Days Gone Remastered's $10 upgrade sparks PS Plus subscriber outrage. While the remastered version for PlayStation 5 was a highlight of Sony's recent State of Play, the $10 upgrade path is exclusive to those who purchased the PlayStation 4 disc or digital version. PS Plus subscribers, including those who obtained the game through the now-defunct PS Plus Collection or April 2021's Essential monthly offering, are ineligible for this discounted upgrade and must pay the full $49.99 price.
This policy has ignited a firestorm of complaints online. PlayStation Plus subreddit threads are flooded with comments from subscribers expressing their willingness to pay the $10 upgrade fee but now opting to skip the game entirely. Many argue that Sony missed a significant revenue opportunity by excluding PS Plus owners, potentially losing sales from those who might have paid a small fee to try the remastered version.
One user, squarejellyfish_, noted the potential for substantial revenue had Sony included PS Plus subscribers, even if only a fraction opted for the upgrade. Others echoed this sentiment, highlighting the missed chance to generate additional income from a segment of players already owning the game. The perception of Sony's decision as "stingy" is prevalent among some hardcore fans, who feel the company missed an opportunity to demonstrate goodwill.
