Summary
In case you missed it,the previously rumored remaster of Days Gone,Bend Studio’s post-apocalyptic open world action title, is indeed real. Tucked away midwaythrough last week’s State of Playpresentation,the remaster will launch on April 25, boasting new accessibility features, along with a new mode.
Now, just several days after its announcement, it appears that Days Gone is tracking well on the PlayStation Store’s preorder charts.A cursory search of the “Bestselling” preorders on the U.S. PSNshows Days Gone Remastered within the Top 10 (8th), behind the likes ofMonster Hunter WildsandAssassin’s Creed Shadows, but ahead ofMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterandDoom: The Dark Ages.
It’s especially noteworthy considering that the remasterwill be just $10 for those who already own a copy of the game on PlayStation 4. Otherwise,it’s a $49.99 purchase, similar tothe remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn from last year.
Days Gone Is One Of PlayStation’s Best Sellers
For all the warts and memes about Days Gone, it is actually one of the better selling titles in PlayStation’s history.It was previously reported that the title had sold over 7.3 million copies, making it a Top 10 seller for the console. That figure put it ahead of the2016 Ratchet and Clank remake, as well as other first-party fare likeLittle Big Planet 3andinFamous: Second Son.
The game eventually made its way to Steam, where it posted over one million in sales, according to its director, John Ross. It’s unclear where exactly Days Gone stands now, but its sales figures cannot be denied. It also likely helps thatthose who redeemed the game via PlayStation Plus are not eligible for the $10 upgrade, meaning some will be forced to double-dip. In other words, it seems like Days Gone’s popularity is here to stay.
