The Last of Us Part 2 is getting a PlayStation 5 remaster in January
Following a swirl of reports earlier this year suggesting a new version of The Last of Us Part 2 was in the works, Naughty Dog has confirmed a remaster of its survival horror sequel — promising «technological improvements, new modes, and new behind-the-scenes features»- will launch for PlayStation 5 on 19th January 2024.
The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla made comments about «new editions» of The Last of Us Part 2 in July, a Naughty Dog developer referenced a «remastered» version in October on LinkedIN, and a recent PlayStation databse sighting all but gave the game away. Now, though, it's official, with Naughty Dog sharing the news in a post on the PlayStation Blog.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will be a native PlayStation 5 version of the 2020 PlayStation 4 original promising variuos visual enhancements, including increased level-of-detail distances, improved shadow quality, improved animation sampling rates, and more. It'll feature two graphics modes — Fidelity and Performance, running at 4K and 1440p upscaled to 4K respectively — as well as an unlocked framerate option for VRR TVs.
There's also talk of improved loading times, support for haptic feedback and adaptive triggers via the DualSense wireless controller, plus enhancements to Photo Mode (including unlockable bonus skins for Ellie, Abby, and their weapons) based on the features seen in The Last of Us Part 1. Additionally, Part 2 Remastered will include a number of new accessibility options to complement those in the original, including Descriptive Audio and Speech to Vibrations.
«It all brings the world of Part 2's story to life in richer and smoother detail,» claims Naughty Dog in its announcement, «from the snow-swept mountains of Jackson,
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