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Days Gone Remastered Shines with PS5 Performance Boost

May 06, 2025 2:01 PM

Days Gone Remastered offers a significant visual upgrade for players on PS5 and PS5 Pro, focusing on improved lighting and performance. While the remaster enhances the overall appearance with darker, more realistic night scenes and refined cutscene lighting, some players might find the PS4 version performs better in terms of image clarity. The remaster introduces new technologies for lighting simulation and better shadow resolution, yet it struggles with some image quality compromises compared to the original PS4 running on PS5. Gameplay performance sees improvements, particularly in frame rates, making the experience smoother during intense situations. Although there's a $10 price tag, this remaster is a worthy investment for fans of the original game.

What new features does Days Gone Remastered bring to PS5 and PS5 Pro?

Days Gone Remastered introduces enhanced lighting effects, improved shadow resolution, better texture quality, and a configurable field of view (FOV). The remaster also includes a performance mode that runs at 60fps and offers a smoother gameplay experience compared to the original PS4 version.

Days Gone, originally released in 2019, is an action-adventure survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombie-like creatures known as Freakers. Players assume the role of Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter navigating the dangers of a wild, open world while struggling for survival. The game has been praised for its narrative and engaging gameplay, despite mixed reviews regarding its execution at launch. As such, this remaster serves to modernize its visuals and performance, making it more appealing to a new audience while providing veterans of the game a reason to return.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-05-06 14:24:13
The lighting upgrades in this remaster sound slick, but it’s kinda funny how the PS4 version still has its own charm. At least those horde fights will feel way smoother at 60fps—worth the $10 for that alone. Kinda wish they’d tossed in a surprise like Deacon’s bike getting a neon underglow, but hey, darker nights and better shadows do make the Freakers extra creepy. Solid glow-up overall
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-05-06 14:13:46
Nice to see Days Gone getting some love with these visual upgrades, though it’s a bummer about the slight hit to image clarity. Still, that buttery 60fps and darker nights might just convince me to dive back into the Freaker chaos Bend Studio’s lighting tweaks sound legit, but I hope they patch the image quality quirks—either way, Deacon’s bike rides just got a lot smoother at 60fps. Days Gone’s remaster feels like a solid glow-up, especially for night scenes, but I’m curious if the $10 price tag will win over folks who skipped it the first time. Improved shadows and lighting Sweet. But man, I kinda wish they’d thrown in some new content to really sweeten the deal for returning players. 60fps and a customizable FOV That’s the real win here—makes those horde chases way more intense. Still, the PS4 version holding its own is kinda funny. Days Gone’s remaster is a step up, but it’s wild how the PS4 version on PS5 still has some advantages. At least the performance boost is a game-changer. Bend Studio didn’t just slap ‘remaster’ on this—those lighting upgrades are no joke. Though part of me wonders if a full sequel would’ve been even better. Props for the visual polish, but I hope this means Bend is cooking up something new too. Days Gone 2, anyone Days Gone’s world already had atmosphere, and these lighting tweaks dial it up even further. Here’s hoping the smoother performance brings in more fans. The $10 upgrade is fair, but I’d be way more hyped if they’d fixed some of the original’s jank. Still, 60fps is *chef’s kiss*. Love the darker nights and smoother gameplay, though it’s ironic the PS4 version still looks sharper in some ways. Remasters, man—always a trade-off. Days Gone’s remaster is a solid excuse to revisit the open world, especially with that FOV slider. Now if only we could get a NG+ patch too… Bend Studio’s attention to lighting details is impressive, but I can’t help but feel this remaster is testing the waters for a potential sequel. Fingers crossed Days Gone’s gameplay already felt great, so the 60fps boost is just icing on the cake. Still, a few QoL tweaks would’ve made this remaster perfect. The visual upgrades are cool, but let’s be real—the real star is that silky-smooth framerate. Horde encounters are about to feel *way* more intense. Days Gone Remastered is a clear step up, but part of me wishes they’d gone the extra mile with ray tracing or DualSense features. Maybe next time Improved lighting and shadows Nice. But I’d trade some of that for a more stable resolution. Still, 60fps makes this an easy recommend for newcomers. Bend Studio’s tweaks make the world feel more immersive, especially at night. Here’s hoping this remaster brings in enough buzz to greenlight a sequel. Days Gone’s gameplay already had its moments, and the remaster’s upgrades just make it shine brighter. Well, darker, technically—those nights look *spooky* now. $10 for better lighting and 60fps Not bad. Though I kinda wish they’d thrown in some bonus content to really sweeten the deal for OG fans. Days Gone Remastered is a solid update, but it’s funny how the PS4 version still holds up. At least the performance mode makes those bike escapes smoother. Bend Studio clearly put care into this remaster, especially with the lighting. Now if only Sony would give them the green light for a proper sequel… Days Gone’s world feels even more tense with these visual upgrades, though I’m still waiting for that elusive ‘perfect’ version. 