Days Gone Remastered – Launch Details & Key Features (April 25, 2025)
Sony’s highly anticipated Days Gone Remastered is set to launch on April 25, 2025, bringing Bend Studio’s beloved post-apocalyptic adventure to the PlayStation 5 with a powerful suite of new features and enhancements. The remaster was unveiled during the February 2025 State of Play event, continuing Sony’s push to revitalize and elevate key PS4 titles for the next-gen console.
🔥 New Features in Days Gone Remastered
- Permadeath Mode: Experience the harsh world of Oregon like never before with a new permadeath mode that adds intense stakes to every decision.
- Speedrun Mode: Designed for competitive and speedrun communities, this mode offers optimized gameplay, timer support, and streamlined navigation.
- Horde Assault (Arcade Mode): A fresh challenge where Deacon St. John faces off against massive waves of Freakers in an adrenaline-fueled, arcade-style mode.
- Enhanced Photo Mode: Expanded tools and creative options for capturing cinematic moments in the game’s grim, beautiful world.
- Improved Accessibility Options: A range of new settings to make the game more inclusive for players of all abilities.
- DualSense Integration: Full use of the PS5 DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for immersive gameplay—from the crunch of gravel under your bike tires to the tension of a rifle’s trigger pull.
- Visual Upgrades: Available in either Performance Mode (60 FPS) or Quality Mode (4K resolution), the remaster delivers stunning visuals rebuilt specifically for the PS5.
🎮 Platform Availability
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PS5:
- Launch Price: $49.99
- PS4 Owners: Can upgrade for $10
- PS5 Pro Support: Optimized for enhanced performance and ray tracing, with full use of PS5 Pro features.
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PC (via Steam & PlayStation Plus):
- $10 Broken Roads DLC unlocks all new features, including:
- Permadeath and speedrun modes
- New accessibility options
- DualSense controller support (on PC)
- Enhanced photo mode
- The DLC is required to access these features on PC, even for existing owners.
- $10 Broken Roads DLC unlocks all new features, including:
🎁 Pre-Order Bonuses (Available Soon)
Pre-ordering Days Gone Remastered on PS5 includes:
- 8 Exclusive PSN Avatars (themed around Deacon, the Freakers, and the world of Oregon)
- 5 Early In-Game Unlocks (including new bikes, weapons, and gear)
📰 Why It Matters
Days Gone Remastered is part of Sony’s ongoing mission to bring beloved PS4 franchises into the next generation with meaningful upgrades. Joining The Last of Us Part I and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, this release ensures that fans old and new can experience the story of Deacon St. John with modern technology and fresh gameplay modes.
Whether you're returning to the road as a survivor or stepping into the post-apocalyptic world for the first time, Days Gone Remastered promises a more immersive, challenging, and rewarding journey.
📌 Stay Updated
For more details on the State of Play 2025 announcements, visit: PlayStation Blog – February 2025
Get ready to ride again — the road awaits.
Days Gone Remastered – April 25, 2025, on PS5 and PC.
