Days Gone Remastered $10 PS5 Upgrade Unavailable for PS Plus Redemptions

Days Gone Remastered was a highlight of Sony's recent State of Play showcase, yet it has sparked frustration among some PlayStation Plus subscribers due to its $10 upgrade policy. Sony has clarified that only owners of the PlayStation 4 disc or digital version of Days Gone are eligible for the $10 upgrade to the remastered PS5 version. Unfortunately, this means that players who obtained the game through PlayStation Plus, whether from the now-defunct PS Plus Collection or as an Essential monthly game in April 2021, must pay the full $49.99 to access the PS5 remaster.

The $10 upgrade restriction has led to a wave of dissatisfaction among PS Plus subscribers, evident in online discussions. For instance, a thread on the PlayStation Plus subreddit is filled with comments from subscribers expressing their reluctance to purchase the full-priced remaster, but their willingness to pay $10 for an upgrade. Users like squarejellyfish_ suggested that Sony could have earned significant revenue by allowing PS Plus players to upgrade for $10, noting that even casual interest could drive sales. Similarly, teckn9ne79 stated they would only consider the $10 option and would otherwise stick with their existing version. Dredizzle99 echoed the sentiment, calling the decision "pretty stupid" and highlighting the potential loss of sales from PS Plus subscribers who would have otherwise upgraded.

Jackanyon95 criticized Sony's approach, arguing that they could have gained additional revenue from each PS Plus owner willing to pay the $10 upgrade fee, especially since the game was previously offered for free. They also questioned the necessity of a remaster for Days Gone.

Despite the backlash, some PS Plus subscribers understand Sony's financial strategy, acknowledging that the company likely made this decision after careful analysis. Nonetheless, Sony has been labeled "stingy" by some dedicated fans who were hoping for a more generous approach from PlayStation.

Days Gone Remastered was not the only game revealed at the State of Play event. For a comprehensive overview of all announcements, visit IGN’s State of Play February 2025 roundup.