Summary
Days Gone Remasteredfirst leaked months ago, but now it’s official. The originalDays Gone, developed by Bend Studio, launched in 2019 to surprisingly mixed reviews for a first-party PlayStation release. The open world zombie game certainly had its detractors, but it has since developed a dedicated fanbase that are holding out hope that a sequel may one day materialize.
Unfortunately, Sony has reportedly alreadyrejected aDays Gonesequel pitch. Bend Studio, meanwhile, was said to be working on an original IP live-service game that has ultimately been canceled. Time will tell what’s next for the studio, but in the meantime, fans can look forward to playing a spruced-up version ofDays Goneon PS5 in the very near future.
At the latest PlayStation State of Play event, thelong-rumoredDays Goneremasterwas finally announced.Days Gone Remasteredwill take advantage of the PS5’s added horsepower to improve its visuals and performance, with even greater enhancements available to PS5 Pro gamers. Proper DualSense support will be added to the game, along with improved accessibility features. However,Days Gonefans may be most excited to learn about the brand-new content that will be available as part ofDays Gone Remasteredwhen the game launches on April 25.
Days Gone Remastered Trailer
Instead of simply upgrading the visuals,Days Gone Remasteredis bringing new game modes to the table. Horde Assault is an arcade mode where players try to achieve a high score by fighting massive hordes of zombies, with even greater hordes than those encountered inDays Gone’s story mode. The mode will include new playable characters, cosmetics, and more. Fans can also look forward to a Permadeath mode that will record players with a special graphic with their stats and trophy upon completion. There will also be a Speedrun mode and an upgraded Photo Mode for fans to enjoy.
Those interested in checking outDays Gone Remastered’s new features should note that the remaster won’t be free. Those that already ownDays Goneon PS4 can upgrade to the remaster for $9.99, which is in line with other PS4 to PS5 upgrades. Standalone, the remaster will be available for $49.99. Those that pre-order the game will receive eight PSN avatars based onDays Gonecharacters and early in-game unlocks.Days Gone’s PC versionwill be getting the new content as well, though it will be added to the game as part of the $10 Broken Road DLC, and not as a free update.