60fps is a great start, though. The remaster’s darker nights and smoother framerate are welcome, but I can’t help but wonder what a full-blown PS5 sequel could’ve looked like instead. Days Gone’s gameplay loop was already addictive, and the remaster’s upgrades just make it harder to put down. Here’s hoping this leads to more from Bend Studio. Props to Bend for not half-assing this remaster—those lighting tweaks are legit. Now let’s see if Sony finally gives them the chance to make a sequel. Days Gone Remastered is a great excuse to revisit the Pacific Northwest, especially with the smoother performance. Just don’t expect a *huge* leap over the PS4 version. Bend Studio’s lighting upgrades are impressive, but I’d kill for some proper HDR implementation. Still, 60fps makes this an easy sell for fans. Days Gone’s world already had atmosphere, and the remaster cranks it up even further. Here’s hoping this leads to more love for the franchise. The $10 upgrade is fair, but I’d be way more hyped if they’d added some new weapons or bike skins. Still, 60fps is a game-changer. Days Gone Remastered is a solid update, though it’s funny how the PS4 version still has some advantages. At least the performance boost is worth it. Bend Studio didn’t just phone this in—those lighting upgrades are no joke. Though part of me wonders if a full sequel would’ve been even better. Days Gone’s gameplay already felt great, so the 60fps boost is just icing on the cake. Still, a few QoL tweaks would’ve made this remaster perfect. The visual upgrades are cool, but let’s be real—the real star is that silky-smooth framerate. Horde encounters are about to feel *way* more intense. Days Gone Remastered is a clear step up, but part of me wishes they’d gone the extra mile with ray tracing or DualSense features. Maybe next time Improved lighting and shadows Nice. But I’d trade some of that for a more stable resolution. Still, 60fps makes this an easy recommend for newcomers. Bend Studio’s tweaks make the world feel more immersive, especially at night. Here’s hoping this remaster brings in enough buzz to greenlight a sequel. Days Gone’s gameplay already had its moments, and the remaster’s upgrades just make it shine brighter. Well, darker, technically—those nights look *spooky* now. $10 for better lighting and 60fps Not bad. Though I kinda wish they’d thrown in some bonus content to really sweeten the deal for OG fans. Days Gone Remastered is a solid update, but it’s funny how the PS4 version still holds up. At least the performance mode makes those bike escapes smoother. Bend Studio clearly put care into this remaster, especially with the lighting. Now if only Sony would give them the green light for a proper sequel… Days Gone’s world feels even more tense with these visual upgrades, though I’m still waiting for that elusive ‘perfect’ version. 60fps is a great start, though. The remaster’s darker nights and smoother framerate are welcome, but I can’t help but wonder what a full-blown PS5 sequel could’ve looked like instead. Days Gone’s gameplay loop was already addictive, and the remaster’s upgrades just make it harder to put down. Here’s hoping this leads to more from Bend Studio. Props to Bend for not half-assing this remaster—those lighting tweaks are legit. Now let’s see if Sony finally gives them the chance to make a sequel. Days Gone Remastered is a great excuse to revisit the Pacific Northwest, especially with the smoother performance. Just don’t expect a *huge* leap over the PS4 version. Bend Studio’s lighting upgrades are impressive, but I’d kill for some proper HDR implementation. Still, 60fps makes this an easy sell for fans. Days Gone’s world already had atmosphere, and the remaster cranks it up even further. Here’s hoping this leads to more love for the franchise. The $10 upgrade is fair, but I’d be way more hyped if they’d added some new weapons or bike skins. Still, 60fps is a game-changer. Days Gone Remastered is a solid update, though it’s funny how the PS4 version still has some advantages. At least the performance boost is worth it. Bend Studio didn’t just phone this in—those lighting upgrades are no joke. Though part of me wonders if a full sequel would’ve been even better. Days Gone’s gameplay already felt great, so the 60fps boost is just icing on the cake. Still, a few QoL tweaks would’ve made this remaster perfect. The visual upgrades are cool, but let’s be real—the real star is that silky-smooth framerate. Horde encounters are about to feel *way* more intense. Days Gone Remastered

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