Days Gone Remastered was a highlight of Sony's recent State of Play showcase, but the $10 upgrade price has sparked controversy among PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony confirmed this upgrade, allowing players to move from the PlayStation 4 version to the remastered PlayStation 5 version for $10, is only available to those who originally purchased the game digitally or via a physical 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 for the PS5 remaster. This has led to widespread online complaints, with many PS Plus users expressing their willingness to pay the $10 upgrade fee but opting to skip the game entirely due to the full price requirement.
Reddit discussions on the PlayStation Plus subreddit highlight this sentiment. Users like squarejellyfish\_ point out the potential lost revenue for Sony, suggesting many would have paid the smaller fee even without a strong desire to play the game. teckn9ne79 and dredizzle99 echo this, stating they would only pay for the upgrade, not the full price. jackanyon95 further criticizes the decision, highlighting that Sony effectively gave away the game for free initially, only to restrict a discounted upgrade for existing players. They argue the remaster wasn't even necessary.
While some PS Plus subscribers understand Sony's likely financial calculations behind this restriction, many hardcore fans are criticizing the company's perceived stinginess. This decision contrasts with the hoped-for generosity many had anticipated from PlayStation. Beyond Days Gone Remastered, several other PlayStation games were showcased at the State of Play event. For a complete overview, check out IGN's State of Play February 2025 roundup.
