The Last of Us Part II Composer Reportedly Suggests Naughty Dog Is Working on an Enhanced PS5 Version

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The Last of Us Part II might be getting a new enhanced version for the PS5 soon. In a recent interview, composer Gustavo Santaolalla alluded that ‘new editions' of the game are in the works at Naughty Dog, which would also expand on his character's cameo appearance. Spanish-language website Vandal first broke the news, adding that in the new version, players will be able to ‘make [him/ Santaolalla's character] play certain songs.' It is possible that this could be delivered in the form of mini-games, as seen in the original version, where you could have the lead character Ellie play a myriad of songs by cycling through a bunch of notes.

For the uninitiated, Santaolalla's character briefly appeared in The Last of Us Part II's original PS4 version, silently strumming away at a banjo in the bustling Jackson City, while rocking on a chair next to his dog. The Argentine musician contributed multiple tracks to the original 2013 game and the recent television adaptation from HBO, which explains his cameo in the game. It's worth noting that developer Naughty Dog is yet to make any announcement regarding plans for the purported PS5 version mentioned in the report. While the wildly polarising sequel received a PS5 performance patch in 2021 that targeted 60fps framerate output, it would appear that the studio is looking to further enhance the experience.

Reports from last year suggested that the studio was working on a director's cut for The Last of Us Part 2, which if true, is how a port is likely to make its way to PC gamers. Naughty Dog previously ported The Last of Us Part I (remake) to PC, roughly half a year after the PS5 release in August 2022 — a release pattern that could be repeated, with Sony PlayStation prioritising its