Bend Studio Shifts Focus to Live Service with New AAA Project

The developer behind Days Gone is embracing live service game development, building on its open-world expertise.

Bend Studio, known for Days Gone, is transitioning to live service game development with a new AAA title.
The new project emphasizes multiplayer and open-world systems, building upon Days Gone's foundation.
A job listing for a Lead Project Manager highlights the shift towards live service, requiring experience in agile workflows and live operations.
The move reflects a broader industry trend towards live service games, despite mixed public reception.
Former Days Gone directors had hinted at a live service direction before leaving the studio.