Sony fans are well aware of its recent efforts to stock the PlayStation with strong games made exclusively for that console.God of War’s return to form is one great example of that initiative, as isthe completely new IPHorizon Zero Dawn. These games were a real boon to the PS4, and they’re well set up for futures on the PS5. One more game that came out of Sony’s PlayStation plans wasDays Gone,an action-adventure title about surviving the zombie apocalypse. The gamemade waves in 2019 by exploring that familiar premise with compelling combat and a well-developed setting in a near-future USA.
Days Goneis on some fans' minds again in May because it’s on the cusp of a release for PC. Sony’s next big plan for its original games is to port them to Windows platforms, and now it’sDays Gone’s turn. However, the specific window of May 2021 is a little awkward. It just so happens that this month is stuffed to the brim with major video game releases. Even thoughDays Gonewas a good seller and retains a passionate fanbase, it might be hard for a port to get a lot of attention this May due to everything else that’s coming out right now. Anyone who hasn’t had the chance to playDays Gonedue to its PS4 exclusivity shouldn’t let this rerelease slip their minds.
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The Merits of Days Gone
For those who don’t knowDays Gone,plenty of its elements will feel familiar. It takes place in a future where a plague has corrupted the vast majority of humanity into mindless monsters called Freakers. The few who survive, includingDays Goneprotagonist Deacon St. John, are left to survive in the ruins of civilization. WhileDays Goneadmittedly doesn’t sound overly original in a time where the zombie genre is full of major players. However, this particular title from Sony subsidiary Bend Studio more than makes up for that with satisfying combat and open-world exploration.
Days Goneis also one of those interesting games where the opinions of critics and fans diverge. While some critics weren’t impressed by Bend Studio’s work, fans were much more positive aboutDays Gone,and remain supportive of the game. That means it’s not too late to get into it, even though the game is about two years old now. In fact, the fanbase is so high energy that there’spetitions for aDays Gone 2,and they’re gathering quite a few signatures. Seeing how much demand there is forDays Gone 2,Sony and Bend Studio might actually decide to give a sequel a try.
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Days Gone’s Arrival on PC
The port to PC ought to be a big help forDays Gonereaching an even bigger audience as a previous PS4 exclusive. The port might partially be Sony’s way of testing the waters in an additional market. The success of the game on PC might go a long way in determining whether or not there actually is aDays Gone 2.The big obstacle in the way of the port is everything else that’s coming out around the same time.Resident Evil: VillageandMass Effect: Legendary Editionare alreadydominating May’s video game conversations, to the surprise of nobody, and things likeBiomutantandShin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remastermight compete withDays Gonefor attention too.
Anyone with an eye onDays Goneshouldn’t get too distracted by all the other attractive titles coming out right now. It has a lot to offer, including intense combat,customization of Deacon’s signature motorcycle, and a post-apocalyptic world worth venturing out into. Part of what makes the zombie genre so successful is how many kinds of narratives come out of it, fromThe Last of UstoLeft 4 Dead.Days Goneis a part of that same category, offering another good take on this apocalypse trope. For anyone who loves zombie media,Days Goneon PC is worth a try.
Days Goneis available now on PS4. It releases for PC on May 18.
