Days Gone PC: Release date, time, system requirements, gameplay and features

The former PlayStation-exclusive title, Days Gone, from Bend Studio is finally making its way to PC. As an action-adventure, open-world title, Days Gone is brilliant on the PS4, and PC gamers will be able to step into the boots of the protagonist Deacon St. John very soon, where the world is out to get you. If you are excited for the Days Gone on PC, then we've got you covered with all the details PC gamers might want to know about, from the exact release date and time to the system requirements for Days Gone, the features and some gameplay.

Days Gone PC: Release date and time

Days Gone will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games store on 18th May 2021. This release includes the New Game+ mode, the survival mode, challenge mode and bike skins released after the launch of Days Gone on PS4.

(Picture: Bend Studio)

The exact release time for Days Gone on PC is 06:00 CET on 18th May 2021, (17th May at 21:00 PDT/ 18th May at 12:00 AM.) so mark your calendars and set your alarms. 

Days Gone PC features

Days Gone on PC isn't just a standard port. Instead, the game includes some great PC-exclusive features.

Days Gone PC features include ultra-wide monitor support, as well as unlocked frame rates, and the ability to change your Field of View (FOV) settings.

PC gamers will see an increased level of detail across the board, from a Super Resolution photo mode to increased foliage draw distances, customizable graphics settings and more. 

Further, there's mouse & keyboard support, as well as support for both first and third-party controllers.

Days Gone on Ultra-Wide monitor (Picture: Bend Studio)

Please note: Days Gone's PC version does not support Ray Tracing or DLSS on launch.

Days Gone PC system requirements

One of the most important aspects of a new game release on PC is the system requirements. 

Below, you can check out both the minimum and recommended PC system requirements for Days Gone, so you know if you need an upgrade, or if your gaming rig is up to the task.

Days Gone minimum PC system requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bits
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHz
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB)
  DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 70 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Though not required, SSD for storage and 16 GB of memory is recommended

Days Gone recommended PC system requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bits
• Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K@3.5GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X@3.5GHz
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
  DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 70 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Though not required, SSD for storage is recommended

Most modern gaming PCs (built in the last few years) should be able to at least run Days Gone. While an SSD is recommended, it is not a must for playing the game.

(Picture: Bend Studio)

From the storage requirements, we can also see that you can expect a download/file size of roughly 70 GB.

Days Gone gameplay on PC

Gamespot has shared 28-minutes of Days Gone PC gameplay, showcasing what the game looks like in 4K at 60FPS using a GeForce RTX 2080 TI, I9-9900K CPU, and 32 GBs of RAM.

So there you have it, everything PC gamers need to know about Days Gone, from its system requirements to PC-exclusive features, release time and more.

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Days Gone is scheduled to release on PC on 18th May 2021 and we will update you with more news about this previously PS4-exclusive title.