Here’s the trailer:
The most captivating aspect of the remaster seems to be the new roguelike mode called "No Return," adding a layer of complexity. In this mode, you select a character and navigate through "randomized encounters," although it's unclear if the actual maps are randomized. Successfully surviving these encounters allows you to earn meta-progression, enhancing your character's abilities, unlocking cosmetics, and competing on global daily challenge leaderboards.
The term "Remastered" implies improvements in audio-visual aspects. The new release will make the most of the PlayStation 5's enhanced capabilities, offering the choice between a 4K "Fidelity" mode and a 1440p-upscaled-to-4K "Performance" mode running at 60fps. Regardless of the mode chosen, the game's overall appearance will benefit from variable refresh rate support, enhanced Level of Detail (LoD) settings, crisper textures, smoother animation rates, and more. DualSense controller features like adaptive triggers will also be utilized.
In typical Naughty Dog fashion, the remaster will feature extensive behind-the-scenes content, including commentary from various creatives, such as voice actors, and the addition of several new "lost levels" that allow players to explore areas cut from the original Part II release.
Furthermore, players can anticipate various smaller additions, including a speedrun challenge mode, improved photo-taking functionality, bonus skins for different characters, and an expanded guitar-playing feature that enhances the range of sound possibilities, enabling impromptu concerts in various venues.
Pre-orders are set to open on December 5. For those willing to splurge a bit more, there's a higher-priced option: The Last of Us Part II Remastered W.L.F. Edition. This edition comes in a SteelBook case and includes four enamel pins, a clothing patch, and physical versions of 47 trading cards from within the game. Good news for current PS4 Part II owners – you have the option to upgrade to the digital version of Remastered for just $10.
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