Bend Studio Shifts Focus to Live Service with New AAA Project

Overview

• 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.