Days Gone — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Days Gone Beta Branch Option | 2025-10-15 | You now have the option to play the classic version of Days Gone via the Beta branch on Steam. Experience your ride across the Broken Road in two ways - based on your preference:Days Gone original PC release from 2021 - Patch 1.07Days Gone update PC release from 2025 - Patch 1.08With the update to Days Gone in 2025 - Patch 1.08, all players who had the base Days Gone game installed received the following features and updates:DualSense haptic feedback support*Accessibility featuresWorld graphical improvementsNew Atmospheric/Sky simulation using ozone and spectral light simulationImproves overall color tone and produces more accurate light inte |
| Days Gone Patch 1.13 Notes | 2025-07-21 | GENERALVarious crash fixes.Streaming performance improvements.Translation updates. Thank you for your continued feedback and support with Days Gone! |
| Days Gone Patch 1.12 Notes | 2025-06-24 | PERFORMANCECrash fixes and streaming optimizations.GENERALThe intro videos will automatically skip if the player has a main menu save file.Made an adjustment that prevents the Screensaver/Sleep mode from kicking in if players idle in the game.Update to how the Input Remapping functions to correctly handle all window closing logic.Fixed an issue so the vibration slider properly changes on the Steam Deck.Fixed an issue where female Freakers were spawning at a higher rate out of nests.Fixed inaccessible Growler locations in NG+.Fixed an issue where the icons wouldn't update properly when trying to refuel or repair at camp Mechanics.Updates to th |
| Days Gone Patch 1.11 Notes | 2025-06-05 | Build 18738727GRAPHICSFixed a streaming issue that could occur during the mission We Make This World What It Is at the end of the Story.Dev note: Players who were affected by this blocker can now progress to complete the mission.PERFORMANCE Stability and crash fixes.If you are experiencing any issues, please Submit a Request to support.bendstudio.com.Thank you for your continued feedback and support. |
| Days Gone Patch 1.10 Notes | 2025-05-22 | Build 18552152 PERFORMANCE Various crash fixes. AUDIO Overall audio mix improved. Various audio adjustments. Fixed occasional loud sound volumes when riding the bike. Improved dialogue volumes, specifically for the survivor hostage events. Enemy weapons improved to sound more threatening. Freakers sound louder when near the player. Grappling a Freaker sounds more intense. CONTROLS Motion Sensor Function Aiming (gyro aiming) is working as intended. Adaptive Trigger intensity sliders in the menu are now working as intended. Strength of resistance while riding the bike has been reduced. Dev note: We cut the intensity in half for a more comfortab |
| Days Gone Patch 1.09 Notes | 2025-05-09 | Build 18403805 PERFORMANCE Fixed an issue where the game would get into an infinite initial load over bad resolution settings. This was preventing players from getting to the main menu. Dev note: We recommend to double check the resolution settings in the Display tab to ensure desired output. Various crash fixes related to the GPU and dying in a specific mission on Permadeath mode. (DLC) AUDIO Fixed an audio crash that occurred when the game was running while the PC went into sleep mode. Fixed an audio issue which led to excessively loud sound volumes. Fixed an audio issue preventing a sound from looping when playing Horde Assault for longer |
| Known Issues | 2025-05-01 | Since the release of the general update to Days Gone on Thursday, April 24, we have been monitoring feedback and working quickly to address all commonly reported issues: Game crashes on boot. Dev note: If you are experiencing crashes, please delete all files within this folder - DaysGone\BendGame\Content\sfpaks, then use Steam's Verify Local Files to redownload. Infinite loading black screen on boot. Dev note: DSR is not supported by Days Gone. We recommend disabling this for the time being. Intro movies stuttering. DualSense haptic feedback appears to not work. Dev note: The DualSense controller must have a wired connection to feel the hapti |
| Days Gone Update is Live | 2025-04-25 | With build 18212596, we have made several world graphical improvements compared to the current PC version. All players who have the base Days Gone game installed will receive the following features and updates*: DualSense haptic feedback support** Accessibility features World graphical improvements New Atmospheric/Sky simulation using ozone and spectral light simulation: Improves overall color tone and produces more accurate light intensities for the sky and sunlight Significantly darker night time Improved screen space indirect lighting and ambient occlusion effects Double shadowmap resolution when Shadow Quality is set to Highest Additional |
| Days Gone Update | 2025-04-18 | We have some exciting news to share with our committed PC players as we approach the upcoming launch of the Broken Road DLC. We’ve been closely monitoring your feedback, and we want to ensure you have the best experience playing Days Gone. We have made several world graphical improvements compared to the current PC version. All players who have the base Days Gone game installed will receive the following features and updates*: DualSense haptic feedback support** Accessibility features World graphical improvements New Atmospheric/Sky simulation using ozone and spectral light simulation: Improves overall color tone and produces more accurate li |
