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

Days Gone Remastered made a significant splash during Sony's recent State of Play showcase, yet the announcement of its $10 upgrade has stirred frustration among some PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony has clarified that the $10 upgrade path to the remastered version on PlayStation 5 is exclusively available to those who already own the PlayStation 4 version, either via disc or digital purchase. Unfortunately, players who obtained Days Gone through the PS Plus subscription service, including the now-defunct PS Plus Collection and the Essential monthly offering from April 2021, do not qualify for this discounted upgrade. Instead, they are required to purchase the full PS5 remaster at $49.99.

This decision has sparked a wave of discontent among PS Plus members, with many taking to online platforms such as the PlayStation Plus subreddit to express their dismay. A notable thread is filled with comments from subscribers who express their willingness to pay $10 for the upgrade but are now opting to forego the game entirely due to the full price requirement. For instance, user squarejellyfish_ remarked that Sony could have capitalized on a significant number of upgrades if PS Plus players were included, suggesting that many would be willing to pay $10 to test the remaster for a short time. Similarly, teckn9ne79 stated their preference to pay the $10 upgrade fee but refused to purchase at full price, while dredizzle99 called the exclusion "pretty stupid" and pointed out the potential lost sales from the PS Plus community. Jackanyon95 echoed this sentiment, criticizing Sony's decision as unnecessarily restrictive, especially since the game was previously offered for free through PS Plus.

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Despite the backlash, some PS Plus subscribers have acknowledged that Sony likely made this decision after thorough financial analysis, believing it to be the most profitable approach. However, this hasn't stopped fans from labeling Sony as "stingy," particularly as they hoped for a more generous approach from PlayStation. While Days Gone Remastered captured much of the spotlight, it was not the only game announced at the State of Play. For a comprehensive overview of all the reveals, check out IGN’s State of Play February 2025 roundup.