Update 2: The whole thing was leaking from the back, Sony officially announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered. As previously reported, the game will launch on January 19th, adding graphical improvements, an all-new roguelike survival mode, and the ability to explore some cut content.
But perhaps the most important piece of information is that if you own The Last of Us Part II on PS4, you can upgrade to the remaster for $10. This falls in line with Sony’s previous upgrade path for titles such as Ghost of Tsushima. Furthermore, it is also possible to carry over save data from the PS4 version.
Developer Naughty Dog also shared a ton of screenshots, which we’ve embedded below.
update: According to further leaks, The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be released on January 19, 2024. That date is included in a trailer discovered through the PlayStation Network backend. The trailer doesn’t mention his PC version, only the PS5.
Original story: Following previous reports that The Last of Us: Part II will almost certainly be remastered for PS5, the rumored title has been leaked via the PlayStation Store (more specifically, sites like the one below). PS sale (Using unreleased data from PlayStation Network).
Officially titled The Last of Us Part II Remastered, this PS5 re-release boasts “numerous graphical improvements,” 4K resolution in fidelity mode, improved load times, and full DualSense controller functionality.
It’s what you’d expect, but this remaster seems to take it even further. The product description describes it as “No Return,” a “roguelike survival mode” where you “choose your path through a series of randomized encounters.”
“Play as a host of different unlockable characters, including some previously unplayable in The Last of Us franchise, each with unique gameplay features. The various challenges feature a variety of enemies and memorable locations throughout Part II, all culminating in a tense boss battle. ” Considering how good Part II’s combat system is, this could be a very cool addition.
That’s not all. “Lost Levels” are also included, allowing you to “explore early development versions of three new levels not seen in the original.” It also comes bundled with tons of developer commentary, and there’s also a new “Guitar Free Play” mode where you can unlock additional instruments. fair enough.
As of this writing, the release date for the remaster has not been determined. It’s possible (perhaps even possible) that we’ll get it during The Game Awards next month.
What do you think about this? Does all these new features make you want to go back to The Last of Us: Part II? Or are you dying for an all-new Naughty Dog game? Comment section below Please be prepared for pain.