Yesterday it was just a rumor, today it's official. Sony and Naughty Dog have released a remastered version of... The Last Of Us Part II announced, which will be released on January 19, 2024. We have summarized all the details for you here.
According to Sony, the remastered edition offers numerous reasons to immerse oneself once again in the dramatic story of Joel and Ellie. These include technical improvements throughout the game, new modes and features, as well as more insights into the making of Part II.
The most important new feature will be a brand new mode called No return It's a game that takes a rogue-like approach, where players can prove themselves in random encounters. Players will encounter a variety of playable characters (including brand new ones), each with their own unique attributes that allow for individual playstyles, including stealth and combat. Enemies also appear unexpectedly, each time bringing unforeseen challenges. Rewards include... No return then items like skins and more.
Also included is the unlockable Speedrun mode from Part I, which allows players to share their best times and unlock additional bonus skins for Ellie, Abby, and their weapons. The photo mode is also being upgraded, including dynamic lighting, frame forward and view direction, as well as new frame and logo options.
New guitar free-play mode
Those who have already played the original can also look forward to a new feature previously introduced by the game's composer. implied This introduces a new guitar free-play mode that allows players to strum the strings of a variety of unlockable instruments, use audio FX pedals, and modulate the gameplay. This will be possible with different characters in multiple locations, each with its own distinct atmosphere.
Playable Behind-the-Scenes
To get a more behind-the-scenes look at The Last of Us: Part II To offer a glimpse into the story, a new series of Lost Levels has been created. These provide the opportunity to try out playable sequences that were previously cut from the game. This also includes embedded developer commentary to provide context. Additionally, newly recorded director's commentary has been added to the campaign cutscenes, featuring Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross, and actors Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Laura Bailey. This is intended to provide further insight into the story and characters.
“This is a unique innovation for our studio, and we are excited to give players a glimpse into the creative process. […] We are also excited to give fans an even better understanding of the team’s approach to this story.”
PlayStation Blog
On the technical side, it presents itself The Last of Us Part II Remastered now native 4K in Fidelity mode, 1440p upscaled in Performance mode, an unlock framerate option for TVs that support VRR, increased texture resolution, increased detail accuracy, improved shadow quality, animation sampling rate and more, making the already beautiful game look even better.
This is complemented by features such as improved loading times, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers, which allow you to experience the dramatic moments even more intensely. Various accessibility options also play a major role.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered WLF Edition
As a final highlight, the The Last of Us Part II Remastered WLF Edition This includes a steelbook, four pins, a Washington Liberation front patch, and 47 Society of Champions trading cards, including eight hologram cards. Pre-orders begin on December 05, 2023.
Who visites The Last of Us: Part II already Those who own the PS4 version can upgrade to the remastered version for 10 EUR.
This is a fictional conversation...nothing more!
Some people act as if their own father or uncle had been killed with a golf club….
Emotions are fine when you're doing a hobby, but you don't have to react too childishly... Just my opinion 🙂
Well, maybe Abby Zilla will have her golf club as a special weapon in the new Mercenaries mode.
Perhaps this should be introduced as a fourth weapon type in God of War… that's just my opinion, and yes, you don't mean it ironically, I understand ;)
Furthermore, if it's all just fictional entertainment, why defend Sony's first-party games against Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed, or FIFA if people supposedly aren't as emotionally attached to the brands? Then why not just celebrate the other games just as much? Isn't this emotional connection to brands and studios actually the reason why someone buys PlayStation hardware and not other hardware?
I'm just asking for a friend.
And yes, for me Joel is the figurehead of this entire franchise; the concerns of other characters don't interest me.
We've already covered all these topics: sci-fi without Ryu, Ken, and Akuma is some no-name fighting game.
Someone feels personally attacked.
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Dude, they're just games, so get a grip! You'd think games and their made-up characters were your whole life! I hope someone takes that toy away from you if you can't handle it properly! Now, focus on more important things in life 😉
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Attention… anger and justification incoming…
No, no justification needed. You'd do well to question your beloved companies for once, but with your blinded-up beliefs, all hope is lost. ;)
Are you daydreaming again? I've been criticizing Sony this entire generation for not communicating and not putting on a decent show yet… So far, I've praised Naughty Dog and Santa Monika… Although I found the TLoU Part 1 remake unnecessary and thought GoW Ragnarök was worse than GoW 2018…
So don't make up some nonsense here!
But as I said, they're all just games for entertainment, nothing more. So no need to hyperventilate again...
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The "dream team" is complaining again, as always...
Of course, someone has to show the deluded the way, or you can look forward to the Lou Part 2 remake on the PS6 soon, a from-ground-up version.
Then let me put it in a politically correct way.
I'm really looking forward to using up the leftovers from Factions 2 mode for €10; finally, Joel can move around the way they could have in Part 1, but didn't because... reasons.
Please release a Days Gone remaster; I can no longer play the game without adaptive triggers.
A truly great drama; no other game shows so clearly what can happen to a former top studio when the wrong people are in charge.