There are remaster announcements that immediately make you sit up and take notice - and then there's "Days Gone Remastered". A game that many had long since ticked off is suddenly getting a second chance on the PS5. This has been causing discussion and doubt for weeks, but also a quiet fascination: what is behind this surprising comeback? And is it perhaps worth getting back in the saddle after all?
Here are some facts you should know before you buy - whether you loved, ignored or never touched the original.
10 facts about Days Gone Remastered
1. the remaster is coming - and sooner than expected
Sony is releasing "Days Gone Remastered" for the PS5 next week, or rather on April 25, 2025, for those who own the PS4 version, can be upgraded for 10 euros. A fair deal, especially compared to previous pricing strategies - and perhaps a sign that Sony has learned from the criticism.
2. technically polished - but not a radical conversion
The remaster focuses on classic next-gen advantages: shorter loading times, improved graphics, 3D audio, VRR, DualSense features and more. Sounds standard - but anyone who knows the game from the PS4 era knows that these technical improvements can make a big difference.
3. the new horde mode: finally focus on the greatest strength
New: A pure horde attack modein which you have to survive against ever larger waves of freakers. Sounds simple, but it's clever - because the fight against the huge hordes of zombies was already one of the best aspects of the game back then. Now it becomes the main feature.
4. speedrunners and masochists are also catered for
With the new permadeath mode and a speedrun mode, two game variants have been added that provide additional excitement. Die once and it's all for nothing - or race through as quickly as possible. Those who already know the game can experience it in a completely new way.
5. Days Gone never looked bad - now it looks even better
The open game world, the dense vegetation, the lighting mood - all of this was already impressive in 2019. On the PS5 Days Gone Remastered" gets a graphical facelift with improved visibility, shadow quality and more realistic day/night changes. Not a "wow", but a solid "nice".
6. the PS5 version could rehabilitate the game
Many critics criticized the technical shortcomings, pacing and staging on release. The PC version already showed how much the game can gain when it runs smoothly. The remaster could now finally show the potential that "Days Gone" has always had - just without the stumbling blocks.
7. a remaster with questionable priority - but with potential
Why "Days Gone" in particular? Why not "inFamous", "Killzone" or - the eternal dream - "Bloodborne"? Good questions. But perhaps that's precisely the appeal: a game that not everyone had on their radar gets a second chance and ends up surprising them in a positive way.
8. photo fans take note: The photo mode gets an upgrade
With new lighting systems, flexible time of day selection and other options, the remaster offers enhanced tools for virtual photographers. So if you like to share screenshots or simply enjoy the atmosphere, you will be delighted with these additions.
9. for returnees and newcomers: an ideal (re-)start
Whether you abandoned the game back then or never started it in the first place - the remaster is perhaps just the right time to give "Days Gone" another chance. Technically cleaner, expanded in terms of content and at a moderate price.
10. and what about Days Gone 2?
Hope dies last. Although a successor has never been officially planned, if the remaster delivers properly, interest in the brand could increase again. The at least according to an ex-PlayStation manager. Who knows - maybe the door will open for Deacon St. John's next big tour after all.
Days Gone Remastered is not the most spectacular remaster of this generation - but perhaps one of the most sensible. For all those who are prepared to overlook previous weaknesses and embrace a technical upgrade with clever additions, the second ride through the zombie apocalypse could be worthwhile. And who knows: maybe the "Why this?" will ultimately become a "Why not?"
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