The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches on PC: New features, game modes and more

The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches on PC

The Last of Us Part II Remastered has arrived on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The post-apocalyptic single-player action survival game launched on PC as per schedule on April 3, 2025. Developer Naughty Dog announced the PC port of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on December 12 last year. A PC announcement trailer for the remastered version was also released.

For the PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Naughty Dog partnered with Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy Studios. The game comes with 4K support, 3D audio (with compatible devices) and “plenty of PC-centric quality-of-life features”

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is optimised for PC with:

• Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution and Frame Generation support
• AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 support with upscaling and frame generation
• VSync and framerate cap options, including an uncapped framerate option
• DirectStorage support, and more.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will feature support for Ultrawide monitors, with gameplay supported in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide and even 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups.

Keyboard and mouse features

The keyboard and mouse control support for TLOU Part II Remastered includes “new control customisation 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”, the developer said.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC: New game modes and developer commentary

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC brings all the new features of the original PS5 version of the game, like the No Return roguelike survival mode, a series of levels left on the cutting room floor featuring The Lost Levels developer commentary, a Guitar Free Play mode, and more.

The No Return mode arrives with 2 new characters and 4 new maps

The No Return mode in The Last of Us Part II Remastered includes “a host of playable characters to choose from - some playable for the first time in The Last of Us franchise who each come with their own traits to suit different playstyles,” Naughty Dog explained in an earlier website post.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC introduces two new characters to the No Return Mode: Bill and Marlene from The Last of Us Part I. It also adds four new maps: Overlook, School, Nest and Streets.

In the No Return survival mode, “each run will offer a new chance to decide what rewards you get after each encounter, how you spec out your character, and more”.  As you progress in the mode, you will unlock more characters, skins, and other items to be used in the mode. Choose between stealth and combat encounters, which will give you a range of enemies to deal with. Also, expect unique twists that bring “new, unexpected factors” to any given encounter, the developer added. You’ll also be able to customise your own runs and compete on the global leaderboard as part of a Daily Run(2).

The Guitar Free Play Mode

Just like in the PS5 version, the Part II Remastered on PC brings a new Guitar Free Play mode, which allows you to play “a host of unlockable instruments, use audio FX pedals to modulate your performance, and play as different characters in several in-game locations”.

Also, TLOU Part II Remastered PC players with a PlayStation Network account can earn PlayStation Trophies and access Friends lists, settings and their player profile through the PlayStation overlay, said the developer.