. They fell in love with the world design, the Freakers and horde mechanics, the characters, and the story itself. Some folks fell in love in the real world over their shared interest in Days Gone. Hey, weird things happen online!
Should You Play Days Gone 2?
Days Gone will drop significantly to $20 or less with the upcoming Summer Steam Sale mere days away. It’s an absolute steal, and yes, you should pick up the game and play through the story at least once. It’s that good!
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