Bend Studio, the team behind Days Gone, is reportedly developing a new third‑person co‑op game that is not expected to be a live‑service title, with a reveal anticipated in 2027.

The reporting carries caveats about unnamed sources and the possibility of changes before any official confirmation.

A previously circulated code name, Mirror Pond, referred to a canceled Sony Interactive Entertainment service project, not the current Bend Studio project.

There is speculation that the new game could reuse existing technology to speed development, but no independent verification of asset reuse or production specifics is provided.

Skepticism remains about returning to a live‑service model given prior backlash, though some live‑service elements could be added later.

Overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic about Bend Studio’s future output despite past cancellations and layoffs.

Context includes Bend Studio’s history—departures, layoffs, and organizational shifts that could influence the upcoming project.

Sony PlayStation has a job listing hinting at dynamic pricing ideas for digital PS5 games, reflecting ongoing discussions about pricing strategy at the platform level.

Analysts suggest the three‑year timeline could be accelerated by pre‑existing code and assets from the canceled project.

The report originates from MP1st and references Wccftech coverage, but there is no official confirmation, signaling a rumor‑based piece rather than an announced title.

The claim is attributed to MP1st, based on unnamed sources, with VGChartz aggregating the summary of claims.

Alessio Palumbo of Wccftech is noted as the author behind the coverage, without verified information beyond Rumor.