Days Gone Remastered
April 25, 2025
Critic Score
80.6
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Critic Reviews (34)
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90.0
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85.0
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70.0
"If you&s;ve never tried the original, I think this version could be a perfect choice, as it&s;s an entertaining game from Bend Studio, and you&s;d be contributing to a possible sequel. Likewise, if you tried it years ago, you might …"
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68.0
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62.0
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73.0
"Days Gone Remastered adds little in terms of graphics or improvements on old faults. Loading times are still there and old bugs are (still) not fixed, while introducing new ones with DualSense support. Additions like permadeath and horde mode are …"
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85.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Days Gone is definitely one of the best titles of last generation, and this remaster further enhances its qualities, thanks to the powerful PS5 hardware. The new features introduced are interesting and offer a new way to experience both the …"
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80.0
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80.0
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80.0
"Days Gone Remastered is the best way to play Bend Studio&s;s open world zombie game thanks to the PS5&s;s unique features and Horde Assault mode."
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80.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Updates are always welcome, but the latest release of Days Gone Remastered for PlayStation 5 feels more like a repackaging of the game than a new experience worthy of our attention."
Read original review"The graphics are marginally improved, but the new Horde Assault mode breathes new life into an open world that, despite some repetitiveness, maintains its post-apocalyptic charm intact."
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65.0
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70.0
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45.0
"Days Gone Remastered: Better visuals, same soul. Fixes the ‘how it runs’ but not the ‘why it drags.’ A solid upgrade for first-timers."
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86.0
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82.0
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78.0
"Days Gone Remastered brings a loved and gritty survival experience back with a fresh coat of polish, offering returning players and newcomers an upgraded way to experience Deacon’s emotional and action-packed journey. Whether exploring the open world and taking on …"
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85.0
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80.0
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75.0
"Days Gone Remastered isn’t a reinvention—it doesn’t try to be. It’s a polished, tightened, and enhanced version of an already ambitious game that finally delivers on most of its promise. The story still takes time to get going, but the …"
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85.0
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80.0
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35.0
"For those who have already sampled the grim delights of Days Gone on PS4, paying £10 for the definitive version of one of 2019&s;s most underrated open world adventures that brings with it a hugely entertaining and worthwhile horde mode, …"
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75.0
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60.0
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80.0
"If you’ve never played Days Gone, this is the best version available. And if, like me, you already gave it a shot back in 2019, the remaster offers just enough to make a return visit worthwhile."
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80.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Was this Days Gone Remastered necessary? No. Would many have preferred a sequel? Absolutely. But is it still an enjoyable game six years on? You can be sure of that! It gives the original a fresh shine, which it certainly …"
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85.0
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75.0
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70.0
"For the love of the game, Bend Studio has proudly brought back Days Gone with a PS5 version that truly shines on Sony&s;s current-gen system - and even brighter on PS5 Pro. It&s;s shrugged off the original PS4 launch to …"
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90.0
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75.0
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70.0
"Keeping the original structure intact, Days Gone returns to PlayStation 5 in a version that - thanks also to an appealing price tag - stands out as a purchase well worth considering for open-world enthusiasts. Visually polished, lengthy without becoming …"
Read original review"Days Gone Remastered fits great on PS5 with renewed visuals and a very interesting Horde Assault mode. A perfect excuse to come back, or to experience it for the first time."
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92.0
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84.0
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76.0
"With a haunting open world to explore, a substantial narrative and excellent combat, Days Gone Remastered is a solid action adventure and easy to recommend for fans of the genre."
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"All things considered, Days Gone Remastered is faithful to the original: despite bringing many qualities, some specific problems limit to “great” what could have been an “incredible” experience. The new features of the remaster are all positive, with highlights including …"
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70.0
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40.0
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40.0
"Days Gone Remastered offers a solid graphical and performance upgrade with the help of the PS5’s beefy hardware and has some nice additions to help onboard new and inexperienced gamers. Horde Assault, in particular, is a wonderful and exciting addition …"
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75.0
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68.0
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40.0
"Days Gone Remastered, from developer Bend Studio and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment, brings a more defined and pointed experience, as well as a bigger world and a more refined amount of gameplay. While the story feels disconnected from said gameplay, …"
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75.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Returning to play Deacon St. John and exploring the dangerous lands of Farewell felt like a trip back in time to 2019. The experience was more rewarding than expected thanks to its new features, extending the hours of enjoyment beyond …"
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20.0
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20.0
"Days Gone Remastered came at a time when audiences were expecting a sequel, to fill what void, I wonder? In our review you can read the reasons to prefer it or leave it aside."
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92.0
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91.0
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76.0
"It&s;s a rare instance of a game getting a well-deserved second chance, and this remastered edition is the one to play for both newcomers and returning fans."
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86.0
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89.0
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"With new fun and challenging modes, Days Gone Remastered brings technical and aesthetic refinements that, although subtle, adapt Deacon&s;s journey to the current generation, thus giving it an opportunity to reach its full latent potential. Without reinventing the Drifter&s;s two …"
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80.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Days Gone Remastered is a refresh that wasn’t particularly necessary. The base version of the game on PlayStation 5 already delivers the expected quality and fluidity, and the new edition only slightly enhances that experience. However, it’s undeniable that this …"
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90.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Days Gone Remastered might not change the very essence of the game much, but it improves it in so many ways! With better gameplay, heart-throbbing challenge modes, and sheer graphical enhancements, this iteration is the one to get involved in. …"
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88.0
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82.0
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78.0
"Days Gone Remastered is the definitive way to play one of the most divisive games from the PlayStation library. Sony, it&s;s time to think about Days Gone 2."
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78.0
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78.0
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68.0
"Days Gone Remastered is not only a more engaging version of the same game, but also offers new modes and features that expand replayability. Assault Horde is the most noteworthy addition, catapulting players into increasingly chaotic battles against huge hordes …"
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75.0
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80.0
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60.0
"Days Gone&s;s initial release faced challenges that kept it from joining the ranks of PlayStation’s most celebrated exclusives. While Bend Studio has no confirmed plans for a sequel, their commitment to refining and improving the game has resulted in a …"
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50.0
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"Days Gone Remastered might not be the most essential or ambitious remaster we&s;ve ever seen, but decent new game modes and quality of life features might entice die-hard fans to give it a second look."
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90.0
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75.0
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85.0
"In the years since Days Gone was first released back in 2019, many zombie games have come and gone. Last of Us Part 2, multiple Resident Evil remakes, and the entire Dead Island and Dying Light Franchise — to name …"
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85.0
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95.0
"Bend Studio&s;s post-apocalypse gets a second chance to shine thanks to Days Gone Remastered, a version that does enough to enhance the enjoyment of the game. It has some of the most hateful and horrifying characters I&s;ve ever seen. And …"
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25.0
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55.0
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"Sony&s;s almost endless enthusiasm for remastering semi-new games for no real reason is probably known to everyone who follows the industry. One could say boringly that Days Gone Remastered is a pretty good update of a pretty good game."
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78.0
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62.0
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71.0
"So, to invest money in this remaster just seems like giving some false hope to fans that are interested in seeing more from Deacon and gang but who am I, just a black guy reviewing games. I am sure Sony …"
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78.0
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72.0
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64.0
"Days Gone Remastered now offers several performance modes across both the base PlayStation 5 and Pro systems."
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