When Days Gone was first released in 2019, it didn't have as many difficulty options on launch day as it does now. When the first DLC became available, gamers got access to New Game+, Challenges, and Survival Mode. Bend Studio took it up a notch with the released on Days Gone Remastered and the Broken Road DLC.
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Few games punish mistakes quite as harshly as Bend Studio's Days Gone. As a result, players will want to avoid these potential pitfalls at all costs.
With this upgrade to the base game, fans have two extra-hard story game modes that can be hard enough to complete on the easiest difficulty. This guide tells players what they need to know about the difficulty levels available in Days Gone Remastered so they can make decide which one is best for them according to the game mode that they intend to play.
Days Gone Remastered Difficulty Options
As players increase the difficulty of their playthrough, enemies will get tougher, as they deal more damage and take less damage. Additionally, in Survival game modes, gamers won't be able to fast travel to locations and can't access to mini-map, their stamina, and health meter at all times - they will have to rely on Survival Vision to navigate the world.
The difficulty options mentioned below are available in all Story game modes, which include the default Story Mode, New Game+, Permadeath, and Speedrun. Here is what to expect from each difficulty in Days Gone:
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Difficulty level |
Description |
Modifiers |
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Easy |
For players who want to experience the story |
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Normal |
For players who want to take on the Broken Road |
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Hard |
For players who want to test their skills |
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Hard II |
For players who want to challenge themselves |
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Survival |
For players who want to tough it out on the Broken Road |
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Survival II |
For players who have what it takes to survive |
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Players cannot change the difficulty of their save file if they start it on Survival Mode.
Days Gone Remastered Permadeath Game Mode Explained
Players have two options when they select the Permadeath game mode in Days Gone Remastered: they can select "whole game", which completely wipes their save file upon death, or they can select "per act", which resets their save to the start of the act upon death.
When playing in Permadeath, gamers must select one of the six difficulties mentioned in the section above. To make it less complicated to get through Days Gone when playing the Permadeath game mode, fans can consider picking the Easy difficulty option.
If players want the ultimate challenge, they must start a Permadeath Survival II save file that resets completely if Deacon dies.
Days Gone Remastered Speedrun Game Mode Explained
When playing the Speedrun game mode in Days Gone Remastered, a timer will be seen on the upper right corner of the screen at nearly all times, tracking how long it takes players to complete the game. It pauses during cutscenes, so gamers don't have to skip to improve their total playtime.
In the end, once players complete all main story missions in Days Gone, they will be able to see their Speedrun Recap, which displays their total playtime.
Which Difficulty Should You Choose in Days Gone Remastered?
Players should choose a difficulty based on the type of experience they'd like to have, the game mode that they're selecting, and whether it's their first time playing Days Gone or not.
While some fans will say that Survival is the most immersive experience, it can be particularly difficult for someone on their first playthrough. If gamers want to sit back and have a more casual gaming experience, then Easy and Normal modes are the best options when playing Days Gone for the first time.
Hard II, Survival and Survival II are great difficulty options for New Game+, as gamers will make the most of their already unlocked skills and crafting recipes.
As for the Permadeath and Speedrun game modes, it really depends on what type of challenge the player is looking for. Nevertheless, gamers should only pick these game modes if they've already beaten the story of Days Gone and can focus almost exclusively on gameplay, perfecting their skills, and the challenge that comes with each game mode.
Days Gone Remastered
- Released
- April 25, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Bend Studio
- Publisher(s)
- PlayStation Studios
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- PS5 Release Date
- April 25, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
