Everything You Need to Know Before The Last of Us Part 1 Launches

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Thanks to several factors, the run-up to The Last of Us Part 1's launch has been an intriguing ride. Having leaked months in advance of Naughty Dog’s official unveiling, fans have had a long time to mull the project over in their minds. Since the studio pulled back the curtain on its PS5 remake during this year’s Summer Game Fest, it’s fair to say that discourse surrounding those thoughts has continued to be polarizing online.

Remaking a game that many consider to be a modern classic was never going to be an easy task for Naughty Dog. Now that reviews of The Last of Us Part 1 are starting to hit the internet, it appears as though the studio has done a solid job living up to its own legacy. While there’s been questions regarding Sony’s decision to green-light a new version of a game that launched in 2013, it’s easy to see fans flocking to the experience when it launches on September 2. With that in mind, there are some things fans should keep in mind as they prepare to reacquaint themselves with Joel and Ellie’s story.

The Last of Us Part 1 Review

Even though the term ‘remake’ has often been attributed to games that have failed to live up to the truest meaning of the word, the same can’t be said for The Last of Us Part 1. In order to modernize and bring the experience inline with the series’ second installment, Naughty Dog has rebuilt its PS3 game from the ground-up for the PS5. From just a quick glance at the footage and side-by-side photos that have been released to the public, it’s clear that this has had a profound impact on the game’s visual identity. Everything from the environments, characters, and lighting, have all been improved and brought forward a generation.

Large sections of The Last of Us Part 1‘s environments