Days Gone Remastered

BEND STUDIO - Climax

▚ Project summary:

While working at Climax Studio, I had the pleasure to work as a AI programmer/ Tools programmer, On MindsEye, from Build A Rocket Boy, Published by IO Interactive.

Information directly from the official Playstation Site: 

Fight to survive an environment ravaged by a deadly pandemic as former outlaw biker, Deacon St. John.

Risk the threats of the Broken Road on the back of your trusty Drifter bike as you face terrifying hordes of relentless feral Freakers – as well as dangerous gangs of humans. 

Unpredictable weather and different times of day and night can cause incredible danger and shocking surprises… and everything wants you dead.

▌Specifications:

Position: GamePlay/AI Programmer
Company: Climax Studios
Client: Bend Studio
Released: 25/04/2025
Project type: AAA Professional
Platform: PS5, PC

▌My contributions:

Worked on the core gameplay AI team for the Days Gone Remaster, contributing to the remastering of the main game and implementing key mechanics for Speedrun Mode, Permadeath Mode, and the all-new Horde Assault game mode!

▚ More information:


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 Breakers, Reachers, and Rager bears, oh my! Fight your way through a brutal, ever-changing landscape where enemies escalate in difficulty the longer you survive. Horde Assault was built from the promise of “This World Comes For You,” showcasing the core gameplay of the Days Gone open world in a unique way. Horde Assault is your playground for a truly endless game mode, go show them Freakers who’s boss.