The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Features, New No Return Content Detailed

We’re just a few weeks away from The Last of Us Part II Remastered arriving on PC on April 3, and we here at Naughty Dog wanted to make sure players were prepared for the journey ahead. Whether it’s your first time experiencing Ellie and Abby’s acclaimed stories, or you’ve previously played and are excited to jump in via a new format, we have plenty of quality-of-life features and even new content in store.

The PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered brings with it all the improvements and new features added in the PlayStation 5 version released in 2024, such as the roguelike survival mode No Return, Guitar Free Play, and hours of developer commentary.

And in partnership with our friends at Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, Part II Remastered has been brought to PC with plenty of PC-centric quality-of-life features that further bring the snow-covered mountains of Jackson, Wyoming and the rainswept streets of Seattle, Washington to beautiful life.

This version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is optimized for PC with Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution support(1), AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 support with upscaling and frame generation(1), VSync and framerate cap options, including an uncapped framerate option(2), DirectStorage support, and more. It has been developed with features designed specifically for PC, including adjustable Texture Quality, LOD Distance Range, Volumetric Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion, Reflections Quality, and more.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will feature support for Ultrawide monitors(3), so players will be able to take in the stunning vistas of Jackson and the harsh streets of Seattle with gameplay supported in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide and even 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups. And take in every chapter of Ellie and Abby’s journeys in stunning 4K resolution(2) while playing either via various supported controllers as well as keyboard and mouse controls. And immerse yourself in the story with 3D audio surrounding you in every tense moment of action and each quiet scene of exploration.(4)

Keyboard and mouse control support includes a host of new control customization options, like full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings for keyboard and mouse control, an adaptive mode that allows players to combine keyboard and controller inputs, and more. Part II Remastered on PC will feature full gamepad support, while DualSense controllers are supported and feature full haptic feedback.(5)

As our team and partners have been hard at work on this version, we’ll also be introducing a host of bug fixes and various improvements to offer as smooth a play experience as possible.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC offers a wide range of graphics settings and presets, to ensure the best possible experience on hardware ranging from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices. Below you'll find an overview of recommended specifications for a variety of graphics presets.

Additionally, coming at launch for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will be a host of new content for our fan-favorite No Return mode. Two new characters are being introduced for the mode – The Last of Us Part I’s Bill and Marlene. Like with each No Return combatant, these characters offer their own unique playstyles, and should offer both new and returning fans an exciting new opportunity to test their mettle. Bill is a “Smuggler” playstyle who can access a custom pump shotgun from dead drops, and receives double rewards from drops as well. He's stronger against melee attacks but can't dodge. Marlene, meanwhile, features a “Risk Taker” playstyle that includes a Custom Assault Rifle, “All or Nothing” gambits, can reroute her No Return path once per run, and more.

Four new maps have also been added to No Return. Overlook, which is set high above the city of Seattle and features plenty of verticality, is the memorable site of a Seraphites encounter in the campaign. School is, during the campaign, the abandoned elementary school in which Ellie and Dina face off against the W.L.F. Streets is set in the overgrown Seattle neighborhood of Hillcrest, while Nest will be familiar to players who have played as Abby through an Infected-infested building. We’ve been so overjoyed about the reaction to this mode since Part II Remastered debuted on PS5 last year, and we hope these new maps further offer more variability and thrills as players tackle new runs.

Speaking of PlayStation 5 players, fear not – this new No Return content, as well as accompanying new Trophies and additional bug fixes – will be available day-and-date with the PC launch via a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch.(6)

Last but not least, Part II Remastered on PC will support PlayStation overlay and PSN Trophies with an optional account for PlayStation Network log-in.

While not required, those on PC who do sign in with their account for PlayStation Network will also gain access to 50 in-game points to activate bonus features, as well as a new skin for Ellie featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from our new game in development for PS5, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Get a first look at the skin below:

PS5 players will also be able to unlock the Jordan’s jacket skin, as it will be included in the 2.0.0 patch and unlockable via in-game bonus points.

We're also proud to showcase a The Last of Us Part II Remastered Steam Deck Startup Movie, created by our own graphic designer Jason Ferry. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos of its creation, as well as Jason's creative process to bring it to life:

"I was really excited to try a different approach for The Last of Us Part II Remastered's Steam Startup Movie. For The Last of Us Part I's, real mold was grown in the shape of the Steam Deck logo. The mold represented the catalyst for Part I's story but, for Part II’s Movie, growing mold again wouldn’t work. As the story, much like the mold, grew to be more complex and expansive, we wanted to focus on the relationships among Part II's cast and the actions that both solidify and shatter their relationships. For this, broken glass was the perfect fit.

For the glass to break in the shape of the Steam Deck logo, I wanted it to be done practically. Glass was cut manually, stomped on, and shot, but nothing looked quite right. Sometimes the cracks weren’t exaggerated enough, sometimes the logo wouldn’t break cleanly, and sometimes the glass flew too far to be put back together (I’m still finding bits of glass throughout my garage).

The best results came from placing the glass atop a sheet of acrylic and dropping a hammer on them both. The acrylic kept the glass from sliding too far and let me move the whole assembly onto the scanner. After some editing, the shape of the logo was tightened up and led to the final composition."

We can’t wait for PC players to experience this incredible journey, and for both PC and PS5 players to enjoy our new suite of content in just a few weeks. For now, you can pre-purchase The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store ahead of the April 3 release.

(1) Compatible PC and display device required.
(2) Compatible TV or display device required.
(3) Compatible PC and graphics card required.
(4) 3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Setup required.
(5) Wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game DualSense controller features.
(6) Internet connection required.