The Days Gone community went berserk over a tweet by Bend Studio, and it isn’t really an announcement of Days Gone 2 (though hype for a sequel now has become all-consuming). The studio went on to share what might be regarded as the best-ever cosplay of Deacon St. John by zara.cosplay_. Honestly, some would argue that it was a legitimate in-game screenshot in itself! Honestly, let us say, at first sight, you would swear that that was a press shot from the remaster.
Anyway, here’s the thing: while getting mad love, the replies are filled with one thing: gamers screaming for a sequel. We aren’t talking about a couple of casual mentions here and there—people go aggressive in the replies, chanting “DAYS GONE 2” in all caps, along with some weird bargaining (“Collab with Fortnite” was weird but funny).
Well, let’s just say the vibe in the replies is… intense. Players aren’t just politely asking for a follow-up, they are practically begging for it. One fan, @itsthomas09, sometimes outright asks Bend Studio: “What can we do to help make Days Gone 2 happen?” Now that’s dedication. Others, like @3DArtisanQuest, start bringing up the idea for a trilogy. Yeah, that kind of hurts—knowing it might never come.
@Allexia05 pretty much summed it up perfectly: “I thought that was a screenshot at first, holy sh—.” Same here, dude. Same here.
But just like that, hold up: why is this cosplay hitting so hard? Days Gone, with its definitely not smooth introduction, has gathered a huge cult following. Sure, the remaster helped; ever since the credits rolled on the original, the gamers have clung to hope for a sequel. This is, in essence, pouring gasoline on the fire with this flawless Deacon.
Fans, such as @XanKaiDesigns, are now throwing about spin-off ideas—like Days Gone being made into a TV show with Sam Witwer (Deacon’s voice) starring. Honestly? That’s not a bad idea. The game’s story has that gritty episodic type of ambience that could translate well on screen.
Back on the subject, though, it’s loud about Days Gone 2. Is Bend Studio listening? Well, that’s a million-dollar question. They have been mute about what lies ahead by now, but the sheer volume of replies here mean one thing: the players aren’t ready to let go of this world just yet.
So yeah, killer cosplay. But what the gamers really want? A sequel. Until then, the chants of “DAYS GONE 2” will never stop. Bend Studio has an enthusiastic fandom—now it’s up to them.
Oh, and for anyone who hasn’t tried the remaster yet, maybe you should. You never know. It might get you singing along.
