Days Gone is an open-world, action-adventure survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon, two years after a global pandemic has turned much of humanity into feral, zombie-like creatures known as Freakers. You play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter navigating a dangerous wilderness, hostile human factions, and relentless hordes, all while searching for hope and purpose in a broken world.
Key Features
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Expansive Open World Explore a richly detailed Pacific Northwest environment with forests, mountains, deserts, and small towns, each with unique weather, day-night cycles, and dynamic events that affect gameplay and enemy behavior
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Dynamic Enemy Ecosystem Face Freakers, hostile humans, and wildlife, each with distinct behaviors and threats. Learn their patterns to survive encounters and plan strategies
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Motorcycle as Lifeline Deacon’s drifter bike is your primary mode of transport, customizable with upgrades for speed, durability, and fuel efficiency. Maintenance and fuel management are essential for survival
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Adaptive Combat Utilize firearms, melee weapons, traps, and stealth to approach situations your way. Craft weapons and items from scavenged materials to gain an edge
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Immersive Storytelling Experience a narrative-driven journey of loss, loyalty, and redemption, with cinematic cutscenes and branching missions that reveal Deacon’s past and relationships
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Dynamic Weather and Time Systems Rain, snow, fog, and shifting light conditions impact visibility, enemy behavior, and traversal, adding realism and challenge
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Resource Scavenging and Crafting Search abandoned vehicles, buildings, and camps for materials to craft weapons, health items, and survival gear
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Post-Launch Content and Improvements Includes updates that enhance performance, add challenges, and expand gameplay features
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Highly atmospheric and detailed open world
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Engaging mix of combat, exploration, and survival mechanics
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Strong environmental storytelling and cinematic presentation Cons
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Mature themes and intense violence not suitable for younger players
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Performance may vary on base PS4 hardware
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility (some PS4-specific features may be absent)
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Days Gone – PS4
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Genre: Open-World Action-Adventure, Survival Horror
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Developer: Bend Studio
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Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Release Date: April 26, 2019
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Modes: Single-player
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Rating: ESRB Mature (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: None
