Naughty Dog officially announced “The Last of Us Part II Remastered”, the remastered version of “The Last of Us Part II” for PlayStation 5.
The long-awaited moment in the gaming world has arrived: Following the leaks last night, Naughty Dog announced a renewed version of “The Last of Us Part II” for PlayStation 5.The Last of Us Part II RemasteredThis renewed version promises to offer gamers a more impressive visual and gaming experience by using the advanced technology of PS5. You can find the official statement made by the company below:
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Official Announcement
The team at Naughty Dog is excited to announce The Last of Us Part II Remastered, the definitive way to experience the sequel to the critically acclaimed The Last of Us, which was first released in 2020. We’re also excited to confirm that you won’t have to wait long for this; Players can jump into Ellie and Abby’s emotional journey on the PlayStation 5 console on January 19, 2024.
Whether you’ve already played and platinum The Last of Us Part II on PlayStation 4, or you’ve just started The Last of Us Part I on PS5 and want to continue the story, Part II Remastered is a great treat for new and returning players from our studio. It will give them plenty of reasons to revisit a story that means something. The gripping campaign returns with technological improvements, new modes, and new behind-the-scenes features that will deepen your understanding of the creation of Part II. Before we reveal what’s in store, take a look at our announcement trailer below.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is designed to allow you to delve deeper into both its development and mechanics. Chief among these is a brand new mode called No Return, a roguelike survival mode designed to let players prove their mettle in random encounters and experience The Last of Us Part II’s combat in a new way.
The mode features a host of playable characters to choose from – some of whom are playable for the first time in The Last of Us series (which you may have seen in our trailer) – each with their own characteristics to suit different play styles. Players will chart their own route with each run, choosing between a variety of stealth and combat encounters that will pit you against a range of enemies and unique twists that can add new, unexpected factors to any encounter.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announcement
Each run will offer a new chance to decide what rewards you’ll receive after each encounter, how you’ll define your character, and more. Unlock more characters, skins and more as you progress through the mode, customize your own runs and compete on a global leaderboard as part of the Daily Run(2). We’re excited to share more information about No Return as we get closer to launch.
For those of you who have played The Last of Us Part II, we know that the parts featuring a playable guitar are a favorite for many, and you budding rockstars have impressed us with your performances. That’s why we’ve introduced a new Guitar Free Play mode that lets you strum the strings of a range of unlockable instruments, use audio FX pedals to modulate your performance, and play as different characters in a variety of in-game locations to customize the mood and feel of your set.
For players new and old alike who want to learn more, we designed Part II Remastered to provide a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at how our studio brought this game to life. The new Lost Levels set in Part II Remastered offers players a unique chance to check out some playable sequences previously cut from the game. These aren’t fully finished levels, but rather early development slices that not only let you see new looks at Part II’s world, but also feature embedded developer commentary to provide richer context. Explore these areas and hear the objectives of each level directly from the team – this is a unique addition for our studio and we’re excited to let players take a look at the creative process.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announcement
We’ve also included newly recorded directorial commentary from director Neil Druckmann, narrative lead Halley Gross, and actors Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Laura Bailey in the campaign’s cutscenes. They came together to provide insight into the story and characters that mean so much to both our team and our fans, and we’re happy to give fans an even better understanding of the team’s approach to this story.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered, native 4K output in Fidelity Mode(1), 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance Mode(1), Unlocked Framerate option for TVs supporting VRR, increased texture resolution, increased Level It will feature improved graphics including -of-Detail distances, improved shadow quality, animation sampling rate, and more. All of this brings the world of Part II’s story to life in richer, smoother detail, from the snow-capped mountains of Jackson, Wyoming to the rain-soaked cityscape of Seattle, Washington, making the first visit or return to Ellie and Abby’s complex journey even more immersive. will make it happen.
Part II Remastered takes advantage of the power and features of the PS5 in more ways, including improved loading times. Part II Remastered also further immerses you in every moment of combat and exploration with DualSense wireless controller haptic feedback and adaptive trigger integration.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announcement
We’ve ensured that Part II’s award-winning suite of accessibility options returns for the PS5 experience, with new additions like Speech to Descriptive Voice and Vibrations that use the DualSense controller to indicate character speech and pacing. The unlockable Speedrun Mode featured in The Last of Us Part I will also be coming to Part II Remastered, allowing players to post their best times. Following The Last of Us Part I, The Last of Us Part II Remastered includes the ability to unlock bonus skins for Ellie, Abby, and their weapons that we’re excited for players to see and capture incredible Photo Mode shots. You can get a first look at some of them in our announcement trailer. Speaking of Photo Mode, we’ve made some additions that The Last of Us Part I players will be familiar with, such as dynamic lighting, Frame Forward and View Direction, and new frame and logo options.
We’re very excited to bring The Last of Us Part II natively to PlayStation 5 as the definitive way to experience the sequel and everything it has to offer, while also offering new and returning fans a deeper level of appreciation for the work that’s been done. Pre-orders for The Last of Us Part, which will be available starting December 5th for both the standard edition and as an exclusive directly from PlayStation in select markets (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Benelux, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria). II Remastered will be available for WLF Edition. Includes a total of 47 Community of Champions trading cards, including a SteelBook® display case, four enamel pins, a Washington Liberation Front Patch, and eight holographic cards. These were Part II players’ favorite cards to collect in-game, and we’re so glad we were able to bring them to life. Check it out below:
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announcement – WLF Edition
And good news for existing owners of The Last of Us Part II on PlayStation 4! At launch, you will be able to upgrade to the digital version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered for 10 USD(3).(4) You will also be able to transfer your saves from the original game to Part II Remastered.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announcement – Upgrade Path Details
We’re excited to share more with you as we approach the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PlayStation 5 on January 19! Pre-orders will begin on December 5.
- (1) 4K resolution requires compatible 4K TV or display.
- (2) Internet connection is required to compete in the Daily Run.
- (3) Price is shown in US currency and may vary by country. Check PS Store at launch on January 19, 2024 for local pricing.
- (4) Upgrades for disc copies of the PS4 version of 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 each time they want to download or play the PS5 digital version.