Is Days Gone Remastered Edition worth buying?

Days Gone is back—remastered, revamped, and roaring onto the PS5 on April 25, 2025. With visual upgrades, new game modes, and full DualSense support, Sony and Bend Studio are making a bold claim: this is the way to experience Deacon St. John's brutal journey. But is it worth your cash, or is this just another PS5 upgrade cash grab?

Days Gone Remastered launches on PlayStation 5 April 25th!

Includes new content and features also available on PC as the Broken Road DLC.

Watch the full announce trailer: https://t.co/oNSc9O1ilU pic.twitter.com/jkpaPTlPVz

— Bend Studio (@BendStudio) February 12, 2025

What’s New in Days Gone Remastered ? 1. Graphics & Performance – Finally, Next-Gen ReadyIf you thought the original Days Gone looked good, the Remastered version cranks things up a notch. With 4K visuals, improved lighting, better shadows, and increased foliage (because who doesn’t love more leaves?), the world feels more alive. You also get two modes:

• Quality Mode – Higher resolution, slightly lower frame rate.
• Performance Mode – 60 FPS goodness for buttery-smooth gameplay.

And if you’re lucky enough to have a PS5 Pro, expect even better visuals.
2. DualSense ImmersionThe remastered version fully taps into the DualSense controller’s haptics and adaptive triggers. Feel your bike’s engine rumble, the weight of Deacon’s weapons, and even the rain hitting your gear.
3. Accessibility & Quality-of-Life UpgradesNew high-contrast modes, UI narration, customizable controls, and a field-of-view slider make Days Gone more user-friendly than ever.
4. New Game Modes

• Horde Assault: Endless waves of Freakers + new characters + unique power-ups. Think of it as Days Gone meets Call of Duty Zombies.
• Permadeath Mode – One life. No respawns. Beat the game without dying, and you get bragging rights (plus a shiny new Trophy).
• Speedrun Mode – Finish the story as fast as possible and share your best times online.

5. New Trophy PackIf you’re a trophy hunter, this edition adds new challenges to conquer.
6. Enhanced Photo Mode – Capture the ApocalypseFor all you virtual photographers, the new Photo Mode brings extra lighting tools and time-of-day adjustments. Perfect for those cinematic Freaker swarm shots.


Is It Worth Buying?You should buy it if:

• You missed Days Gone on PS4—this is the definitive version.
• You love high-fidelity graphics and buttery-smooth frame rates.
• You want fresh content and tougher challenges (Horde Assault & Permadeath Mode).
• You’re a DualSense junkie who loves next-level immersion.

You should skip it if:

• You already played Days Gone and don’t care about minor upgrades.
• $10 for an upgrade seems too steep for a game you already own.
• You weren’t a fan of Days Gone’s open-world pacing.

Verdict: Worth It, but Not a Must-Buy for EveryoneIf you’re a new player, Days Gone Remastered is a no-brainer. For returning players, the $10 upgrade is reasonable, but if you’ve already platinumed the PS4 version, the enhancements might not be enough to justify another full playthrough.

Bottom line? If you loved Days Gone or never got around to it, this is the version to play. If you’re on the fence… well, maybe wait for a sale.