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

During Sony's recent State of Play showcase, the announcement of *Days Gone Remastered* stirred significant excitement among gamers, but it has left some PlayStation Plus subscribers feeling frustrated due to the $10 upgrade policy. Sony has specified that this $10 upgrade to the PS5 version is exclusively available to those who own the PlayStation 4 disc or a digital copy of *Days Gone*. Unfortunately, players who obtained the game through the PS Plus subscription service, including those who redeemed it from the now-discontinued PS Plus Collection or as an Essential monthly game in April 2021, do not qualify for this discounted upgrade. Instead, they are required to purchase the full $49.99 version of the remastered game for PS5.

The limitation on the $10 upgrade has sparked a wave of discontent among PS Plus subscribers, many of whom have taken to online forums to voice their grievances. For instance, a thread on the PlayStation Plus subreddit has amassed numerous comments from users expressing their disappointment. They argue that they would have been willing to pay the $10 upgrade fee but are now opting to forego the remastered version entirely rather than pay the full price.

Comments from users like squarejellyfish_, who suggested that Sony could have earned additional revenue by allowing PS Plus subscribers to upgrade for $10, reflect a common sentiment. Similarly, teckn9ne79 stated their willingness to pay the upgrade fee but not to buy the game at full price, choosing to stick with their existing version. Dredizzle99 called the decision "pretty stupid," pointing out that many PS Plus owners would have opted for the upgrade to try out the remastered game, thereby representing a missed opportunity for Sony. Jackanyon95 criticized the move as unnecessarily restrictive, arguing that the game didn't even warrant a remaster and they would not pay full price for it.

Despite the backlash, some PS Plus subscribers understand Sony's financial strategy behind this decision, acknowledging that the company likely made the choice based on detailed market analysis. However, the move has led some dedicated fans to label Sony as "stingy," hoping for more generosity from the PlayStation brand.

While *Days Gone Remastered* was a highlight of the State of Play event, it was not the only game revealed. For a comprehensive overview of all announcements, you can visit IGN’s State of Play February 2025 roundup.