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

Days Gone Remastered was a highlight at Sony’s recent State of Play showcase, but the $10 upgrade offer has left some PlayStation Plus subscribers feeling shortchanged.

Sony has clarified that the $10 upgrade to the PlayStation 5 remastered version is exclusively for those who own a physical or digital copy of the original PlayStation 4 version of Days Gone. Unfortunately, this means that players who received the game through the PS Plus Collection or as part of the Essential monthly offering in April 2021 are not eligible for the discounted upgrade. Instead, they must purchase the full PS5 remaster at $49.99.

The decision to exclude PS Plus subscribers from the $10 upgrade has sparked considerable backlash online. On platforms like the PlayStation Plus subreddit, many users have expressed their disappointment. For instance, user squarejellyfish_ noted that Sony could have potentially earned significant revenue if PS Plus players were allowed the upgrade, as many might have been willing to pay $10 just to experience the game briefly. Similarly, teckn9ne79 stated they would pay the $10 but would not consider buying the game at full price, opting to stick with their current version. Dredizzle99 echoed the sentiment, calling the decision "pretty stupid" and indicating that they, like many others, would have gladly paid for the upgrade but not the full price. Jackanyon95 criticized the move as "awkward," pointing out that Sony could have gained additional revenue from every PS Plus copy but chose to alienate a significant portion of its player base instead.

Those who own Days Gone via PS Plus miss out on the $10 upgrade. Image credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

While some PS Plus subscribers are frustrated, others aren't surprised by Sony's decision, suggesting that the company likely made this choice after careful financial analysis. However, Sony has been labeled "stingy" by some of its most dedicated fans, who were hoping for a more generous policy.

Days Gone Remastered was not the only game revealed at the State of Play event. For a full list of announcements, check out IGN’s State of Play February 2025 roundup.