Naughty Dog has announced the release of Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PlayStation 5. The announcement came officially after a few reliable leaks surfaced on the Internet and as stated in the leaks, Naughty Dog has confirmed that the game is set to be launched on January 19, 2024.
Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a sequel and revamped version of the original game which was launched on PS4 in 2020. Naughty Dog also announced more details on the new upcoming release on PlayStation 5 along with an announcement trailer.
Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Set to Launch on PlayStation 5 (PS5) in Early 2024
Notably, owners of The Last of Us Part II on PS4 can upgrade to a digital edition of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5 for $10 USD. Part II Remastered will also support the import of saved files.
However, Naughty Dog has made clear that upgrades for PS4 disc copies are only available if you own a PS5 with a disc drive. “Owners of PS4 disc copies must insert them into the PS5 every time they want to download or play the PS5 digital version,” states Naughty Dog on their blog.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered was created to allow you to delve further into the game’s creation and mechanics. The title highlights are headlined by a new roguelike โNo Returnโ mode, which sounds very involved. You will get to select a character from a group, then you strive to survive in “randomized encounters”โit’s unclear whether real maps are randomizedโwith the goal of winning meta-progression to improve your character’s skills, unlock cosmetics, and compete on global daily challenge leaderboards.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered will have improved graphics, such as native 4K output1 in Fidelity Mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K1 in Performance Mode, an Unlocked Framerate option for VRR-capable TVs, increased texture resolution, increased Level-of-Detail distances, improved shadow quality, animation sampling rate, and more.
The company is also introducing behind-the-scenes elements, including a slew of comments from various creatives, including voice actors, and many additional “lost levels” that allow you to go through regions eliminated from the original Part II release.
A speedrun challenge level, elevated photo-taking capability, extra skins for various characters, and extended guitar playing will broaden the sound options and allow you to host opportunistic mini-concerts in various places are also on the way.
Pre-orders for the game will be available from December 5 at the PlayStation Store directly in select markets like the US, UK and more. The game is available in a couple of editions including the standard version (base game) and the W.L.F. Edition. The W.L.F edition is priced higher than the standard edition and will come in a SteelBook case and include four enamel pins, a clothing patch, and physical versions of 47 trading cards from inside the game.
The developers have not revealed the remastered version for the PC.
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