Days Gone: Beyond 100% – What’s Left When There’s Nothing Left?
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So, you’ve conquered the hordes, earned the platinum trophy, maxed out your trust at every camp, tricked out your bike, and witnessed the secret ending of Days Gone. You’ve achieved 100% completion. Now what? Does the world of Farewell Wilderness fade into a distant memory, or is there more life to breathe into this post-apocalyptic masterpiece? The answer, thankfully, is a resounding yes!
Beyond the quantifiable achievements lies the true heart of Days Gone: the atmosphere, the gameplay loop, and the personal narratives you create as Deacon St. John. Here’s how to keep the ride going long after the credits roll:
Embrace the Wanderer: Unstructured Exploration
The first and most rewarding path is to simply exist within the world. 100% completion removes the pressure of objectives. You’re free to truly explore the meticulously crafted environments.
- Become a Digital Photographer: With no more hordes to hunt out of necessity, use the Photo Mode to capture the haunting beauty of Oregon’s wilderness. Experiment with angles, lighting, and filters.
- Challenge Runs: Impose restrictions on yourself. Play with only melee weapons, or only use sidearms. Try clearing ambush camps with just your crossbow.
- Immersive Roleplaying: Lean into Deacon’s character. Make decisions based on what you believe he would do, not necessarily what’s most efficient. Stick to his code.
- Uncover Hidden Lore: While you might have found all the collectibles, revisit areas and read the environmental storytelling. You might discover details you missed the first time.
- Practice Advanced Combat Maneuvers: The game’s combat is deep. Now’s the perfect time to master advanced techniques like perfectly timed dodges and exploiting enemy weaknesses with different ammo types.
Replay with a Twist: New Game Plus Potential
Days Gone offers a robust New Game Plus mode, allowing you to relive the story with all your upgrades and equipment intact. This isn’t just a retread; it’s an opportunity to experience the narrative in a fresh light.
- Experience the Story with Maxed-Out Gear: Imagine facing early game challenges with the Chicago Chopper or the .50 BFG Sniper Rifle. It’s a power fantasy come to life.
- Focus on Dialogue Choices: Pay closer attention to the nuances of Deacon’s interactions. See how different choices affect the story’s emotional impact.
- Optimize Your Strategy: With your knowledge and equipment, you can perfect your approach to every encounter. Speedrun potential abounds!
- Maximize XP and Skills: Even after maxing out your character, you can still gain XP in New Game Plus.
Fan Communities and Beyond
Engaging with the Days Gone community opens up even more avenues for extended enjoyment.
- Share Your Experiences: Join forums, social media groups, and Discord servers to connect with fellow fans. Discuss strategies, share screenshots, and celebrate the game’s brilliance.
- Create Content: If you’re creatively inclined, consider creating videos, writing fan fiction, or drawing fan art.
- Follow Modding Communities: While Days Gone doesn’t have official mod support on consoles, the PC version offers a growing modding scene.
The Lingering Hope: Days Gone 2?
The possibility of a Days Gone 2 might be slim, but it’s a hope that keeps the community alive. Continuing to demonstrate passion for the game helps ensure that the developers know of our desire for a sequel. If you would like to learn more about gaming, be sure to check out the Games Learning Society website at GamesLearningSociety.org.
FAQ: Days Gone – Even More After the End
1. Can I still find Sarah after beating Days Gone?
Yes, after the 1.60 patch, Sarah can be found at Iron Mike’s Camp, seated with Boozer and Jack in front of the cabin where Deacon and Boozer sleep.
2. What’s the reward for 100% completion in Days Gone?
Generally, the rewards are custom paint jobs for your bike. Some milestones give you crafting recipes, weapons, and upgrades.
3. How do I get the secret weapon in Days Gone?
You get the IPCA Stun Gun by crafting it. The craft recipe unlocks by completing There’s Nothing You Can Do, an optional mission that becomes available after finishing the main story. You’ll need 18 pieces of IPCA Tech.
4. Where do I find IPCA Tech for the stun gun?
All 18 pieces of IPCA Tech can be found near NERO Checkpoints and NERO Research Sites.
5. Do hordes respawn in Days Gone?
If you kill off the horde COMPLETELY, as in, you get the pop-up telling you that it’s dead, then no, they do not respawn. If you didn’t kill off the horde COMPLETELY, their numbers will increase again.
6. What do you get for killing all hordes in Days Gone?
You unlock new weapons at different percentage completions, and when they’re all done, you get a new skin for your bike.
7. Can I max out everything in Days Gone?
Yes, you can. Clearing all the hordes post-game will give you plenty of XP, and there is a “Reset Jobs” option in the Pause Menu that will let you replay all of the camp jobs.
8. Is there a New Game Plus in Days Gone?
Yes, Days Gone’s New Game Plus allows you to begin the adventure again with almost everything you unlocked in the first playthrough, including bike upgrades, collectibles, encampment trust, and more.
9. What is the most powerful gun in Days Gone?
Many Days Gone fans will testify that the .50 BFG Sniper Rifle is the cream of the crop.
10. What is the best weapon for hordes in Days Gone?
For late-game hordes, the Chicago Chopper is an amazing choice, along with the RPD.
11. What’s the best melee weapon in Days Gone?
The Superior Metal Axe is the best melee weapon in the game.
12. What is the last secret mission in Days Gone?
The last secret mission is There’s Nothing You Can Do, an optional mission that becomes available after the main story is completed and the credits have rolled.
13. Can you reset hordes in Days Gone?
Yes, you can reset jobs. You will have to beat the main campaign and have completed the appropriate job storyline at 100%.
14. Is Days Gone a really long game?
When focusing on the main objectives, Days Gone is about 36 hours in length. If you’re a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 65 hours to obtain 100% completion.
15. How many maps are in Days Gone?
The Days Gone map is divided into six regions: Cascade, Belknap, Lost Lake, Iron Butte, Crater Lake, and Highway 97.
Days Gone, while narratively complete, offers a world ripe for continued exploration and self-directed gameplay. Embrace the freedom, create your own stories, and keep the spirit of Deacon St. John alive.