The confirmation of Days Gone Remastered at the PlayStation State of Play followed months of speculation, but the reveal has been met with unexpected criticism. While the State of Play event was generally well-received, this particular announcement has been met with negativity for several reasons.
Why Days Gone Remastered Faced Backlash at State of Play
Several factors contributed to the negative reaction.
First, there’s growing fatigue among players regarding remasters, especially with the frequent releases. The gaming community expresses disappointment that other titles, like Bloodborne, remain neglected while remasters of games are produced, even for titles whose sequels have been rejected.
Then there’s the issue of the digital-only release. The $49.99 remaster will not be available on disc, raising concerns among fans. “The ‘only digital’ part, literally threw me off,” wrote one player. “This better be a one off on their games.” Many noted that other recent remasters received physical releases. The reason for this decision by Sony remains unclear.
Finally, the pricing and upgrade plan are points of contention.
Getting Days Gone Remastered
If you’re determined to play Days Gone Remastered, here’s a breakdown of your options:
Using a Preowned Disc for the Upgrade
Step 1: Acquire a cheap, preowned physical copy of Days Gone for the PS4.
Step 2: Insert the PS4 disc into your PS5 console.
Step 3: Purchase the $10 upgrade to the Remastered version from the PlayStation Store.
Step 4: Keep the PS4 disc inserted whenever you want to play Days Gone Remastered.
Purchasing the Digital Version Outright
Step 1: Navigate to the PlayStation Store on your PS5.
Step 2: Search for “Days Gone Remastered”.
Step 3: Purchase the digital version for $49.99.
Step 4: Download and install the game.
Ultimately, the value proposition of this remaster seems questionable to many fans.