"Days Gone Remastered: New Feature Allows Speed Adjustment"

The much-anticipated Days Gone Remastered is on the horizon, and Sony's Bend Studio has recently shared exciting details about the accessibility features that will enhance the gaming experience for players. One of the standout features is the ability to adjust the Game Speed, allowing players to slow down the action when things get intense. This feature, detailed in a new PlayStation Blog by Bend Studio's Creative & Product Lead Kevin McAllister, offers players the option to reduce gameplay speed from 100% down to 75%, 50%, or even 25%. According to McAllister, this adjustment is designed to assist players who may find high-pressure situations challenging, particularly when facing the game's notorious Freaker hordes.

"Game Speed is ideal for players who might feel overwhelmed in certain situations or have difficulty with various inputs in high-pressure moments, specifically fighting off hordes of Freakers," McAllister explained. He emphasized that with the introduction of the new Horde Assault mode in the remaster, making this unique combat experience more accessible was a priority for the team.

In addition to the Game Speed feature, Days Gone Remastered will include a variety of other accessibility options. These include customizable subtitle colors, a High Contrast Mode, UI Narration, and Collectible Audio Cues. The auto-complete QTE (Quick Time Event) option, which was previously exclusive to the Easy difficulty, will now be available across all difficulty levels, from Easy to Survival II.

Bend Studio has also confirmed that most of these new accessibility features will be available for the PC version of Days Gone. However, some features like feedback and control customization will require a compatible controller.

Days Gone Remastered was officially announced in February, promising not only enhanced accessibility but also new gameplay modes such as an enhanced photo mode, permadeath, and speedrun options. This remastered version of the 2019 post-apocalyptic zombie action-adventure game is set to launch on April 25, 2025. Players who already own the PS4 version of Days Gone can upgrade to the PS5 remastered version for just $10, making it an accessible upgrade for existing fans.