Sony's recent State of Play showcase highlighted *Days Gone Remastered*, but its $10 upgrade price tag has sparked controversy among PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony confirmed this upgrade, available only to those owning a PlayStation 4 disc or digital copy of *Days Gone*, excludes those who acquired the game through PS Plus. This means PS Plus owners, including those who accessed the game via the now-defunct PS Plus Collection or the April 2021 Essential monthly offering, must pay the full $49.99 for the PS5 remaster.
Online forums are buzzing with disgruntled subscribers. Many express their willingness to pay the $10 upgrade but are now skipping the game entirely. Comments on the PlayStation Plus subreddit highlight this sentiment, with users like squarejellyfish\_ suggesting Sony missed a significant revenue opportunity by excluding PS Plus owners. teckn9ne79 and dredizzle99 echo this frustration, stating they'd pay for the upgrade but not the full price. jackanyon95 points out the irony of Sony giving away the game for free initially, only to restrict the upgrade access and lose potential sales.
While some understand Sony's likely financially-driven decision, the company faces criticism for its perceived stinginess. This decision contrasts with the hope among some hardcore fans for a more generous approach from PlayStation. Beyond *Days Gone Remastered*, the State of Play showcased other new PlayStation games. For a complete overview, see IGN's State of Play February 2025 roundup.
