Days Gone Remastered: PS Plus redemptions left out of...

Days Gone Remastered was one of the biggest surprises at Wednesday’s State of Play, but Sony’s decision to deny certain players a discount for the upcoming game looks set to cause frustration. Like many recent remasters, Days Gone comes with a tempting $10 (£10 in the UK) upgrade offer for those who already own the PS4 version. But there’s a catch: PS Plus users who redeemed the game through the monthly catalogue or the now-discontinued PS Plus Collection are excluded from the deal and will have to pay full price (£50).

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Unsurprisingly, the move hasn’t gone down well with players. The majority of comments suggest Sony is squandering an opportunity to win over PS Plus members, potentially turning them off from a deal that could have boosted goodwill and sales for a surprise release that probably wasn’t at the top of wishlists. It’s safe to say the remaster that everyone was hoping for was Bloodborne, but that still hasn’t materialised (if it ever will).

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“They would actually have made a decent chunk of change if ps plus players were eligible, even if most didn’t want to play it they’d at least be interested in paying 10 bucks to try it out for an hour or two,” said a Reddit user. “They gave away the game for free so every copy is an extra £10/$10 they wouldn't have had but they decided to be awkward instead and cut out half the owner base. I'm not paying full price, it didn't even need a remaster,” said another commenter.

Summing up the sentiment among disgruntled fans, a Redditor wrote: "This easily bumps this game to the bottom of my backlog.”. Originally released for the PS4 in 2019, Days Gone is a gory survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon. Players control Deacon St John, a former outlaw navigating a world overrun by Freakers – zombie-like creatures born from a deadly pandemic – on his customisable motorcycle.

Despite garnering praise for its gripping story and vast open world, Days Gone struggled to stand out in a market flooded with zombie games, from The Last of Us and Dying Light to State of Decay. Still, it managed to attract a loyal following over the years, which may explain why it’s getting a glow-up. The upcoming remaster for PlayStation 5 brings major improvements, including enhanced graphics, with better lighting, shadows, and a higher frame rate. Meanwhile, new content like Horde Assault Mode, Speedrun Mode, and Permadeath Mode should offer fresh challenges for returning players.