Days Gone Remastered: New Feature Allows Game Speed Adjustment

With the release of Days Gone Remastered on the horizon, Sony's Bend Studio has recently shared exciting details about the new accessibility features that will be included in this updated version of the game. One of the standout features is the ability to adjust Game Speed, allowing players to slow down the action during tense moments. This feature can be toggled between 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of the normal speed, making it easier for players who might find high-pressure situations challenging.

In a detailed PlayStation Blog post, Kevin McAllister, Bend Studio's Creative & Product Lead, outlined these new accessibility options. He explained that the Game Speed feature is particularly beneficial for players who may feel overwhelmed when facing hordes of Freakers, a central element of Days Gone's gameplay. With the introduction of the new Horde Assault mode in the remaster, this feature aims to make the intense combat experience more accessible to a broader range of players.

Beyond the Game Speed adjustment, Days Gone Remastered will also offer a variety of other accessibility enhancements. Players can look forward to customizable subtitle colors, a High Contrast Mode, UI Narration, and Collectible Audio Cues. Additionally, the auto-complete QTE feature, which was previously limited to Easy difficulty, will now be available across all difficulty levels, from Easy to Survival II.

Bend Studio has confirmed that most of these new accessibility features will also be rolled out to the PC version of Days Gone. However, some features such as feedback and customization control options will require the use of a compatible controller.

Announced back in February, Days Gone Remastered promises to deliver not only these accessibility improvements but also additional enhancements like an advanced photo mode, permadeath, and speedrun options. This remastered edition of the 2019 post-apocalyptic zombie action-adventure game, centered around a biker's journey, is set to launch on April 25, 2025. For those who already own the PS4 version, an upgrade to the PS5 remastered version will be available for just $10.