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Days Gone Remasteredis the ultimate way to playDays Gone; it keeps all of the content included in the original version of the game, as well as the free DLC that was released later on. On top of this, it features a graphical enhancement and a few game modes that had never been seen before: Speedrun, Permadeath, and Horde Assault. The first two are story game modes that add a twist to the standard main campaign mode, and the latter is a fleshed-out arcade-like game mode with levels and rewards to unlock.
This guide will tell players what they need to know about the Horde Assault game mode inDays Gone Remastered. Here, players can understand how to level up, increase their reputation, and gain access to all the maps and rewards available.
What Is the Horde Assault Game Mode in Days Gone Remastered?
Days Gone Remasteredintroduced players to the Horde Assault game mode, which is an arcade-like horde-fighting game. When first players start Horde Assault, they will have to take down small groups of Freakers as they attempt to reach their bike. Then, they will have limited time to loot and find supplies before the next horde comes.
Horde size will gradually increase, and sooner or later, gamers will undoubtedly run out of supplies, which is why they must continue to look for useful items nearby and even search nearby areas for Supply Boxes - these are marked on their map so gamers always have an objective to reach.
On top of this, there are also side jobs marked on the top left corner of the screen that grant players ammo and materials that will help them take down the oncoming Freakers. These will update every few minutes, so if gamers run out of supply, they can wait for a favorable side job to appear and replenish their resources once it’s completed.
Additionally, gamers can select injectors at the start of their run that will either hinder their run or give them an advantage. However, this will either positively or negatively affect their final score.
Days Gone Remastered Horde Assault Maps
There are four regional maps inDays Gone RemasteredHorde Assault. Players will get access to the Cascade map first, and in order to unlock the next map, they’ll have to reach the regional target score. Then, they must continue to follow this logic until they’ve unlocked the four available maps.
Once players reach the target score in the Crater Lake region, they’ll increase their reputation and gain access to the next phase of Horde Assault. The maps will become locked once again, and gamers will have to hit the new and higher target scores to unlock them all over again and reach the next reputation level.
How to unlock
Rep 1 target score
Cascade
Weave your way through a dense but hostile pine forest across the Cascades. Beware of Freakers and vicious survivors.
Available from the start
Belknap
Scarred by ancient volcanism, brave the brutal region of Belknap overrun by crazed Rippers and infested small rural towns
Reach the target score in the Cascade region
Lost Lake
Journey over meadows or descend into caves, Lost Lake is beautiful and lethal. Keep your guard up against unpredictable challenges.
Reach the target score in the Belknap region
Crater Lake
Ride across the barren dead zone or around the elevated Crater Lake rim. Only the toughest can endure its relentless threats.
Reach the Lost Lake target score
Days Gone Remastered Horde Assault Level Rewards
As gamers earn XP and level inDays Gone Remastered’s Horde Assault game mode, they’ll unlock rewards. These rewards will vary between injectors, patches, and character skins.
Patches are applied to Deacon’s cut and can be used to improve players' stats across all game modes. Players can edit patches in the Challenges menu, accessible from the title screen. Character skins are purely cosmetic and can be used in Challenge mode or Horde Assault. Lastly, injectors are exclusive to Horde Assault and can be used to modify the player’s run, either having a negative or positive effect on the player’s final score.
Effect on final score
2
Healing items are less effective
Rationing (injector)
3
Medkits have a chance to not be consumed when used
4
Stamina never runs out
5
Earned by those who have undertaken a journey
6
Focus duration is doubled
Skizzo (skin)
7
Deacon’s untrustworthy ally with hidden agendas
Compulsive Reloader (injector)
8
Ammo that is still in the magazine is lost when reloading
9
Freakers explode on death
10
All crafting is disabled
11
Molotovs inflict more damage
Weaver (skin)
12
Wizard Island’s explosive expert and chemist who enjoys music
13
Melee weapons never break
14
Fuel never runs out
Seasoned Survivor (patch)
15
For those who have explored and mapped a path through the unknown
16
Weapons instantly reload
17
Ammo never runs out
Lisa (skin)
18
A young survivor with a tragic past, fighting to stay alive
19
The bike is more durable
20
Nitrous never runs out
21
The bike is less durable
22
All animals are infected
Copeland (skin)
23
Leader of the survivalist camp in Cascade, obsessed with freedom and liberty
24
Wildlife deals increased damage
Master Survivor (patch)
25
Awarded to those who have become adept at fighting and surviving hordes of Freakers
26
Melee weapons break more easily
27
Explosives do more damage
28
Enemy health is increased
O’Brian (skin)
29
A lieutenant for NERO who helps Deacon find out about Sarah’s fate
Randomiser (injector)
30
Randim modifiers activate throughout the run
31
Freakers deal increased damage
32
Focus time is reduced
Wanted (injector)
33
Start at maximum heat level
34
Riding Nomad. Deacon rocks a new look
35
The ultimate mark of mastery and survival in post-apocalyptic Oregon
How to Increase Level in Days Gone Horde Assault
Each time complete a run in Horde Assault, they’ll receive XP based on their final score. Experience points are then converted into levels, allowing players to receive rewards as they increase their level.
To level up inDays GoneAssault Horde, players need to get a good score after completing a run in any region. Gamers can get better results by testing different injectors and retrying their favorite Horde Assault maps.
Days Gone Remastered Horde Assault Reputation Rewards
Players can increase their reputation in Horde Assault up to Phase 3, and they will receive rewards for each phase that they reach.
Sarah’s Fuel Tank
Equipped to your bike automatically, and also available in Story Mode
Increase your bike’s ammo capacity with fully stocked saddlebags
Reach Reputation Phase 2
Growler
The ultimate horde killing weapon will now have a chance to spawn in Supply Boxes
Reach Reputation Phase 3
How to Increase Reputation in Days Gone Horde Assault
To increase players' Reputation Phase inDays Gone Remastered, they must get through every Horde Assault map and reach the final target score at Crater Lake. Once they’ve finished the final map, their Reputation Phase will go up by one, and they will be able to re-do all of the maps with a larger horde and a higher target score.
