With just a few weeks to go until The Last of Us Part II Remastered makes its PC debut on April 3, we at Naughty Dog want to equip players for the adventure that awaits. Whether you’re diving into Ellie and Abby’s acclaimed narratives for the first time or revisiting them on a new platform, we’re bringing you a package filled with quality enhancements and fresh content.
### Exciting PC Features
The PC edition of The Last of Us Part II Remastered incorporates all the upgrades and new additions introduced in the PlayStation 5 version released in 2024, including the thrilling roguelike survival mode, No Return, the Guitar Free Play option, and hours of insightful developer commentary.
Teaming up with Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, we’ve tailored Part II Remastered for PC, featuring enhancements that vividly bring to life the snowy peaks of Jackson, Wyoming, and the rain-soaked streets of Seattle.
This remastered version is optimized for PC, supporting:
– Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution and Frame Generation1
– AMD FSR 3.1 and the upcoming AMD FSR 4 for upscaling and frame generation1
– VSync and customizable framerate limits, including an option for no cap2
– DirectStorage support, among other features.
The game is crafted with PC-specific features such as:
– Adjustable Texture Quality
– LOD Distance Range
– Volumetric Quality
– Shadow Quality
– Ambient Occlusion
– Reflections Quality, and more.
PC players can look forward to ultrawide monitor support3, offering stunning views in Jackson and Seattle across 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide, and even 48:9 resolutions for triple-screen setups.
Enjoy every chapter of Ellie and Abby’s tales in breathtaking 4K resolution2, playable with a diverse range of controllers or with keyboard and mouse. Get fully immersed in the storyline, surrounded by 3D audio that enriches every action-packed and quiet exploration scene4.
Keyboard and mouse users will appreciate new customization options, including complete control remapping and the ability to assign both primary and secondary bindings. You’ll also find an adaptive mode that mixes keyboard and controller inputs. Of course, gamepads are fully supported, and DualSense controllers feature haptic feedback when connected via wire5.
Our development team and partners have dedicated themselves to refining this version, rolling out bug fixes and enhancements to ensure a seamless gaming experience.
The PC version of Part II Remastered offers diverse graphics settings and presets, catering to high-end PCs and handheld gaming devices alike. Below, you’ll find a specification overview for various graphics presets.
### Introducing New No Return Content
With the launch of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC, we’re adding new material for the beloved No Return mode. Two fresh characters, Bill and Marlene from the original The Last of Us, bring their unique styles to the mode. Bill, with his “Smuggler” playstyle, wields a custom pump shotgun from dead drops and earns double rewards, although he cannot dodge melee attacks. Marlene’s “Risk Taker” playstyle includes a Custom Assault Rifle, “All or Nothing” gambits, and the ability to reroute her No Return path once per run.
We’re also expanding No Return with four new maps. Overlook, a vertically complex area atop Seattle, hosts a memorable Seraphite encounter. School sees Ellie and Dina face off against the W.L.F. in an abandoned elementary setting. Streets unfolds in Hillcrest’s overgrown neighborhood, and Nest takes players through an Infected-laden building as Abby. Our community’s feedback on this mode was incredibly positive last year, and we hope these new maps continue to enthrall players.
Worry not, PlayStation 5 users—this adventure isn’t only for PC players. The PS5 gets the new No Return content, along with new Trophies and bug fixes, through a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch on the PC release date6.
### PlayStation Network Log-In Bonuses
Rounding off the features, Part II Remastered supports PlayStation overlay and PSN Trophies, with optional PlayStation Network login. Although it’s not necessary, PC players signing in will receive 50 in-game points for bonus features and a cool new Ellie skin inspired by Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from our upcoming PS5 game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Feast your eyes on this Ellie skin below:
PS5 players can also unlock the Jordan’s jacket skin, included in the 2.0 patch, with bonus points earned in-game.
We’re excited for PC gamers to embark on this breathtaking journey and for both PC and PS5 players to explore our latest additions. Don’t wait—pre-purchase The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store today, leading up to our April 3 release.
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