About Bend Studio
Bend Studio is an American video game developer based in Bend, Oregon, operating as a first-party studio for Sony Interactive Entertainment under PlayStation Studios. Founded in 1992, they have 30+ years of experience creating critically acclaimed games.
History
Originally founded as Blank, Berlyn & Co., later renamed Eidetic, the studio was acquired by Sony in 2000 and renamed to Bend Studio. Located at the base of the Cascade Mountains, they combine world-class development with Pacific Northwest quality of life.
Notable Games
Days Gone (2019)
Open-world action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon. The studio's first open-world game and first original IP since Syphon Filter.
- PlayStation 4 (2019)
- PC/Windows (2021)
- PlayStation 5 Remaster (2025)
Syphon Filter Series (1999-2007)
Iconic third-person stealth-action franchise starring special agent Gabe Logan:
- Syphon Filter (PS1, 1999)
- Syphon Filter 2 (PS1, 2000)
- Syphon Filter 3 (PS1, 2001)
- Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain (PS2, 2004)
- Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (PSP, 2006)
- Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP, 2007)
Other PlayStation Titles
- Resistance: Retribution (PSP, 2009)
- Uncharted: Golden Abyss (PS Vita, 2012)
Specializations
- Open-world game development
- Third-person action-adventure
- Stealth-action gameplay
- PlayStation platform expertise
Location
Headquarters: Bend, Oregon, USA
721 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR 97702
Why Choose Bend Studio
- 30+ years of development experience
- PlayStation first-party quality and resources
- Open-world expertise demonstrated with Days Gone
- Proven IP creation with Syphon Filter legacy
- Sony backing for AAA production values
