An In-Depth Exploration of the Horde Assault Mode’s Survival Arcade Action – PlayStation.Blog

Days Gone Remastered is making its grand entrance on the PlayStation 5 on April 25, offering an upgraded experience filled with fresh modes, features, and technical improvements optimized for the PS5 and PS5 Pro. Gamers can now dive into new challenges with modes like Horde Assault, Permadeath, and Speedrun, which will also be accessible for PC users through the Broken Road DLC. Whether you’re revving up the Drifter bike for another round or exploring Days Gone for the very first time, there’s a world of content at your fingertips. For those keen on the details, don’t forget to check out our announcement blog highlighting all the exciting additions.

One standout feature in Days Gone Remastered is the epic Horde Assault mode, a survival arcade experience like no other. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, make sure you catch a glimpse of the action in the trailer below.

What is Horde Assault mode?

Horde Assault brings a fresh twist with new gameplay designed to push your survival skills to their limits. You’ll need to fend off large herds of freakers and other fearsome foes like Breakers, Reachers, and Rager bears in this ever-evolving and hostile landscape. The longer you last, the harder the challenge becomes, perfectly embodying the series’ motto, “This World Comes For You.” It’s a unique spin on the open-world chaos Days Gone fans have come to love. Gear up and show those freakers who’s in charge.

As you kick off Horde Assault, you’ll drop into Cascade armed with only a sidearm. Your first mission? Battle through freaker-infested zones to reunite with your Drifter bike, vital for navigating the sprawling landscape. Keep an eye out for Supply Boxes dotting the map—they hold powerful weapons critical for boosting your survival chances. With over 20 weapons to discover, including a new flamethrower absent from Story mode, finding these caches could be the difference between life and death. The contents are randomized, refreshing with each new game, adding an unpredictable thrill.

While battling for survival, complete Side Jobs to replenish your resources and earn extra XP. These mini-missions are essential, especially when you find yourself low on ammo and a horde of up to 800 freakers hot on your heels. Survive for 30 minutes, and you’ll face the Ultimate Horde—a relentless wave with no end. We’ll leave the rest for you to explore.

Survive

As you climb the levels, unlock in-mode rewards with exclusive characters, new patches, and unique Injectors to dramatically tweak your gameplay. Days Gone veterans will be familiar with Injectors thanks to the main story, and in Horde Assault, they take on an exciting new role as gameplay modifiers. Across your Legendary Survivor journey, you’ll encounter 24 distinctive Injectors—12 Positive and 12 Negative. Positive Injectors enhance your score but ramp up the difficulty, while Negative Injectors reduce your score but bolster your survival chances.

Let me tease you with a couple of Injectors we’re excited about:

• Exploding Freakers: Upon their demise, freakers explode, offering a crucial advantage to manage the ever-larger hordes.
• Wanted: Begin with maximum heat level. In Horde Assault, the longer you endure, the trickier survival becomes. With this Injector, you’re thrown right into the heat, a true test for the strongest among you.

Throughout your Horde Assault adventure, progress through a Reward path. This path consists of 35 levels, with rewards such as Injectors, character skins, and cosmetic patches. The roster expands with six new characters from Days Gone, including beloved figures like O’Brian and Skizzo. Returning players will recognize patches from the 2019 Challenges, now repurposed for bragging rights. These patches transfer over to the story mode as well. Plus, there are hidden bonuses for meeting targets across regions—a nod to fan requests. Hint: Your bike will get some love.

Horde Assault is endgame content but available right from the start in Days Gone Remastered. While new players should get familiar with combat and mechanics through the story mode first, there’s nothing stopping you from diving headfirst into this unique Days Gone experience. Adding around 10 hours of gameplay, it’s part of a content-rich offering we hope you’ll enjoy.

When and where can you play Horde Assault

Set to launch on April 25, 2025, Horde Assault arrives alongside Days Gone Remastered on PS5 and PC via the Broken Road DLC. You can pre-order Days Gone Remastered now on the PlayStation Store. If you already own Days Gone on PlayStation 4, you can upgrade to the remastered version with all the fabulous new features for just $10 USD.*

Consider adding the Days Gone Broken Road DLC to your Steam and Epic Games Store wishlist. We’re eager for you to dive into this new content or relive the thrilling tale of Deacon St. John.

*Prices shown are in US currency and might differ based on region. Check the PS Store at launch for your local pricing. Owners of PS4 disc copies need to insert them into their PS5 to download or play the PS5 digital version. Those with the PS5 Digital Edition without a disc drive won’t be able to get the PS5 version at the discounted rate.

Hope you’re ready to hit the road again—this time in stunning remastered quality.