Sony is bringing Days Gone back to the spotlight with the launch of Days Gone Remastered on April 25, 2025. The remastered version of the 2019 open-world action game will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC, and it introduces several updates designed to take advantage of current-generation hardware. These include enhanced graphics, performance improvements, and a set of new gameplay modes that expand the core experience.
At the center of the new content is Horde Assault, a survival-based arcade mode that builds on the series’ signature mechanic—large-scale horde battles. In this mode, players are dropped into the Cascade region with only a sidearm and must fight through waves of enemies to reach their bike. The open map contains supply boxes with randomized weapon drops, including a flamethrower that wasn’t available in the original story campaign. With more than 20 weapons to discover and use, each session offers a different challenge.
Horde Assault introduces a new layer of difficulty and replayability. Players face a growing variety of enemies, including Freakers, Breakers, Reachers, and Rager bears. The longer you survive, the more intense the waves become. Reaching the 30-minute mark in any region unlocks the Ultimate Horde, a never-ending wave of enemies designed to push players to their limits.
To help players manage the increasing difficulty, Horde Assault includes a new set of Injectors. These act as gameplay modifiers and are split into two types—Positive and Negative. Positive Injectors increase your score potential but also raise the challenge, while Negative Injectors make survival easier at the cost of a lower score. There are 24 Injectors in total, and they can significantly alter the gameplay. Examples include Exploding Freakers, where enemies detonate upon death, and Wanted, which starts the game at maximum heat level.
Progression is tied to a 35-level reward path. As players level up, they unlock Injectors, cosmetic patches, and six new playable characters from the Days Gone universe. Characters such as O’Brian, Lisa, and Skizzo are now available in this mode for the first time. Cosmetic patches earned through Horde Assault will also carry over into the story mode, offering visual continuity for players who want to show off their achievements.
In addition to the reward path, there is a Reputation Phase that offers bonus unlocks for players who achieve high scores in each of the four regions. One of these rewards includes a long-requested item related to the player’s bike, though Sony has not provided details yet.
Days Gone Remastered will also include updated visuals, improved frame rates, and support for PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements. The new features are bundled into the Broken Road DLC for PC players. For those who already own the PlayStation 4 version of the game, a $10 upgrade path to the Remastered version is available.
Pre-orders for Days Gone Remastered are now live on the PlayStation Store. PC users can wishlist the Broken Road DLC on Steam and Epic Games Store. The new content aims to bring both returning fans and new players back into the harsh world of Deacon St. John, offering more ways to explore, survive, and take on the endless threat of the horde.
