Days Gone Remastered: A $10 Upgrade Controversy Divides PlayStation Plus Subscribers

Sony's recent State of Play showcase highlighted Days Gone Remastered for PlayStation 5, but its $10 upgrade policy has sparked considerable backlash among PlayStation Plus subscribers. The $10 upgrade is exclusively available to those who purchased the PlayStation 4 version of the game, either digitally or on disc. This excludes those who acquired Days Gone through PlayStation Plus, either via the now-defunct PS Plus Collection or the April 2021 Essential monthly games offering.

Consequently, PS Plus subscribers who already own Days Gone must pay the full $49.99 price for the PS5 remaster. This has led to widespread online complaints, with many expressing their willingness to pay the $10 upgrade but refusing the full price.

Several comments on the PlayStation Plus subreddit highlight the sentiment: users suggest Sony missed out on substantial revenue by excluding PS Plus owners from the discounted upgrade. Many stated they would have happily paid $10 to try the remastered version, even for a short time, while others are sticking with their existing PS Plus copy. The perception is that Sony is foregoing potential sales by alienating a significant portion of its player base. One user pointedly criticized Sony's decision, highlighting that giving away the game initially represented a forgone £10/$10 per copy, yet the company chose to restrict the upgrade instead.

While some subscribers understand Sony's likely cost-benefit analysis behind the decision, the company is facing criticism for perceived stinginess, particularly from loyal fans who expected more generous treatment.

The Days Gone Remastered announcement was just one of many at the February 2025 State of Play. For a complete overview of the event's announcements, refer to IGN's State of Play February 2025 roundup.