Your Favorite Character Is Back In TLOU 2 Remastered's New Game Mode

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A fan-favorite character from is back for the remastered version of the game after not being officially controllable when the game was first released back in 2020. Despite only being three years old, the critically-acclaimed survival horror by Naughty Dog is getting a revamped version, optimized for PlayStation 5 consoles. includes a series of graphic and performance tweaks that make the game look and run better on PS5. Aside from technical improvements, the remaster also includes “” one of which allows players to control a beloved character who was not abundantly present in the original version.

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The remastered version of will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles on January 19, 2024. The fact that it will be unavailable for previous-generation hardware speaks to the fact that its technical upgrades can only be run on current-gen consoles like the PS5 itself. Aside from a revamped experience into the bittersweet story of survival and violence told in the game, players will have another reason to revisit the title: a new game mode in . Although the gameplay experience offered by it may be enough to attract players, it also allows them to control a classic fan-favorite character.

While he was not controllable in the base version of the game, Joel will finally be playable in through the No Return mode. He is still not controllable in the campaign, but players can pick him in the alternative game mode. The information was confirmed by a trailer posted on the official channel on YouTube. In the character selection stage, Joel’s name appears among many others. He is blocked, indicating that players may have to accomplish a few other deeds before being able to