Strong Start for Days Gone Remastered Preorders Amid Criticisms

During the recent PlayStation State of Play event, the announcement of Days Gone Remastered raised some eyebrows among PlayStation fans. The reveal didn’t exactly receive a warm welcome, mainly due to concerns over how much the revamped game is going to cost. Despite this backlash, the game’s preorders appear to be thriving as we approach its release date on April 25.

Now, let’s delve into the numbers. According to @vikingdad278 on X, Days Gone Remastered is holding its own on the PlayStation Store, sitting comfortably among the top 10 best-selling preorders. Initially spotted in eighth place, it’s recently slipped just a tad to tenth. Joining the roster are several highly anticipated titles: three versions of Monster Hunter Wilds, two variations of MLB The Show 25, Elden Ring Nightreign Deluxe Edition, WWE 2K25, PGA 2K25, and the digital deluxe edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It’s worth noting that Days Gone Remastered is outperforming other big names like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Doom: The Dark Ages.

The situation is certainly intriguing, particularly when considering the pricing strategy for Days Gone Remastered. True to form for PlayStation’s first-party remasters, a neat little incentive is offered: players who already own the original game, either digitally or on disc, can snag the remaster for just $10. If you’re not in that camp, you’ll need to shell out $49.99. However, for those who’ve accessed Days Gone through Sony’s PS Plus subscription, the discount option isn’t available, which has left some users feeling left out.

Precisely how many preorders are capitalizing on that $10 deal isn’t clear. However, it’s a safe bet that a good number of existing owners saw the offer and decided it was too good to pass up. So, while the game’s announcement might have stirred up some controversy, it’s obvious plenty of gamers are still eager to get their hands on the remastered experience.