What is the Horde Assault Mode in Days Gone Remastered?

Days Gone Remastered hits PS5 and PC on April 25, and it’s bringing more than just sharper graphics. If you thought you knew Days Gone, think again. With the release of Days Gone Remastered on PS5 and PC (via the Broken Road DLC), one new feature is stealing the spotlight: Horde Assault mode. It’s intense, unpredictable, and brutally addictive.
Here’s why Horde Assault is about to become your new obsession.
At its core, Horde Assault is a survival-arcade mode — but it’s far more than just mowing down zombies. It’s a pulse-pounding test of skill, grit, and strategy against endless waves of Freakers, mutant animals, and some of the deadliest creatures in the game. Horde Assault drops you into the middle of Freaker country with minimal gear, one goal: stay alive as long as possible. This isn’t a campaign mission. It’s a relentless wave-based mode where each second survived cranks up the chaos.
You start with a sidearm. That’s it. Your bike? It’s across the map. And in between? Hundreds of Freakers. Welcome to Cascade — your battleground.

Once you reach your bike, the real game begins. Scattered across the open region are randomized Supply Boxes packed with weapons — over 20 in total, including a brand-new flamethrower. Every run is different. What drops this time might not be there next time. It’s part strategy, part luck, all intensity.
And the enemies? Not just Freakers. You’ll go head-to-head with Breakers, Reachers, and even Rager bears. Each wave gets harder. Each minute you survive, the pressure builds. And if you make it to 30 minutes? Get ready for the Ultimate Horde — an endless tide of nightmares designed to break even the best players.
To spice things up, Horde Assault introduces Injectors — modifiers that dramatically change gameplay. There are 24 total: 12 positive, 12 negative.
For example:
These aren’t gimmicks. They’re game-changers.

As you play, you’ll climb through a 35-level reward path. Expect unlocks like:
And for those who conquer all four regions? Bonus rewards await — including a fan-requested surprise tied to your ride.
This is Days Gone at its rawest — no narrative, no downtime, just you and the horde. Whether you’re chasing leaderboard scores or trying to beat your last survival time, Horde Assault is endlessly replayable. It’s also the perfect showcase for Days Gone’s core hook: overwhelming odds, frantic choices, and the satisfaction of barely making it out alive.