Bend Studio is actively developing an unannounced new project that could be revealed within the next two years, according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. Sony’s Oregon-based developer has managed to stabilize following a turbulent period marked by leadership departures and cancelled titles, positioning the team to finally showcase their next major release.
Schreier Timeline and Studio Recovery
According to Jason Schreier reporting on Bloomberg, Bend Studio is currently surviving and working on a new project that audiences might see within the next year or two, pointing to a potential reveal window around 2027 or 2028. Schreier did not confirm an official announcement window or specify whether his prediction stems from internal sources or industry observation. Following Days Gone, which launched for the PlayStation 4 in April 2019, the studio faced significant upheaval. Leadership changes derailed plans for a potential Days Gone sequel before the team shifted focus.
Did you know? Days Gone was the last entirely new intellectual property shipped by Bend Studio, arriving on PlayStation consoles over half a decade ago in April 2019.
Cancelled Live-Service Projects and Staff Reductions
The path to the studio’s current project involved a cancelled multiplayer venture. According to Schreier, Bend began working on a new intellectual property featuring live-service elements. That project was ultimately cancelled by Sony in 2025 alongside a similar live-service God of War project at Bluepoint Games. Months after the cancellation, Bend experienced workforce reductions that impacted approximately 40 employees, as reported by Schreier. Sony subsequently confirmed that the studio had pivoted its development focus toward a fresh, unannounced title.
What We Know About the Upcoming Game
Details regarding Bend Studio’s current game remain sparse. As reported by Bloomberg, it is unclear what genre the game will target, which platforms it will support, or whether developers salvaged any systems from the cancelled live-service project. Back in 2022, the studio stated publicly that it was building a new title leveraging open-world systems originally crafted for Days Gone. Whether those open-world mechanics survived the transition to the current unannounced game has not been disclosed by Sony or Bend Studio leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Bend Studio announce their new game?
According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the studio’s new project could be revealed within the next one to two years, though no official announcement window has been confirmed by Sony.
What happened to the Days Gone sequel?
Sony rejected a pitch for a Days Gone sequel following leadership changes at Bend Studio, leading the developer to pursue a new intellectual property instead.
Why was Bend Studio’s live-service game cancelled?
Sony cancelled Bend’s multiplayer live-service project in 2025 alongside a similar God of War live-service title at Bluepoint Games, prompting a restructuring and a staff reduction of about 40 employees at Bend.
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