Finally found the Days Gone reprint with v1.61 already on the disc for the collection!
Picked it up second-hand for just €10.
If you're hunting for this reprint too, here are a few things to look for:
- **Cover**: Later prints removed the "Only on PlayStation" banner from the front cover. While this isn't a 100% guarantee by itself, it's a good first indicator. Community reports suggest some copies without the banner are still earlier pressings, so don't rely on this alone.
- **Disc matrix**: Check the number printed on the inner ring of the disc. Look for A01032 or higher. Avoid A01031, which appears to be the earlier pressing.
- **On first install**: If you've found the correct reprint, the console should show Copying application version 1.61, meaning the game is already updated on the disc.
For collectors or anyone preserving physical releases, this is one of the better PS4 reprints to own since it includes the major v1.61 update on-disc, saving a large download and preserving a much more complete version of the game out of the box.