The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is just days away from its official release on PlayStation 5. Coming from Naughty Dog, the upcoming remaster is essentially a dedicated PS5 port of the highly polarizing sequel to one of the best story-driven singles ever. Despite some new additions and game modes, players feel there.
Although marketed as a remaster, the upcoming title also features exclusive new content that wasn’t part of the original PS4 release, such as a lost level, as well as an interesting, roguelike add-on, No Return. While the game costs $49.99 on PS5, those who already own the original PS4 title can get the remaster for less.
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered upgrade for players who own the PS4 version, including details on remaster prices, new additions and more.
How to upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster on PS5?
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is scheduled for release on January 19, 2023, exclusively for PS5. Unlike Naughty Dog’s previous title, The Last of Us Part 1, which was a complete remake built from the ground up for the PlayStation 5, the upcoming remaster is a PS5 port of the original PS4 release, similar to the director’s cut of Death Stranding.
As such, if you already own the PS4 version, you can choose to either buy the remaster for $50 or get the PS5 upgrade for $10. This applies to both the digital and physical editions of the PS4 release. However, note that you will only be entitled to the digital edition of the remaster if you choose to upgrade the PS4 version of The Last of Us Part 2 via the PS Store.
To get an upgrade:
- Go to the PS Store through your console’s dashboard (you can also upgrade through the PS app for Android and iOS).
- Inside the PS Store, search for The Last of Us Part 2.
- If you already have the PS4 version of the game linked to your PSN account, you’ll be given the option to upgrade to the remaster for $9.99.
It should be mentioned that there is no pre-order option for the upgrade. To get the upgrade, you have to wait until the official release of the game.
What are the new additions to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
Although The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is marketed as a current-gen port of the sequel, it is much more than a traditional remaster. In addition to graphical and gameplay-related improvements thanks to the capabilities of Sony’s current-gen console hardware, the upcoming remaster also features several new game modes and levels.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered comes packed with support for the usual PlayStation 5 bells and whistles, such as support for DualSense haptics, VRR, and 3D audio for player immersion. The game also features quality-of-life improvements such as faster loading, as well as multiple graphics modes.
The remaster also comes packed with lost levels, which are essentially cut levels from the original game, giving players a fresh look at the world of The Last of Us Part 2. It also includes a director’s commentary on various key cutscenes from the campaign. Fans provide insight into the development and concept of the game.
Finally, the remaster also features a new game mode, No Return, which brings a roguelike spin to the action-packed gameplay of The Last of Us Part 2, similar to the recently released free Valhalla DLC for God of War Ragnarok.