Is The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Worth The Upgrade?

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Naughty Dog fans have been sitting around since the fateful release of The Last of Us Part 2 on the 19^th of January 2020 to see if the ingenious game development studio would be bringing out a sequel for one of the most beloved game franchises of the last 20 years, The Last of Us. While those hoping for a sequel are still left with questions, fans are elated to have received a remastered version of The Last of Us Part 2 for the PlayStation 5, but is the upgrade worth it?

In November 2023, Naughty Dog announced they were ready to unleash the remastered version of one of their most highly-rated games, The Last of Us Part 2. Exactly four years after the game’s initial release, The Last of Us Part 2: Remastered is finally available on the PlayStation Store. Unlike many distributors and game companies who expect you to buy the game fresh each time there is a console upgrade or a remaster, The Last of Us fans who play on PlayStation 5 can upgrade the original PlayStation 4 version for their newer consoles at just $10. In contrast, a new copy of the remastered game costs $49.99.

In general, when a game is remastered by Naughty Dog, it is released with polished graphics, a few game upgrades to make the product run on the more upgraded system, and new modes and trophies, all of which cater to both new players who might be picking up the game for the first time as well as past players who have loved the game before. We took a look and played the game so we could tell you if we think the upgrade is worth it or not, and here’s how it went.

The Last of Us Part II – You’ll Fall In Love With Ellie And Joel Again

When the game first came out in 2020, it was already beautiful and pushed the limits of what the PlayStation 4 could render. There were lens flares that made the already cinematic game feel even more pleasing. Like you were playing a movie, there were stunning effects like the snow changing texture when you walked through it, snow falling off of trees when you bumped into