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*, set to launch on April 3, along with details on PSN sign-in bonuses and exciting new additions to No Return Mode for both PC and PlayStation 5 players. In a detailed post on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog, in collaboration with support studios Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, highlighted the extensive features tailored for the PC version, which follows its debut on the PlayStation 5 last year.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Features:

• 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 option
• DirectStorage support
• Adjustable Texture Quality
• LOD Distance Range
• Volumetric Quality
• Shadow Quality
• Ambient Occlusion
• Reflections Quality

The game also supports ultrawide monitors, allowing players to enjoy the game in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide, and even 48:9 resolutions, complete with compatibility for triple-monitor setups. Gamers can experience the game in 4K resolution, with support for various controllers, as well as keyboard and mouse controls. The PC version also includes 3D audio for an immersive sound experience.

Keyboard and mouse controls are enhanced with new customization options, including full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings, and an adaptive mode that combines keyboard and controller inputs. For those preferring gamepads, DualSense controllers offer full haptic feedback. Sony emphasized that the PC version of *The Last of Us Part II Remastered* is optimized for a wide range of hardware, from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices.

The Last of Us Part 2 PC Specs:

New Content in No Return Mode:

No Return Mode is set to receive two new characters from *The Last of Us Part I*: Bill and Marlene. Bill, with a "Smuggler" playstyle, can access a custom pump shotgun from dead drops, earns double rewards from drops, and is stronger against melee attacks but cannot dodge. Marlene, on the other hand, adopts a "Risk Taker" playstyle, equipped with a Custom Assault Rifle and "All or Nothing" gambits, allowing her to reroute her path once per run.

Additionally, four new maps are being introduced to No Return Mode:

• Overlook, set high above Seattle with vertical gameplay and a memorable Seraphites encounter.
• School, the abandoned elementary school where Ellie and Dina face the W.L.F.
• Streets, set in the overgrown Seattle neighborhood of Hillcrest.
• Nest, an Infected-infested building familiar to Abby's players.

All the new content for No Return Mode, along with new Trophies and bug fixes, will be available on PS5 and PC through a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch on the same day as the PC launch.

Regarding the PlayStation Network (PSN) sign-in, it remains optional for the PC version. However, signing in grants access to the PlayStation overlay, PSN Trophies, 50 in-game points for bonus features, and 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 this skin through the 2.0 patch using in-game bonus points.

In other news, *The Last of Us* director Neil Druckmann recently shared insights on *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, which has been in development for four years. The game, set in an alternate historical timeline, delves into themes of faith and religion and features Tati Gabrielle as the protagonist, Jordan A. Mun.

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