With the Days Gone Remastered launch just around the corner on April 25th, Bend Studio is making it very clear that this release isn’t just a simple retexture or framerate bump — it’s a full-blown evolution of the original game.
Creative and product lead Kevin McAllister took to the PlayStation Blog to shed some light on what exactly is being revamped, and honestly, it sounds like Bend is going all-in to deliver the version of Days Gone they always envisioned.
The original game already runs at 60fps and 4K on PS5, but the remaster pushes that further with enhanced lighting, better shadow quality, deeper fog, and more lifelike skyboxes.
According to McAllister:
The graphical improvements we’ve made — you’ll see the difference. Nighttime is now darker; the moon is more natural-looking. The blue sky is more natural, too.
Basically, the world of Days Gone is getting a moody, cinematic glow-up that’s designed to bring its realism to a whole new level.
But this isn’t just about looks. The remaster will also introduce new modes that aim to challenge even the most seasoned survivors. A new Horde Assault mode allows for even larger swarms of Freakers, with hordes topping out at a staggering 800 enemies, up from 500 in the original.
Even more intense is the new Permadeath mode, which challenges players to beat the game without dying. You can choose to tackle it act by act, or, if you’re feeling really brave, run the whole gauntlet start to finish.
To be clear: the $10 upgrade path is only available to those who purchased Days Gone outright. If you claimed it through PlayStation Plus, you’ll need to buy it again. But based on everything Bend Studio is doing here, it’s looking more and more like that price tag is actually worth it.
Stay tuned, as we intend to review Days Gone Remastered to give you a chance to decide whether you want to experience it for yourselves.
