The Last of Us Part II Remastered
What is The Last of Us Part II Remastered?
EXPERIENCE ELLIE AND ABBY’S EMOTIONAL JOURNEYS, REMASTERED FOR PS5
Play the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, remastered for the PlayStation®5 console. Relive or play for the first time Ellie and Abby’s story, now with graphical enhancements, new gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, full DualSense® wireless controller integration, and more.
Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure.
THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED KEY FEATURES
Experience an array of technical enhancements that make The Last of Us Part II Remastered the definitive way to play Ellie and Abby’s critically acclaimed story.
Native PS5 enhancements
Built for the PS5, The Last of Us Part II Remastered enhances the original PS4 game in ways not possible before. Visual performance now includes native 4K1 output in Fidelity Mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance Mode, and an Unlocked Framerate option for TVs that support VRR. The Last of Us Part II Remastered also includes improved load times to let you jump right back into the action. Descriptive Audio and Speech to Vibrations have also been added to The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s suite of accessibility features.
No Return – A roguelike survival mode
Experience deep combat via an entirely new mode! Survive as long as you can in each run as you choose your path through a series of randomized encounters featuring different foes and memorable locations from throughout The Last of Us Part II, all culminating in tense boss battles.
Unique gameplay modifiers can offer new and unexpected challenges as you fight to succeed – and survive – in a host of different encounter types. Play as a variety of characters including never-before-playable characters like Dina, Jesse, Lev, Tommy and more,2 each with unique traits to offer different playstyles, and unlock skins for them as you progress to use in the mode. Find out more about No Return.
New ways to play
Delve deeper into this beloved adventure and learn how the original game was created. Lost Levels let you explore early-development versions of three new levels not seen in the original The Last of Us Part II: Sewers, Jackson Party and Boar Hunt. Enjoy hours of new developer commentary about The Last of Us Part II’s development as you experience the game.
Live up to your musical potential with Guitar Free Play, which includes new instruments2, or take on the new Speedrun Mode2 and post your best times. Take incredible Photo Mode shots with additions like dynamic lighting, Frame Forward, and Gaze Direction, as well as new frame and logo options.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered also features brand new unlockable character and weapon skins for players to use for both Ellie and Abby.
Graphical improvements and full DualSense® wireless controller support
The beautiful yet dangerous world of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is brought to new life on the PS5. This version features increased texture resolution, increased Level-of-Detail distances, improved shadow quality, animation sampling rate, and more. The Last of Us Part II Remastered also makes full use of the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to allow every weapon to feel distinct and convey an increased sense of presence in your surroundings as you explore the snowy mountains of Jackson and the rain-drenched city streets of Seattle.
14K requires 4K display.
2Game progression required to unlock.
UPGRADE TO THE PS5 REMASTER
PS5 features include:
- Exclusive roguelike survival mode
- Lost levels
- Full DualSense® Wireless controller integration
- New outfits
- Guitar free play
- Graphical enhancements
*Price shown in U.S. currency and may vary by country. Check PS Store at launch on January 19, 2024 for local pricing. The upgrade will be available starting at launch on January 19, 2024. Owners of PS4 disc copies must insert them into the PS5 every time they want to download or play the PS5 digital version. PS4 game disc owners who buy the PS5 Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5 version for the discounted price.
How to upgrade
Players who purchased The Last of Us Part II have the option to pay an additional fee to upgrade to The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The upgrade, along with local upgrade pricing, will be available on the PlayStation Store starting at launch on January 19, 2024.
Upgrades for disc copies of the PS4 version of The Last of Us Part II are only available if you have a PlayStation®5 console 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.
THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED: GAME NIGHTS SERIES
Game Nights is a discussion series with special guests that unpacks the complex characters, breathtaking story and riveting gameplay of The Last of Us Part II Remastered experience.
Episode 1:
Naughty Dog’s Matthew Gallant reveals what’s behind The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Episode 2:
Clinical Therapist Shani Tran breaks down the unforgettable characters from The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Episode 3:
Gaming Analyst Andrea Rene explores the immersive cinematic quality and must-play story of The Last of Us Part II Remastered.