| Days Gone Broken Road DLC: A closer look at Horde Assault survival-arcade action | 2025-04-09 | Days Gone Broken Road DLC comes to PC on April 25. Whether you’re visiting Days Gone for the first time or jumping back on the Drifter bike, there’s plenty of content to explore and new things to discover. Introducing one of our most expansive new additions to Days Gone Broken Road DLC, Horde Assault – a survival arcade mode. Before we dive in, watch the gameplay trailer for the new mode below. What is Horde Assault mode? Horde Assault offers fresh and unexpected gameplay designed to challenge your skills as you try to achieve a high score, while surviving as long as possible against increased horde sizes and various other enemies, like Break |
| Days Gone Broken Road DLC, Wishlist Now | 2025-03-13 | Days Gone Broken Road DLC is available to Wishlist NOW! A game nearest and dearest to our hearts, with our good partners at Climax Studios, we strived to make this the definitive way to play Days Gone for new and returning players. Step into the dirt flecked shoes of former outlaw biker Deacon St. John and feel his desperate struggle for survival in a brutal open world ravaged by feral creatures known as Freakers. Days Gone Broken Road DLC is receiving new content to play! Horde Assault – A survival arcade mode Experience an all-new way to play Days Gone! Horde Assault offers fresh and unexpected gameplay designed to challenge your skills as |
| Bend Studio 30th Anniversary Sale | 2023-05-17 | To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Bend Studio, save 67% with Days Gone on PC! Offer ends May 21. Established in 1993, our studio continues to evolve from our roots of passion and innovation. Thank you for your support over 30 years of games! A special thank you to all our Days Gone PC players that joined us from 2021. Your support for our game has been incredible to witness. We hope your time on the Broken Road has provided you with as much fun as it provided us to create. "Deacon out." |
| Patch 1.07 | 2022-12-01 | Hi everyone! We hope you all have been enjoying Days Gone on PC! Today, we released a very small fix with Patch 1.07 addressing a language change to the end credits that can be accessed via the Main Menu or by completing the game. -Bend Studio |
| Days Gone is Steam Deck Verified! | 2022-05-11 | |
| Winter Sale | 2021-12-22 | Even when it's cold outside, this world still comes for you. Face the dangers of the Farewell Wilderness during Steam's Winter Sale with 40% off! Ends January 5th. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHOwxNdWUAYpMF0?format=jpg&name=large Days Gone is nominated for Outstanding Story-Rich Game! VOTE HERE! https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/267721523_1622312791439332_776866337418602021_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=S4YaTcMmawsAX-Js7WG&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9WjbCmqAEc1mgGU7gVfc1UBkShcaD90gl6C3bwltIexg&oe=61C5E5FF |
| Days Gone is Nominated for Outstanding Story-Rich Game! | 2021-12-18 | We are honored that Days Gone is nominated for Outstanding Story-Rich game at the 2021 Steam Awards! Thank you for all your support! Voting begins December 22nd at 10AM PST and ends January 3rd at 9AM PST. https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/267721523_1622312791439332_776866337418602021_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=LmceUP2LyAEAX_4BT6M&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9i1ahsbNkrOkmm-Ig28qu3gaL1WOUjyhTK4GjWJ0kvBQ&oe=61C1F17F |
| Community Feature 2021 | 2021-12-15 | We are always blown away by all your support. As a small thank you, watch our end of year Days Gone Community Feature highlighting YOU and your incredible virtual photography, fan art, cosplay, and more. Hope you enjoy! |
| Save 40% on Days Gone | 2021-11-22 | Take a ride with Deacon St. John across the vast and harsh land of the Pacific Northwest in search of hope and a reason to live in a world full of danger. Grab Days Gone on PC with 40% off NOW! Ends December 1, 2021. |
| Days Gone: Behind the Scenes - Structure of Music | 2021-10-03 | The final part to our Days Gone: Behind the Scenes series ends with the Structure of Music. The music and sound teams, along with the magic from Composer Nathan Whitehead created a perfect blend to the gameplay and world of Days Gone. Take a look! Have you played Days Gone yet? Grab it now during the PlayStation Studios Publisher Event with 20% off until October 5, 2021! |
| Days Gone: Behind the Scenes - Resonance of Sound | 2021-10-02 | Listen to the Resonance of Sound in part four of our Days Gone: Behind the Scenes series. Sound plays an integral part in any video game. From the pattering of rain drops, to the roaring engine of the Drifter bike, or the terrifying noises of the Freakers roaming the wilderness. Watch how everything comes together behind the scenes to provide an immersive experience for the player in Days Gone. Have you played Days Gone yet? Grab it now during the PlayStation Studios Publisher Event with 20% off until October 5, 2021! |