Surprise, surprise! During Sony’s recent PlayStation State of Play event, it was revealed that Days Gone is getting a remaster for the PlayStation 5. Indeed, the fan-favorite post-apocalyptic game from the PS4 era is getting an upgrade for modern consoles – and it’s coming sooner than you may think. Mark your calendars for April 25, 2025 and plan accordingly.
The above trailer offers our first glimpse at what is officially titled Days Gone Remastered. Hailing from Bend Studio, it promises quite a few upgrades to make it an enticing experience either for players who have already enjoyed the game, or for those who never got around to it. From new game modes to enhanced features, this is more than a simple graphics upgrade. Firstly, the new game will make full use of the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
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Aside from that, one of the biggest improvements is with the accessibility features. Per the developer, the remastered edition includes High Contrast mode, Game Speed, UI Narration, Collectible Audio Cues, Controller Remapping, Field of View slider, and more. For those who may not be familiar, or may just need a refresher, the synopsis for the game reads as follows:
“Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set in a harsh wilderness two years after a devastating global pandemic.
Step into the dirt flecked shoes of former outlaw biker Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter trying to find a reason to live in a land surrounded by death. Scavenge through abandoned settlements for equipment to craft valuable items and weapons, or take your chances with other survivors trying to eke out a living through fair trade… or more violent means.”
Not unlike Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic classic The Last of Us, this game offers a world where humans are struggling to hang on in a land ravaged by monsters. In this case, zombie-esque creatures known as Freakers. One of the biggest features of the remastered version of Days Gone are the two new modes that are being added: Horde Assault and Permadeath. What are these, exactly? We’re glad you asked!
Horde Assault – A survival arcade mode – Experience an all-new way to play Days Gone! Horde Assault offers fresh and unexpected gameplay designed to challenge your skills as you try to achieve a high score while surviving as long as possible against increased horde sizes and various other enemies, like vicious survivors and evolved Freakers. And yes, we said increased horde sizes. Good luck.
Travel across familiar regions found in the story including the Cascade, Belknap, Lost Lake, and Crater Lake. But be warned: This World Comes For You. Fight your way through a brutal, ever-changing landscape where enemies escalate in difficulty the longer you survive. Move up in level to earn in-mode rewards with never-before-playable characters, new patch cosmetics, and unique Injectors to greatly impact your gameplay experience. Stay tuned for more information on Horde Assault coming soon!
Permadeath mode – Do you have the skill – and nerve – to take on the ultimate challenge by attempting to finish the compelling story of Deacon St. John’s journey in one single playthrough without dying?
In a world where everything is out to kill you, your skills will be tested to the limit and mastery is required to conquer Permadeath mode. If you meet your unfortunate end, you must either return to the beginning of the game or the start of the second act and try your luck again – dependent on which setting you choose. Achieve this great feat and be rewarded with a special graphic recording your time it took to complete, unique stats like how many Freakers you killed during your playthrough, and more. Of course, you’ll receive a shiny new PlayStation Trophy as well.
Now, let’s discuss the price. For those who are buying the game outright, it is a digital-only game and will retail for $49.99. However, for those who have purchased Days Gone on PlayStation 4, you can upgrade to Days Gone Remastered including all new content and features for $10. That makes the appeal of the remaster far more accessible for quite a few people. In more good news, the remastered edition will also be available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.
Look for Days Gone Remastered on April 25, 2025. For more, check out Fango’s list of the best horror video games of 2024.
