Bend Studio is hiring a Community Manager, with the job description referring to the target as the studio's "next game" and stating that the candidate will work on a AAA title. The timing for the new game's announcement has not yet been determined.
The successful candidate will engage with players of the new game via social media, execute social platform strategies, organize community events, and maintain the player community. This job posting was shared by Kevin McAllister, the studio's Brand and Communications Manager, with the position expected to start next January.
Bend Studio's last released title was Days Gone, which launched on PS4 in April 2019. Since then, the studio has undergone personnel changes, a proposal for Days Gone 2 was not approved, and another live-service game was cancelled.
TheGamer speculates that the studio may be preparing community management and marketing for its upcoming title based on this hiring. However, recruiting community staff does not necessarily mean the game is about to be announced; AAA teams often arrange such roles well in advance. Currently, the job posting does not disclose the new game's name, genre, platform, release date, or any reveal events.