"Days Gone Remastered PS5 Upgrade Unavailable for PS Plus Redemptions"

The announcement of *Days Gone Remastered* during Sony’s recent State of Play presentation was undoubtedly one of the highlights for many PlayStation fans. However, the excitement quickly turned to frustration among some PlayStation Plus subscribers who discovered they wouldn’t be eligible for the $10 discounted upgrade to the PS5 version.

Sony has clarified that the $10 upgrade is only available to players who own either a physical PlayStation 4 copy or a digital version of the original *Days Gone*. Those who obtained the game through PlayStation Plus—either via the now-retired PS Plus Collection or as an Essential monthly title in April 2021—are not eligible for the discounted remaster upgrade and must instead purchase the full $49.99 version to access it on PS5.

This restriction has led to a wave of disappointment across online forums, particularly on the PlayStation Plus subreddit, where users have voiced their frustrations. Many feel that offering the $10 option to PS Plus members could have been a smart move for Sony, both in terms of goodwill and revenue. As user squarejellyfish\_ put it: “They would actually have made a decent chunk of change if PS Plus players were eligible—even if most didn’t want to play it, they’d at least be interested in paying $10 to try it out for an hour or two.”

Others echoed this sentiment, with teckn9ne79 stating, “They should let Essentials upgrade. I would pay the $10, but I will not buy it any other way. I’ll stick with the one I got.” dredizzle99 added, “Yeah, this seems pretty stupid. There's no way I'm paying full price for this, but I'd happily pay for the upgrade just to check it out.”

Some fans, like jackanyon95, pointed out the irony: “They gave away the game for free, so every copy is an extra $10 they wouldn't have had. Instead, they're cutting out half the owner base.”

Despite the backlash, some PS Plus subscribers aren’t surprised by the decision. They believe Sony likely based its strategy on financial modeling that favors long-term profitability over short-term inclusivity. That said, the company is facing criticism from longtime fans who see this as another missed opportunity to show appreciation for its loyal subscriber base.

It’s worth noting that *Days Gone Remastered* wasn’t the only major reveal during the February 2025 State of Play event. For a full breakdown of all announcements, including new titles and updates, check out IGN’s comprehensive recap of the PlayStation State of Play February 2025 broadcast.