The game is considered one of Sony's most underrated, and interest in it is growing again, mainly due to the lack of a sequel. A trilogy was originally planned, but Sony did not support the idea. Instead of a sequel, the studio started working on a game-service, which was canceled, and about 30% of the employees were laid off. Despite this, fans have not lost hope.
The petition shows that the demand for a sequel is huge: almost a quarter of a million people are demanding Days Gone 2, not counting those who don't even know about the petition.
The situation is aggravated by Sony's approach: instead of a sequel, the company released a remaster of the original — something that fans did not ask for. This move caused a negative reaction, because the community clearly stated: they need a sequel, not a remake of the old game.