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Days gone permadeath bug: players report issues

Days Gone Permadeath Bug | Players Report Glitch with Game Mode

By

Derek James

Apr 28, 2025, 02:21 PM

Edited By

Sofia Wang

Snappy read

Screenshot showing a player encountering a permadeath bug in Days Gone, with mission reset notification.

A growing number of players are reporting a frustrating bug in the permadeath mode of Days Gone, specifically affecting those challenging themselves to a complete playthrough. Gamers are concerned about inconsistent save retrieval following in-game deaths, with one player declaring they were sent back to an earlier mission instead of the start of the game.

Context of the Bug

The glitch has sparked conversations on forums, with players sharing their experiences and confusion over the game's mechanics. A player detailed their situation, stating, "I was doing Survival II, and I was 17 hours in, so Iโ€™m not really upset about the bug, but it also defeats the purpose of the challenge."

Key Themes Emerging from Player Comments

  • Save System Confusion: Players highlighted the distinction between manual saves and auto-saves, noting that the auto-save gets erased during events but manual saves remain intact.

  • Inconsistent Responses: Some users debated whether the issue was tied to accidental selection of the per act mode instead of the whole game permadeath selection.

  • Community Support: Many users suggested others report the issue directly to developers while also performing their own testing.

"It ends up being two saves When I die, the auto save is erased, but the โ€˜manualโ€™ save remains," explained a player who faced the glitch repeatedly.

Community Sentiment

The sentiment among players appears mixed. While some players express frustration, others show resilience and humor toward the situation. One user commented, "Yup, I can confirm, failed a permadeath whole game; it yeets you to the main menu, but you can continue the game from the save file if you want to cheat the system."

Key Highlights

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Players confirm a permadeath glitch affecting save retrieval

  • ๐Ÿค” Discussions around save mechanics are heating up

  • ๐Ÿ’ก "Itโ€™s restart from beginning I hope this can all be explained," - community member

As players navigate these issues, discussions on forums continue to develop. Will an official response from the developers clarify these concerns? Only time will tell.