The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has been introduced for PlayStation 5, and it is releasing in January.
Sony and Naughty Dog introduced the information in a single day, a day after the rumored remastered model confirmed up within the PlayStation Network database.
The remastered recreation options technological enhancements, new modes, and behind-the-scenes options.
One mode, titled No Return, is a roguelike survival mode that includes randomized encounters. It features a host of playable characters, some playable for the primary time, every of which comes with particular traits. Each run permits you to select between numerous stealth and fight encounters in opposition to enemies.
Each run provides a choice on the rewards you obtain after every encounter, the way you spec out your character, and extra. Additional characters, skins, and extra will unlock as you progress, and you’ll compete on a worldwide leaderboard as a part of a Daily Run.
The different mode is Guitar Free Play, that includes a bunch of unlockable devices. You can use audio-FX pedals to modulate your efficiency and play as completely different characters in a number of in-game places.
The Last of Us artwork 2 Remastered even incorporates a new set of Lost Levels that includes an opportunity to take a look at some playable sequences beforehand reduce from the sport. These aren’t totally completed ranges however quite early-development slices that embody developer commentary.
A director’s commentary throughout the marketing campaign’s cutscenes from director Neil Druckmann, narrative lead Halley Gross, and actors Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Laura Bailey can be included.
With the remaster, you possibly can count on enhanced graphics, native 4K output in Fidelity Mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance Mode, an Unlocked Framerate possibility for televisions that help VRR, elevated texture decision, elevated Level-of-Detail distances, improved shadow high quality, animation sampling price, and extra. The recreation has improved loading instances, and incorporates DualSense wi-fi controller haptic suggestions and adaptive triggers.
The authentic recreation’s accessibility choices return with the remaster, alongside new additions akin to Descriptive Audio and Speech to Vibrations, the unlockable Speedrun Mode, and the power to unlock bonus skins for Ellie, Abby, and their weapons. Photo Mode returns, this time with dynamic lighting, Frame Forward, and Gaze Direction, in addition to new body and brand choices.
Pre-orders for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will likely be accessible starting December 5 for the usual version and the Remastered W.L.F. Edition. The latter is completely accessible from PlayStation in choose markets. It features a SteelBook show case, 4 enamel pins, a Washington Liberation Front Patch, and 47 Society of Champions buying and selling playing cards – eight are holographic.
Existing house owners of The Last of Us Part 2 on PlayStation 4 can improve to a digital model of the remastered recreation for $10 upon its launch. You’ll additionally have the ability to import your saves from the unique recreation.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered releases on January 19, 2024.