Sony Unveils The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Specs and New No Return Content

Sony has officially released the PC specifications for The Last of Us Part II Remastered ahead of its much-anticipated release on April 3. Alongside these details, Sony has also shared information about PSN sign-in incentives and announced exciting new content for No Return Mode, which will be available on both PC and PlayStation 5.

In a recent post on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog, with support from Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, highlighted the advanced features tailored for the PC version of the game. This version follows a year after its debut on the PlayStation 5, promising enhanced gameplay and visual experiences for PC users.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Features:

• Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution support
• AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 support with upscaling and frame generation
• VSync and framerate cap options, including an uncapped framerate option
• DirectStorage support
• Adjustable Texture Quality
• LOD Distance Range
• Volumetric Quality
• Shadow Quality
• Ambient Occlusion
• Reflections Quality

The game also supports ultrawide monitors, allowing for gameplay in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide, and even 48:9 resolutions, catering to triple-monitor setups. Players can enjoy the game in 4K resolution, with a variety of controller options including keyboard and mouse, and immersive 3D audio. Keyboard and mouse controls come with extensive customization options such as full control remapping and an adaptive mode for combined keyboard and controller use. DualSense controllers on PC will also feature full haptic feedback.

Sony emphasized that The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC offers a broad range of graphics settings and presets, ensuring an optimal experience across a spectrum of hardware, from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices.

The Last of Us Part 2 PC Specs:

New Content for No Return Mode:

For fans of No Return Mode, Sony is introducing two new characters, Bill and Marlene, from The Last of Us Part I. Bill embodies a "Smuggler" playstyle, enabling access to a custom pump shotgun and earning double rewards from drops. He's resilient against melee attacks but unable to dodge. Marlene, on the other hand, adopts a "Risk Taker" approach, equipped with a Custom Assault Rifle and the ability to reroute her path once per run.

Additionally, four new maps are set to enrich No Return Mode: Overlook, School, Streets, and Nest. Each map brings its own unique setting and challenges, from the heights of Seattle to the eerie corridors of an abandoned school.

All new No Return content, along with new Trophies and bug fixes, will be available on PS5 simultaneously with the PC launch through a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch.

PSN Sign-In Incentives:

While The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC features an optional PSN log-in, those who choose to sign in can access the PlayStation overlay, PSN Trophies, and additional incentives. These include 50 in-game points for bonus features and a new skin for Ellie featuring Jordan A. Mun's jacket from Naughty Dog's upcoming PS5 game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. PS5 players can also unlock this skin through the 2.0 patch using in-game bonus points.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet:

In related news, The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann recently provided insights into the development of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This new game, which has been in development for four years, explores themes of faith and religion in an alternate historical timeline, starring Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun.

The PC release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered comes just before Season 2 of HBO's acclaimed TV series adaptation, with showrunners Druckmann and Craig Mazin confirming the return of spores, a feature omitted from the first season.