The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PS5 is officially revealed

The rumors were true: remastering The Last of Us Part 2 It’s official for PS5. Sony and Naughty Dog announced the game’s launch on Friday evening (early morning in Europe) after numerous leaks throughout the day. Official name of the game The Last of Us Part 2 Update.

As expected, this version will feature graphical enhancements designed to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5’s hardware. But it will also introduce additional content and a new game mode to make the game even more complete.

Regarding visual optimization, The Last of Us Part 2 Update will have a higher level of detail compared to the original PS4 version. Additionally, it includes the best shadows and textures. Most notable though, without a doubt, will be the ability to play in native 4K if the game is running in Fidelity mode. Those who prefer higher FPS can run it in Performance mode at 1440p, upscaled to 4K. In both cases, you will need a monitor or 4K TV.

Besides, The Last of Us Part 2 Update will look to take advantage of the PS5’s variable refresh rate support. That’s why he’ll offer the opportunity unlock frame rate when played back on a VRR compatible TV.

Native version The Last of Us Part 2 for PlayStation 5 will also provide deep controller integration DualSense. This will allow players to take advantage of adaptive triggers and haptic feedback to make controls more immersive, no matter the circumstances of the scene. For example, to have greater sensitivity during moments of stealth and exploration, as well as a more accurate experience during combat.

The Last of Us Part 2 Update– New game mode and additional content

Perhaps the most important addition The Last of Us Part 2 Update be a new game mode No refund (No return). Players will have to try on the role of different characters. They are trying to survive for a certain amount of time in a dungeon type scenario., where their decisions will ultimately affect the type and number of enemies they will face along the way. This modality will include rewards and unlockability. Shells or more characters.

Other features debuting in The Last of Us Part 2 for PS5 they will be Free Guitar Mode and Lost Levels. The first is something that composer Gustavo Santaolalla suggested a few months ago. Users will be able to perform songs with different string instruments and characters, as well as enjoy sound effects and other additional features.

The second is a tour of the scenarios that were part of the original version of the game. Part II and that they were resolved before their 2020 launch. It is worth clarifying that they have not been finalized, but are intended to provide an opportunity to look “behind the scenes”, using the comments of the Naughty Dog developers.

Availability and price

Reserves The Last of Us Part 2 Update They will open on December 5 next year. The game will be available at January 19, 2024. In addition to the regular releases (physical and digital), Naughty Dog and Sony will release a special edition called VLF edition. It will only be available in 9 countries. among them Spain.

Those who purchase VLF edition from The Last of Us Part 2 Update for PS5, they will receive the physical game and additional digital content in a steel box. Set includes 47 cards Society of Champions (8 of them holographic), 4 badges and a patch of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF).

Unfortunately, Sony has not yet revealed the price of either version. The Last of Us Part 2 Update. Of course, there is good news for those who bought the original game on PlayStation 4. The Japanese company will allow you to get a new remastered edition for PS5. in exchange for only 10 dollars. And the best part is that you will be able to import your saved evolution into the 2020 game.

Without a doubt, this is very good news, since fans who have already purchased The Last of Us Part 2 They wondered if they would have to pay full price for the PS5 remaster again. In any case, there are some important points that are indicated in the fine print in the advertisement.

Those who access update You will receive a digital copy The Last of Us Part 2 Update, but they will definitely need a PlayStation 5 with a disc drive. Because? Because They will have to insert the original PS4 game disc both to download the new version and every time they want to play it..