Bend Studio could be closer to announcing — and even releasing — a brand-new PlayStation title than many expect, if recent reporting is correct. Take this with a pinch of salt, but Push Square reports that a new MP1st rumour claims the studio best known for Days Gone plans to both reveal and potentially release its next project in 2027.
What Was Reported
According to Push Square, which is relaying a piece from MP1st, the unannounced Bend project is allegedly a third-person experience with co-op features. The outlet reportedly describes the game as not a live service title and asserts it will not be a sequel to Days Gone.
MP1st reportedly claims the project is "much further along in development" than some might assume — enough that Bend Studio is planning an announcement next year and is allegedly eyeing a 2027 launch. Push Square notes that Bend had previously pitched a Days Gone 2 to Sony after the first game but that pitch was turned down. The developer then purportedly shifted focus to a Game As A Service project that was cancelled "at the start of last year," per the same reporting.
The Source & Credibility
Push Square is passing on details from MP1st, so this is effectively a second-hand rumour at present. MP1st is identified by Push Square as the origin of the development timeline and the claims about genre and features; Push Square credits MP1st explicitly in its coverage. As with all reports that are relayed rather than confirmed directly by studios or publishers, this should be viewed as speculative — the words "allegedly" and "if true" are appropriate ways to frame it.
Why We Should Be Skeptical
- Neither Bend Studio nor Sony Interactive Entertainment are quoted in the reporting cited by Push Square.
- The claim combines both an announcement and a potential release in the same calendar year — a relatively bold timetable that deserves scrutiny.
- Past internal plans at studios can change quickly; Push Square itself references earlier attempts and cancelled projects in Bend’s recent history.
That said, rumours from outlets like MP1st occasionally point toward real plans. If you want a sense of how to weigh similar claims, consider how other tip-driven items in the industry have played out recently — which is why outlets and readers often debate leak credibility in the same breath as the claims. For perspective on how developer-side news can emerge, see our earlier coverage of Sucker Punch and its reported internal changes.
What It Could Mean
If the MP1st reporting Push Square relays is accurate, a few straightforward takeaways follow. First, a new Bend project that is third-person and co-op suggests the studio is not repeating the single-player-only structure of Days Gone. Second, the explicit statement that it is not a live service title would shape expectations about monetisation and post-launch support — if true, it implies a more traditional release model.
There are also implications for Sony’s first-party output. Push Square points out that a number of other PlayStation projects are purportedly on the slate for the same year, which could make for a crowded release calendar if Bend’s game ships then. For context on how leaks and uncertain launch chatter circulate, and how much weight you should put on them, check our piece on the Forza Horizon 6 PS5 leak and how such claims should be treated.
Finally, the report reiterates that Bend’s internal history includes a pivot away from a Days Gone sequel and the cancellation of a Game As A Service initiative — both points that help explain why the studio might be pursuing a different kind of project now.
Why This Matters
Whether or not the MP1st claims are correct, the story matters because Bend Studio occupies a notable place in Sony’s first-party stable. Push Square’s item underscores that the studio has a long history inside Sony — from Syphon Filter entries to Resistance: Retribution and Uncharted: Golden Abyss — and that whatever Bend does next will attract attention.
If the game is indeed a third-person co-op title and not a live service, it could signal a strategic shift for Bend after the cancelled GaaS effort. If an announcement and launch both occur in the same year, that would also be an unusually fast public schedule for a major first-party unveiling — again, if true. For readers tracking PlayStation first-party developments, this rumour is one to watch closely, but it remains unconfirmed and should be treated with healthy scepticism.
We’ll be monitoring any follow-up from Bend Studio, Sony, Push Square, and MP1st and will report updates as they emerge — until then, file this one under "intriguing rumour" and hold judgment until official word arrives.
