PSA: Days Gone Remastered $10 PS5 Upgrade Not Available for Game Redemptions via PS Plus

Sony's recent State of Play showcase highlighted Days Gone Remastered, but its $10 upgrade policy has angered some PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony's confirmed that the discounted upgrade is only available to those who purchased the PlayStation 4 disc or digital version of the game. PS Plus subscribers, including those who accessed the game through the now-defunct PS Plus Collection or the April 2021 Essential monthly offering, are ineligible for the discount and must pay the full $49.99 for the PS5 remaster.

This decision has sparked considerable online backlash. PlayStation Plus subreddit discussions are filled with comments from subscribers expressing their willingness to pay the $10 upgrade but opting to skip the game entirely due to the full price. Many feel Sony missed a significant opportunity for additional revenue, even from those who might only play for a short time. Several commenters highlight that Sony essentially gave away the game for free previously, making the current upgrade policy seem unnecessarily restrictive. One user noted that Sony is losing potential sales by excluding a large portion of its player base. Another criticized the remaster itself as unnecessary.

The Days Gone Remastered announcement was one of several PlayStation game reveals at the State of Play. For a complete overview of the February 2025 State of Play announcements, refer to IGN's comprehensive roundup.