A new modern military game fromDays GonedeveloperBend Studiohas recently been leaked online. This new title fromBend Studiowill supposedly build upon the elements ofDays Gone, specifically the open-world systems. Not much about the game has been leaked other than a couple of screenshots, providing some small insight into some of the game’s possible mechanics, setting, and gameplay details.
Bend Studio is a Sony-owned studio that was first found in 1992, which would go on to develop various games likeBubsy 3DandSyphon Filter. Ever since 2000, the studio has become a subsidiary of Sony, creating smaller games for PlayStation consoles, likeResistance: Retributionfor the PlayStation Portable orUncharted: Golden Abyssfor PlayStation Vita. The studio would then make the PS4 exclusiveDays Gone, an open-world zombie game. While polarizing upon its original 2019 release, the game has gotten a bit of a resurgence with its port to the PC. WhileDays Goneis unlikely to get a sequel, Bend Studio is currently hard at work on a new IP, with much excitement being drummed up by the developer and fans. A new leak gives even more insight into what Bend Studio is cooking for its next game.
A series of images were posted online by an anonymous UI designer (the photos archived bymp1st.com), who allegedly worked at Bend Studio from 2022 until March 2024. These screenshots were of designs and concepts forBend Studio’s new IP, including menu GUIs, placeholders using assets fromDays Gone, and possible sketches for the game’s concept. Based on the images shared, the game appears to be a third-person shooter in an open-world, similar to Bend Studio’s prior game.
Bend Studio’s Next Title Could Be an Open-World Military Live-Service Multiplayer Game
The images themselves aren’t a lot to go off of, aside from the various weapons that can be used, a crafting and XP system, and some basic UI elements. There was also a test picture that had a few things that bring to mindlive-service AAA multiplayer games, such as a “Rank” room and a “wardrobe” room, along with a vaguely arena-focused multiplayer setting. There are also polygonal objects that look like they could be used as cover.
Based on the look and feel of these test images, it’s been theorized thatBend Studio’s next game could be a live-service game, with it supposedly being military-themed. One theory floated around is that this could also be a new entry in Bend Studio’s classicSyphon Filterfranchise, though these leaks should still be taken with a grain of salt. With The Game Awards just right around the corner, fans could possibly see Studio’s next title sooner rather than later.
