Portland, Oregon – Bend Studio, the developer behind the popular game Days Gone, is reportedly working on a new intellectual property centered around a live service model rather than creating a sequel. Recent findings from a UI designer’s portfolio suggest that the new project may involve a third-person shooter with military themes. The game is expected to include customization options, ranking systems, and advanced weaponry, hinting at a modern military setting.
As we approach 2025, PlayStation is gearing up for the release of first-party titles like Ghost of Yotei and Marathon. While Marathon is heavily rumored for next year, there has been no official confirmation yet. The nature of other projects in development at PlayStation Studios remains largely under wraps and shrouded in secrecy.
One such mysterious project is the upcoming game from Bend Studio, the creators of Days Gone. Despite the success of Days Gone, with reportedly over nine million copies sold, the studio has chosen to embark on a new IP rather than developing a sequel. Job listings indicate that the new title will be a live service game built upon the open-world systems of Days Gone. Although details are scarce, it is expected to offer solid gameplay elements given that pre-production reportedly began in 2019. The recent discovery from a UI designer’s portfolio could provide some insights into the genre and mechanics of the upcoming game.
The findings from the online portfolio of a UI designer who worked at Bend Studio raise speculation about the nature of the new project. The designer’s resume indicates work on an unannounced project at Bend Studio, with designs hinting at a third-person shooter. Images suggest features such as customization, ranking systems, and modern weaponry, potentially indicating a military-themed game.
Based on the available images and video, the game appears to include elements like crafting, an XP system, and customizable characters. There are hints of a military theme, with test stages showing a character model with body armor. The video showcases a multiplayer arena with various zones that may serve as cover for players. Speculation suggests that the game may involve futuristic elements like nanotechnology, as hinted by references to “nanites” in the UI.
Although there are theories circulating that this new project could be linked to the Syphon Filter series, the focus on multiplayer/live service elements suggests otherwise. With rumors swirling around a possible announcement at The Game Awards or a PlayStation event early next year, fans eagerly anticipate more details about Bend Studio’s upcoming game. If the game has been in development for several years as speculated, a reveal may be on the horizon. Despite some debate about whether the concepts belong to a canceled project, signs point towards these designs being part of Bend’s current game in development.