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Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 reasons why the possibility of Days Gone 2 depends only on the success of part one's Remastered Edition
Image via Bend Studio Days Gone 2 has been very awaited and filled with speculation. But now, with Days Gone Remastered set to arrive on April 25, 2025, maybe there's some hope. While it may not be the sequel fans were begging for, make no mistake—this remaster could very well be the make-or-break moment for the franchise. Here's why the fate of Days Gone 2 rests squarely on how well the remaster performs. Days Gone Remastered | State of Play: February 2025 - Announce Trailer | PS5 1. Sony Needs Reassurance Before Greenlighting a Sequel Passion alone won't get Days Gone 2 made. Sony is a data-driven machine. It needs numbers. Despite the original Days Gone selling millions of copies, it was critically lukewarm, scoring just 72 on OpenCritic. For Sony, that's not blockbuster-tier. Now with the remastered edition hitting PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on April 25, 2025, Sony gets another shot at measuring the IP's real potential — this time, with modern tech, a wider audience, and lower risk. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo If the numbers are strong—sales, reviews, streaming interest—it'll send a clear message: the demand is real. If it flops? So does the sequel. 2. It's Now or Never for Bend Studio Bend Studio has had its fair share of turbulence. Projects canceled. Pitches rejected. Development pivots. Days Gone was once supposed to launch a new franchise—but Sony wasn't convinced after the first round. Now, with fewer internal projects cluttering the runway, the studio is finally in a position to focus. But they need something to focus on . If the remaster proves successful, Sony may give Bend the green light to reboot the sequel plans that were shelved years ago. If not, the studio risks being rerouted yet again—possibly away from Days Gone forever. Days Gone Remastered Revealed, But What About Days Gone 2... 3. A Sequel Needs Justification After a Rocky First Ride Back in 2019, Days Gone had a rough landing. Critics weren't kind, and the game struggled to earn the same prestige as Sony's other exclusives like The Last of Us or Ghost of Tsushima . Internally, that mixed reception was a dealbreaker—even though players later embraced the game, turning it into a fan-favorite over time. Now, the remaster gives Sony a safer, lower-risk way to re-introduce the IP. If it lands well—especially with fresh audiences on PC—it becomes much easier to justify investing millions into Days Gone 2 . This remastered release is Sony testing the waters without diving in headfirst. Final Thoughts This remaster isn't just a prettier version of a six-year-old game. It's a test. It's Bend Studio's second shot. And it's the fans' one chance to show Sony that Days Gone deserves more than just a nostalgic re-release. If Days Gone Remastered succeeds, it could unlock the future fans have been waiting for. If not, Deacon St. John's last ride might really be his last . Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Days Gone Remastered release date – when you can play the supercharged Zombie adventure on PS5
Next in the ongoing trend of single-generation jumps for PlayStation games is Days Gone, and its new-gen upgrade is set to arrive incredibly soon. The Days Gone Remastered release date is nearing, meaning that you have another opportunity to pull on Deacon St. John's boots and shred through some Freakers. Days Gone is no doubt a marker of the PS4 era and its capabilities, and since it appeared first back in 2019 it has been a staple of the action-adventure Zombie romp. Yet, it's another one of those games that didn't seem immediately ripe for the Remaster treatment. It seems that PS4 games are running through a cycle of remasters, with Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last of Us Part II receiving graphical upgrades that are no doubt pretty, but offer little difference between them and their already beautiful counterparts. It's a point of contention with PlayStation fans, especially as there are games like Bloodborne and Ape Escape that would sincerely benefit from a new lick of paint, and an Oblivion Remaster shadow drop release date being hinted by leaks, making it feel as though a new remaster influx is on our doorstep. The iconic motorbike adventure across an infection-addled America is among them, luckily for fans. The Days Gone Remastered release date is right around the corner, too, meaning it won't be long before players can get a hold of the game that features a visual upgrade as well as a number of new game modes and the introduction of a new permadeath feature, cranking the modern classic's difficulty to soaring new heights. But when exactly can we get our hands on it? Here's what you need to know about the Days Gone Remastered release date. Days Gone Remastered release date The Days Gone Remastered release date is Thursday, April 24 at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT, and Friday, April 25 at 1am BST for hunters in the UK. We know this thanks to the game's official PlayStation store page, which lists its release date and time on PS5. The Days Gone Remastered release date offers a great opportunity for a new lease of life for the game, for existing fans hoping to experience Days Gone at its very best, and new players bracing for a whole new adventure. It's set to be a big deal, and if Sony is lucky, a big hitter for the PlayStation all over again.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony is actually remastering Days Gone before Bloodborne
Sony is giving Days Gone the remaster treatment. Nestled in Sony's latest State of Play event, the company announced that Days Gone Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC on April 25, 2025, with updated graphics and new content in tow. Days Gone Remastered features "improved graphical fidelity, increased foliage draw distance, improved shadow and lighting quality" and support for the PS5's 3D audio and haptics-stuffed Dualsense controller. You'll be able to play through the zombie survival story of "former outlaw biker" Deacon St. John as it was originally conceived, and also enjoy a new permadeath mode, a "Horde Assault" mode, accessibility features and some point after the launch of the game, a speedrun mode. Remastering another PlayStation game isn't out of the ordinary. Sony's done it to Horizon Zero Dawn and technically multiple times to The Last of Us. It's just that of all the PS4 games demanding some graphical spit-and-shine, and more importantly, a revisit from players, Days Gone doesn't rank high. The game was fine, the large zombie hordes were impressive, it's the story that left most reviewers wanting. And increased foliage draw distance doesn't fix that. The vast majority of people would prefer a Bloodborne remaster, and now nearly 10 years from that game's original release, it doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Sony has been, on the other hand, at least somewhat invested in Days Gone. The game was brought to PC, there's this remaster and the company was reportedly working to adapt the game to film in 2022, the ultimate fate of most of its franchises. Maybe Days Gone Remastered is just the start of a Days Gone renaissance.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony is actually remastering Days Gone before Bloodborne
Sony is giving Days Gone the remaster treatment. Nestled in Sony's latest State of Play event, the company announced that Days Gone Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC on April 25, 2025, with updated graphics and new content in tow. Days Gone Remastered features "improved graphical fidelity, increased foliage draw distance, improved shadow and lighting quality" and support for the PS5's 3D audio and haptics-stuffed Dualsense controller. You'll be able to play through the zombie survival story of "former outlaw biker" Deacon St. John as it was originally conceived, and also enjoy a new permadeath mode, a "Horde Assault" mode, accessibility features and some point after the launch of the game, a speedrun mode. Remastering another PlayStation game isn't out of the ordinary. Sony's done it to Horizon Zero Dawn and technically multiple times to The Last of Us. It's just that of all the PS4 games demanding some graphical spit-and-shine, and more importantly, a revisit from players, Days Gone doesn't rank high. The game was fine, the large zombie hordes were impressive, it's the story that left most reviewers wanting. And increased foliage draw distance doesn't fix that. The vast majority of people would prefer a Bloodborne remaster, and now nearly 10 years from that game's original release, it doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Sony has been, on the other hand, at least somewhat invested in Days Gone. The game was brought to PC, there's this remaster and the company was reportedly working to adapt the game to film in 2022, the ultimate fate of most of its franchises. Maybe Days Gone Remastered is just the start of a Days Gone renaissance.
