Days Gone Remastered: Everything Confirmed You Need to Know

Sony’s latest State of Play event has revealed Days Gone Remastered, allowing Bend Studios to show off their 2019 open-world survival title in a brand new avatar.

Days Gone Remastered is now official and brings a ton of additions that can make fans of Deacon St. John’s poignant story dive right back into the land of Freakers for another round of careful exploration and desperate attempts to get away from their hordes. Read on to learn more about the remaster’s release date, new features, platforms, and more!

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Days Gone Remastered Release Date and Pricing

Days Gone Remastered release date is April 25, 2025, barring any delays or issues. If you already own the PS4 version of Days Gone, you can upgrade to the remastered version for $10USD. For those of you playing it on PC, the Broken Road DLC is what you need to look for on either Steam or the Epic Games store to upgrade your copy for the same price.

If you do not own Days Gone, the remastered version will set you back by $49.99USD. Preordering Days Gone Remastered nets you eight new PSN avatars and a few in-game goodies to make your time in the early hours of the story a tad easier.

Story

The story in Days Gone Remastered remains the same as the original version and that’s a good thing. You set out as Decon St. John on a quest to learn more about the fate of his wife Sarah who was presumed dead after the events that set the game in motion have taken place.

What remains of humanity is mostly hostile with cannibalistic zombies known as Freakers found in several areas of the map while navigating conflicts between Deacon’s former gang known as the Mongrels and a vicious, sadistic group called The Rippers.

Several characters Deacon meets along the way bring lots of story beats and new missions for him to take on in a narrative that is equal parts poignant and action-packed.

Days Gone Remastered Gameplay

Days Gone Remastered is all set to bring a host of new features to the original title. First and foremost among them are new graphical modes built to make the most of current-gen hardware that bring a choice between improved resolution or framerates with the Quality and Performance modes respectively. Furthermore, the PS5 Pro can combine the best of both worlds giving players the most definitive version of the game there is.

Deacon St. John surveys a wrecked town in Days Gone Remastered. — Deacon St. John returns to current-gen consoles and PC in **Days Gone Remastered**. Image Credit: Bend Studio

DualSense support is slated to make its presence felt with Deacon’s motorcycle creating a distinct rumble thanks to the controller’s advanced haptics while the adaptive triggers can make every weapon feel unique in your hands. The game’s dynamic weather is also set to make the most of the DualSense’s unique features with rain and thunder poised to bring it to life in ways the DualShock 4 could not have achieved.

Support for Tempest Audio, VRR, a host of Accessibility features, and brand-new game modes are going to be a part of Days Gone Remastered. The new Horde Assault mode takes the sheer terror of being chased by a horde of Freakers to new heights while controlling previously unplayable characters and unlocking new cosmetics and Injectors to find a playstyle that best suits you!

A new Permadeath mode allows you to test your skills, returning you to the start of the campaign or second act based on where you are within the narrative based on your selection while a new Speedrun mode can push your skills to the limit as you try to complete the game as quickly as possible.

New trophies and an improved Photo Mode are just icing on the cake as you brave all of the new challenges that Days Gone Remastered has to offer.

Characters

Deacon and his wife Sarah riding on a motorcycle. — Deacon is the protagonist of Days Gone Remastered and a compelling addition to its cast. Image Credit: Bend Studio

Boozer, Deacon's best friend and brother-in-arms. — Deacon’s only true friend and comrade, Boozer makes a fine addition to Days Gone Remastered’s story. Image Credit: Bend Studio

Lisa’s story is as tragic as it is compelling given how her arc comes to its natural conclusion. Image Credit: Bend Studio

Deacon’s wife and the main motivation for his actions, Sarah’s noble intentions often collide with those of her peers. Image Credit: Bend Studio

O'Brian in Days Gone Remastered — O’Brian is a very interesting presence throughout the main campaign with secrets of his own. Image Credit: Bend Studio

Days Gone Remastered features the same story as the original with some very interesting faces to meet as its story takes you across its vast explorable world.

Deacon: Voiced by Sam Witwer of Star Wars fame, Deacon St, John is the game’s protagonist who takes on the dangers of its world with his trusty motorcycle and a variety of weapons that he can find. Separated from his wife Sarah at the beginning of the game as he stays behind to help out his friend and comrade Boozer, he now spends his days as an outlaw and bounty hunter while hoping against hope that he can see Sarah alive once again.
Boozer: William “Boozer Grey, voiced by Jim Pirri, is Deacon’s brother-in-arms whose injuries serve as a reason for Deacon to set out into the world and interact with several other important characters over the course of the main campaign.
Lisa: Voiced by Laura Bailey, Lisa is a wilful teenager whom Deacon encounters during his adventures, Lisa has a troubled relationship with several characters in the game’s supporting cast with a character arc that sees her go from a hapless victim to a grizzled veteran with uncanny speed.
Sarah: Deacon’s wife and a member of the National Emergency Response Organization (NERO) tasked with eliminating the Freaker threat by any means necessary, Sarah’s attempts to create a cure for the virus that began it all are met with resistance from a variety of sources. She is brought to life by Courtnee Draper whose work in Bioshock Infinite catapulted her to fame.
James O’Brian: Voiced by Bernardo de Paula, O’Brian is a former NERO researcher who assists Deacon in his quest to learn more about Sarah’s fate while hiding ulterior motives of his own.

Platforms

Days Gone Remastered will be available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PC.

Multiplayer

Like the original version, there is no multiplayer option available as this is a single-player experience that is sure to keep you busy without it.

Days Gone Remastered Trailers

Check out the trailer for Days Gone Remastered below.

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