Sony has officially unveiled the PC specifications for The Last of Us Part II Remastered ahead of its eagerly anticipated release on April 3. Alongside the PC specs, Sony has detailed new content for No Return Mode, which will be available on both PC and PlayStation 5, and introduced incentives for players who sign into their PSN accounts.
In a detailed post on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog, with the support of Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, outlined the enhanced features coming to the PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. This release follows a year after its debut on the PlayStation 5.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Features:
Graphics and Performance Enhancements:
- Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution support
- AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 support with upscaling and frame generation
- VSync and framerate cap options, including an uncapped framerate option
- DirectStorage support
- Adjustable settings for Texture Quality, LOD Distance Range, Volumetric Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion, and Reflections Quality
Display and Resolution:
- Support for Ultrawide monitors, including 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide, and 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups
- 4K resolution support
Control Customization:
- Keyboard and mouse control support with new control customization options, including full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings, and an adaptive mode for combining keyboard and controller inputs
- Full gamepad support with DualSense controllers featuring haptic feedback
Sony emphasized that the PC version offers a wide range of graphics settings and presets, ensuring an optimal experience across various hardware, from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices.
The Last of Us Part 2 PC Specs:
No Return Mode Updates:
Sony announced the addition of two new characters to No Return Mode: Bill and Marlene from The Last of Us Part I. Each character brings a unique playstyle to the mode:
- Bill adopts a "Smuggler" playstyle, allowing access to a custom pump shotgun from dead drops and receiving double rewards from drops. He's stronger against melee attacks but cannot dodge.
- Marlene features a "Risk Taker" playstyle with a Custom Assault Rifle, "All or Nothing" gambits, and the ability to reroute her No Return path once per run.
Additionally, four new maps are being introduced to No Return Mode:
- Overlook: Set high above Seattle with verticality, reminiscent of a Seraphites encounter in the campaign.
- School: An abandoned elementary school where Ellie and Dina face off against the W.L.F.
- Streets: Set in the overgrown Seattle neighborhood of Hillcrest.
- Nest: Familiar to players who have played as Abby through an Infected-infested building.
All new No Return content, along with new Trophies and bug fixes, will be available on PS5 simultaneously with the PC launch through a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch.
PSN Sign-In Incentives:
While The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PC features an optional PSN log-in, players who choose to sign in will gain access to the PlayStation overlay and PSN Trophies. As an added incentive, Sony offers 50 in-game points to activate bonus features and a new skin for Ellie featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from Naughty Dog’s upcoming PS5 game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
PS5 players can also unlock the Jordan’s jacket skin through the 2.0 patch using in-game bonus points.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet:
Neil Druckmann, the director of The Last of Us, recently shared insights into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has been in development for four years. The game, starring Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun, is set in an alternate historical timeline and explores themes of faith and religion.
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2:
The PC release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered comes ahead of Season 2 of HBO's acclaimed TV adaptation. Showrunners Druckmann and Craig Mazin have confirmed the return of spores, which were omitted from Season 1.
This comprehensive update from Sony not only enhances the gaming experience for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC but also enriches the No Return Mode across platforms, offering players new challenges and rewards.
