The Last of Us Part II Remastered Arrives on PC April 3 with New Features and Content

The wait is almost over. The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 3. Naughty Dog is ensuring that both newcomers and returning players get the best experience possible with a wealth of PC-specific enhancements, new No Return content, and additional features.

Whether you’re experiencing Ellie and Abby’s harrowing journey for the first time or looking to relive it with new graphical and gameplay improvements, this version is shaping up to be the definitive way to play.

PC-Specific Features and Enhancements

Bringing The Last of Us Part II Remastered to PC required significant optimizations, and Naughty Dog has collaborated with Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy to deliver a high-quality PC experience.

Key PC features include:

• Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution and AMD FSR 4 support
• Uncapped framerates, VSync, and framerate cap options
• Direct Storage support for faster loading
• Adjustable graphics settings, including:
  • Texture quality
  • LOD distance range
  • Shadow quality
  • Volumetric effects
  • Ambient occlusion
  • Reflections
• Ultrawide support for 21:9, 32:9, and 48:9 triple-monitor setups
• Full controller and keyboard/mouse support with:
  • Full control remapping
  • Primary and secondary key bindings
  • Adaptive mode (combine keyboard and controller inputs)
  • DualSense support with haptic feedback

Players can also experience the entire campaign in stunning 4K resolution and immerse themselves in 3D audio for a more intense and atmospheric journey.

New Content for No Return Mode

The roguelike survival mode No Return is getting major new content on April 3, available on both PC and PS5 via the free 2.0 patch.

New Playable Characters

• Bill (The Last of Us Part I) – Smuggler class
  • Has a custom pump shotgun
  • Receives double rewards from supply drops
  • Stronger against melee attacks but cannot dodge
• Marlene (The Last of Us Part I) – Risk Taker class
  • Equipped with a custom assault rifle
  • Can use "All or Nothing" gambits
  • Can reroute her No Return path once per run

New Maps

• Overlook – A Seraphite battle site with verticality
• School – An abandoned elementary school fought over by the W.L.F.
• Streets – The overgrown Seattle neighbourhood of Hillcrest
• Nest – An infected-infested building from Abby’s campaign

PlayStation Network Log-In Bonuses

PC players can optionally sign in to PlayStation Network for additional perks:

• 50 in-game points for activating bonus features
• A special skin for Ellie featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from the upcoming PS5 game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

This skin will also be available for PS5 players via the 2.0 update.

Pre-Purchase and Release Details

The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches on PC on April 3. Players can pre-purchase now on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

With new content, PC optimizations, and expanded No Return mode, Naughty Dog is ensuring that this is the definitive version of one of the most acclaimed games of all time.