Sony Wants The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC Players to Sign Into PSN, Offers Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Skin for Ellie as an Incentive

Sony has officially unveiled the PC specifications for *The Last of Us Part II Remastered* ahead of its eagerly anticipated April 3 release date. This announcement, coupled with details on new content for No Return Mode and enticing PSN sign-in incentives, has fans buzzing with excitement. In a detailed post on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog, along with support studios Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, highlighted the enhancements and features that will be available in the PC version, which follows a year after its debut on the PlayStation 5.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Features

The PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is packed with a variety of advanced graphical and performance options to cater to a wide range of hardware capabilities. Here's a rundown of what players can expect:

• Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution support
• AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 support with upscaling and frame generation
• VSync and framerate cap options, including an uncapped framerate
• DirectStorage support
• Adjustable settings for Texture Quality, LOD Distance Range, Volumetric Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion, and Reflections Quality
• Support for Ultrawide monitors, enabling gameplay in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide, and 48:9 resolutions, with compatibility for triple-monitor setups

Players can enjoy the game in 4K resolution, with support for various controllers as well as keyboard and mouse controls. Additionally, 3D audio enhances the immersive experience. Keyboard and mouse users will appreciate the new control customization options, including full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings, and an adaptive mode for combining keyboard and controller inputs. For those using DualSense controllers, full haptic feedback is available.

Sony emphasized that *The Last of Us Part II Remastered* on PC is designed to offer a top-notch gaming experience across a broad spectrum of hardware, from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices.

The Last of Us Part 2 PC Specs

No Return Mode Enhancements

The popular No Return Mode is getting a significant update with the addition of two new characters from The Last of Us Part I: Bill and Marlene. Each character brings a unique playstyle to the mode, offering fresh challenges and strategies for players.

• Bill: A "Smuggler" with access to a custom pump shotgun from dead drops, double rewards from drops, stronger against melee attacks but unable to dodge.
• Marlene: A "Risk Taker" equipped with a Custom Assault Rifle, "All or Nothing" gambits, and the ability to reroute her No Return path once per run.

Four new maps will also be introduced to No Return Mode:

• Overlook: Set high above Seattle with verticality, reminiscent of a Seraphites encounter in the campaign.
• School: The abandoned elementary school where Ellie and Dina faced the W.L.F.
• Streets: Located in the overgrown Seattle neighborhood of Hillcrest.
• Nest: Familiar to players who played as Abby in an Infected-infested building.

All this new content, along with new Trophies and bug fixes, will be available on PS5 simultaneously with the PC launch through a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch.

PSN Sign-In Incentives

In line with Sony's recent policy shift regarding PlayStation Network requirements, The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC features an optional PSN log-in. Logging in offers additional perks, including the PlayStation overlay, PSN Trophies, and 50 in-game points to activate bonus features. Additionally, players who sign in with their PSN account will unlock a new skin for Ellie, featuring Jordan A. Mun's jacket from Naughty Dog's upcoming PS5 game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

PS5 players can also unlock the Jordan's jacket skin through the 2.0 patch using in-game bonus points.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Earlier this month, The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann shared insights into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has been in development for four years. In an interview with Alex Garland, Druckmann discussed the game's focus on faith and religion, set in an alternate historical timeline where a significant religion has evolved dramatically. The game stars Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun.

The release of *The Last of Us Part II Remastered* on PC comes just before Season 2 of HBO's successful TV adaptation, where showrunners Druckmann and Craig Mazin have confirmed the return of spores, which were notably absent in the first season.