Days Gone Remastered is set to launch on April 25, 2025, exclusively as a digital title for PlayStation 5. This enhanced version of the original game introduces a range of updates and new features designed to leverage the capabilities of the PS5 and provide a richer gameplay experience.PlayStation.Blog
🎮 New Gameplay Modes
The remastered edition introduces three new modes:LOS40+1Diario AS+1
- Horde Assault Mode: An arcade-style survival mode where players face escalating waves of up to 800 Freakers. Starting with only a handgun, players must survive to reach their bike and access randomized weapon caches, including new weapons like the flamethrower. Wikipedia – Die freie Enzyklopädie
- Permadeath Mode: A challenging mode where death results in either a complete game restart or a return to the beginning of the current act, depending on player preference. Wikipedia – Die freie Enzyklopädie
- Speedrun Mode: Designed for competitive players, this mode tracks completion times, pausing during cutscenes, and provides detailed statistics upon completion.
🖼️ Visual and Performance Enhancements
Days Gone Remastered offers improved graphics and performance options:
- Performance Mode: Runs at 1440p resolution targeting 60 frames per second.bendstudio.com
- Quality Mode: Offers native 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.bendstudio.com
- Enhanced Visuals: Includes better shadows, lighting, and vegetation draw distances.Steam Community
- DualSense Features: Utilizes haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for a more immersive experience.
🛠️ Accessibility Improvements
The remaster includes expanded accessibility options:LOS40+1GameSpot+1
- Game Speed Adjustment: Allows players to modify the game’s speed to suit their comfort.GameSpot
- High Contrast Mode: Enhances visual clarity for better visibility.
- Customizable Controls: Offers remapping of controller inputs to accommodate different playstyles.
📸 Photo Mode Enhancements
The photo mode has been upgraded with:
- Time-of-Day Settings: Adjust the in-game time to capture desired lighting.Worthplaying
- Three-Point Lighting System: Provides advanced lighting controls for photography.
- Custom Logos: Add personalized logos to your photos.
🏆 Trophy Additions
New trophies have been added, including challenges related to the newly introduced Horde Assault and Permadeath modes. Wolf’s Gaming Blog+1GameSpot+1
💰 Upgrade Path and Pricing
- For PS4 Owners: Players who own the original Days Gone on PS4 can upgrade to the remastered version for $10 USD.LOS40+2PlayStation.Blog+2Diario AS+2
- For New Players: The remastered edition is available for purchase at $49.99 USD.IGN+3PlayStation.Blog+3Diario AS+3
- Note: Players who acquired Days Gone through PlayStation Plus are not eligible for the discounted upgrade and must purchase the full remastered version. Diario AS+1LOS40+1
Additionally, all enhancements and new content introduced in the PS5 remaster will be available to PC players as a free update on the same day.
