Overview

• The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PS5 on January 19, 2024, following a leak and subsequent confirmation by Sony.
• The remastered version will feature improved loading times, 4K graphics, full integration with the PS5’s new DualSense wireless controller, and a new roguelike survival mode called 'No Return'.
• Owners of the original game will be able to upgrade to the remaster for $10, and save data from the PS4 version can be transferred.
• The new 'No Return' mode will allow players to choose their path through a series of randomized encounters, playing as different unlockable characters, some never-before playable in the franchise.
• Despite the new mode's emphasis on replayability and violence, critics argue it undercuts the game’s main theme of breaking the cycle of violence.