Sony has officially unveiled the PC specifications for The Last of Us Part II Remastered ahead of its much-anticipated April 3 release date. In addition to the PC specs, Sony has also detailed PSN sign-in incentives and announced exciting new content for the No Return Mode, which will be available on both PC and PlayStation 5.
In a detailed post on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog, along with support from Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, highlighted the enhanced features coming to the PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. This release follows a year after the PlayStation 5 version hit the market.
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
- DirectStorage support
- Adjustable settings for Texture Quality, LOD Distance Range, Volumetric Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion, and Reflections Quality
Display and Audio:
- Support for Ultrawide monitors, including 21:9, 32:9, and 48:9 resolutions, with compatibility for triple-monitor setups
- 4K resolution support
- 3D audio for an immersive experience
Control Customization:
- Full support for keyboard and mouse 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 offering haptic feedback
Sony emphasized that The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC is designed to cater to a wide range of hardware, from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices, ensuring an optimal gaming experience for all players.
The Last of Us Part 2 PC Specs:
TLOU 2 Remastered PC specs. Image credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.
No Return Mode Updates:
Sony is expanding the No Return Mode with the addition of two new characters from The Last of Us Part I: Bill and Marlene. Each character brings a unique playstyle to the mode:
- Bill adopts a "Smuggler" playstyle, equipped with a custom pump shotgun accessible from dead drops, and receives double rewards from drops. He's stronger against melee attacks but cannot dodge.
- Marlene features a "Risk Taker" playstyle, equipped with a Custom Assault Rifle and "All or Nothing" gambits, with the ability to reroute her No Return path once per run.
New characters are coming to No Return mode. Image credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Additionally, four new maps are being introduced to No Return Mode:
- Overlook: Set high above Seattle with vertical gameplay, 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.
No Return is set for four new maps. Image credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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:
In line with Sony's recent policy changes regarding PlayStation Network requirements, The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC offers an optional PSN log-in. Players who sign in with their PSN account will gain access to the PlayStation overlay, PSN Trophies, and 50 in-game points to activate bonus features. Additionally, they will receive a new skin for Ellie featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from Naughty Dog’s upcoming PS5 game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Ellie has a new skin featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from 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:
Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, the director of The Last of Us, shared insights into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has been in development for four years. In an interview with Alex Garland, Druckmann discussed the game's focus on themes of faith and religion, set in an alternate historical timeline with a prominent, evolving religion. The game stars Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun.
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 with new content, ensuring players have plenty to look forward to on both PC and PlayStation 5.
