During Sony's recent State of Play showcase, the announcement of Days Gone Remastered stood out prominently. However, a significant point of contention arose among PlayStation Plus subscribers due to the $10 upgrade policy for the game. Sony has clarified that the $10 upgrade option for the remastered version on PlayStation 5 is exclusively available to owners of the PlayStation 4 disc or digital copy of Days Gone. Unfortunately, this means that players who obtained the game through the PS Plus subscription service, including those from the now-defunct PS Plus Collection and the Essential monthly game in April 2021, are not eligible for this discounted upgrade. Instead, they would need to purchase the full PS5 version for $49.99.
The decision to exclude PS Plus subscribers from the $10 upgrade has sparked frustration and discussion among the community. On platforms like the PlayStation Plus subreddit, numerous subscribers have expressed their disappointment. Many have stated that they would have been willing to pay the $10 to upgrade to the PS5 remaster, but are unwilling to pay the full price for the game. Comments from users like squarejellyfish_, teckn9ne79, dredizzle99, and jackanyon95 reflect a common sentiment that Sony could have potentially earned more revenue by offering the upgrade to PS Plus members. They argue that even a small percentage of subscribers opting for the upgrade would have been beneficial for Sony.
Despite the backlash, some PS Plus subscribers acknowledge that Sony's decision likely stems from a financial strategy that they believe will maximize profits. Nonetheless, this has led to Sony being labeled as "stingy" by some of its dedicated fans who were hoping for a more inclusive approach.
While Days Gone Remastered was a highlight of the State of Play, it wasn't the only game announced. For a full overview of all the announcements, you can check out IGN's State of Play February 2025 roundup.
