Two New Characters
The mode introduces two fresh characters from The Last of Us Part I: Bill and Marlene. Each character brings a distinct playstyle, presenting an exciting chance for both new and returning players to showcase their skills.
- Bill adopts a “Smuggler” playstyle, allowing him to obtain a custom pump shotgun from dead drops while also earning double rewards from these drops. He excels against melee attacks, although he lacks dodging ability.
- Marlene utilizes a “Risk Taker” playstyle equipped with a Custom Assault Rifle. Her abilities include “All or Nothing” gambits and the chance to reroute her path once per run, among others.
Four New Maps
Additionally, four new maps have been integrated into No Return mode:
- Overlook is positioned high above Seattle, featuring significant verticality and was notable during a confrontation with the Seraphites in the campaign.
- School refers to the deserted elementary school where Ellie and Dina contend with the W.L.F. during the campaign.
- Streets is situated in the overgrown neighborhood of Hillcrest, Seattle.
- Nest will be recognized by players who navigated an Infected-infested building with Abby.
PlayStation 5 Update
This new No Return content, along with new Trophies and bug fixes, will launch simultaneously with the PC version through a free 2.0.0 patch.
PlayStation Network Log-In Bonuses
The PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered will support PlayStation overlay and PSN Trophies for those who log in. While not mandatory, players on PC can log in to receive 50 in-game points for additional features and a new Ellie skin featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from the upcoming PlayStation 5 title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
PC Features
The PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered includes all enhancements and features from the PlayStation 5 version released in 2024, such as the No Return survival mode, Guitar Free Play, and extensive developer commentary.
In collaboration with Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, this PC version is optimized with numerous quality-of-life features to enhance the portrayal of Jackson’s snow-laden mountains and Seattle’s rain-drenched streets.
The game is optimized for PC with features like:
- Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution support
- AMD FSR 3.1 and 4 support, enabling upscaling and frame generation
- Options for VSync and framerate caps, including an uncapped framerate
- DirectStorage support, among others.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC also includes support for Ultrawide monitors, allowing players to experience the stunning environments in various resolutions, including 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide, and even 48:9 with triple-monitor setups.
Players can enjoy Ellie and Abby’s journeys in breathtaking 4K resolution, utilizing a variety of supported controllers as well as keyboard and mouse configurations. The game also features 3D audio to enhance the narrative experience throughout action sequences and quieter exploration phases.
Keyboard and mouse controls feature extensive customization options, including full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings, and an adaptive mode for blended keyboard and controller use. The game supports full gamepad functionalities, with the DualSense controllers offering comprehensive haptic feedback.
In addition to performance optimizations, the team has worked diligently to implement numerous bug fixes for a smooth gameplay experience.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC provides a variety of graphical settings and presets to ensure compatibility with hardware from high-end PCs to portable gaming devices. Below, you can find the recommended specifications for various graphics presets.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered made its initial release on PlayStation 5 on January 19, 2024.
