We’re just some weeks away from The Last of Us Part II Remastered arriving on PC on April 3, and we right here at Naughty Canine wished to verify gamers have been ready for the journey forward. Whether or not it’s your first time experiencing Ellie and Abby’s acclaimed tales, otherwise you’ve beforehand performed and are excited to leap in through a new format, we’ve got loads of quality-of-life features and even new content in retailer.
PC features detailed
The PC model of The Last of Us Part II Remastered brings with it all of the enhancements and new features added within the PlayStation 5 model launched in 2024, such because the roguelike survival mode No Return, Guitar Free Play, and hours of developer commentary.
And in partnership with our pals at Nixxes Software program and Iron Galaxy, Part II Remastered has been delivered to PC with loads of PC-centric quality-of-life features that additional deliver the snow-covered mountains of Jackson, Wyoming, and the rainswept streets of Seattle, Washington to lovely life.
This model of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is optimized for PC with:
- Nvidia DLSS 3 Tremendous Decision help1
- AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 help with upscaling and body era1
- VSync and framerate cap choices, together with an uncapped framerate possibility2
- DirectStorage help, and extra.
It has been developed with features designed particularly for PC, together with:
- Adjustable Texture High quality
- LOD Distance Vary
- Volumetric High quality
- Shadow High quality
- Ambient Occlusion
- Reflections High quality
- and extra
The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will function help for Ultrawide screens3, so gamers will be capable to take within the gorgeous vistas of Jackson and the tough streets of Seattle with gameplay supported in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 tremendous ultra-wide and even 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups.
And soak up each chapter of Ellie and Abby’s journeys in gorgeous 4K decision2 whereas taking part in both through varied supported controllers in addition to keyboard and mouse controls. And immerse your self within the story with 3D audio surrounding you in each tense second of motion and every quiet scene of exploration.4
Keyboard and mouse management help features a host of new management customization choices, like full management remapping, main and secondary bindings for keyboard and mouse management, an adaptive mode that enables gamers to mix keyboard and controller inputs, and extra. Part II Remastered on PC will function full gamepad help, whereas DualSense controllers are supported and function full haptic suggestions5.
As our workforce and companions have been arduous at work on this model, we’ll even be introducing a number of bug fixes and varied enhancements to supply as easy a play expertise as doable.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC presents a variety of graphics settings and presets, to make sure the very best expertise on {hardware} starting from high-end PCs to handheld gaming units. Under you’ll discover an summary of really useful specs for a range of graphics presets.
New No Return content
Moreover, coming at launch for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC shall be a number of new content for our fan-favorite No Return mode. Two new characters are being launched for the mode – The Last of Us Part I’s Invoice and Marlene. Like with every No Return combatant, these characters supply their very own distinctive playstyles, and ought to supply each new and returning followers an thrilling new alternative to check their mettle. Invoice is a “Smuggler” playstyle who can entry a customized pump shotgun from useless drops, and receives double rewards from drops as properly. He’s stronger in opposition to melee assaults however can’t dodge. Marlene, in the meantime, features a “Threat Taker” playstyle that features a Customized Assault Rifle, “All or Nothing” gambits, can reroute her No Return path as soon as per run, and extra.
4 new maps have additionally been added to No Return. Overlook, which is ready excessive above town of Seattle and features loads of verticality, is the memorable web site of a Seraphites encounter within the marketing campaign. Faculty is, throughout the marketing campaign, the deserted elementary faculty by which Ellie and Dina face off in opposition to the W.L.F. Streets is ready within the overgrown Seattle neighborhood of Hillcrest, whereas Nest shall be acquainted to gamers who’ve performed as Abby by an Contaminated-infested constructing. We’ve been so overjoyed concerning the response to this mode since Part II Remastered debuted on PS5 final yr, and we hope these new maps additional supply extra variability and thrills as gamers sort out new runs.
Talking of PlayStation 5 gamers, concern not – this new No Return content, in addition to accompanying new Trophies and further bug fixes – shall be obtainable day-and-date with the PC launch through a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch.6
PlayStation Community log-in bonuses
Last however not least, Part II Remastered on PC will help PlayStation overlay and PSN Trophies with an optionally available account for PlayStation Community log-in.
Whereas not required, these on PC who do check in with their account for PlayStation Community can even acquire entry to 50 in-game factors to activate bonus features, in addition to a new pores and skin for Ellie that includes Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from our new sport in growth for PS5, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Get a primary take a look at the pores and skin beneath:
PS5 gamers can even be capable to unlock the Jordan’s jacket pores and skin, as it is going to be included within the 2.0 patch and unlockable through in-game bonus factors.
We will’t look forward to PC gamers to expertise this unbelievable journey, and for each PC and PS5 gamers to get pleasure from our new suite of content in just some weeks. For now, you possibly can pre-purchase The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store forward of the April 3 launch.
1Appropriate PC and show system required.
2Appropriate TV or show system required.
3Appropriate PC and graphics card required.
43D audio through built-in TV audio system or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Setup required.
5Wired connection required to expertise the complete vary of in-game DualSense controller features.
6Web connection required.