The Last of Us 2 Remastered: Release date, pre-order and UK launch time

Read our review of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered here!

Hopefully we will see the Last of Us 2 on PC as well in the coming months, as was the case with the Last of Us Part 1 Remastered.

If you simply cannot wait, you can watch HBO's excellent The Last of Us adaptation (if you haven't already) and check out who will make up the season 2 cast.

Only a few short days separate us from the release date, so read on! The UK launch time has now been confirmed, too.

When is The Last of Us 2 Remastered release date?

The Last of Us 2 Remastered release date is 19th January 2024, the development team has revealed. This is nearly four years after the game’s initial release on the PS4, and continues the series's penchant for re-releases.

More than just a simple visual remaster, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is launching early this year with a boatload of new content. Its new No Return roguelike survival mode alone looks to be enough to warrant an upgrade.

Fortunately, Sony and Naughty Dog appreciate that fact. If you already own the PS4 version of the game, you will be able to upgrade to its PS5 remaster for just £10. Best of all, your save file from the PS4 version can be imported into the remaster, too.

When is The Last of Us 2 Remastered launch time in the UK?

The Last of Us 2 Remastered launch time in the UK will be midnight GMT as the clock ticks over to Friday 19th January 2024.

This time has been posted on the game's official PlayStation Store page, which means it must have come from Sony and/or Naughty Dog. So we trust it!

Can I pre-order The Last of Us 2 Remastered?

Naughty Dog has lived up to its promise from late last year, with pre-orders now live from the PlayStation Store.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog revealed: "Pre-orders will be available beginning 5th December, both for the standard edition, as well as The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered WLF Edition, which will be exclusively available direct from PlayStation in select markets (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Benelux, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria)."

The Last of Us 2 Remastered WLF Edition comes with the following:

• Steelbook case
• Four enamel pins
• Washington Liberation Front patch
• 47 Total Society of Champions trading cards (eight holographic)
• Additional digital content

Which consoles and platforms can play The Last of Us 2 Remastered?

The Last of Us 2 Remastered is releasing exclusively on PS5.

Sorry, PC players, there’s no sign of a port to Steam or the Epic Games Store yet - but we can hope!

Given that the PS5 remaster of the first game launched on PC, it’s safe to predict that this version of its sequel likely will at some point, too.

We’d be surprised if this remastered version of The Last of Us Part 2 doesn’t eventually launch on PC, with all these bells and whistles, plus more. For now, though, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is only confirmed for PS5.

The Last of Us 2 Remastered gameplay and story details

The Last of Us 2 Remastered is bringing back the gameplay you already know from the original PS4 version of the game, plus much, much more. If you’ve already played through the harrowing tale, you’ll be glad to know nothing’s changed on that front.

The PlayStation Blog details how Naughty Dog has developed The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered to be "the definitive way to experience the sequel and everything it has to offer".

Expect an even prettier version of the game thanks to the enhanced power of the PS5 compared to the PS4, with a native 4K fidelity mode, 1440p (upscaled to 4K performance mode) and unlocked framerate – if you own a TV that supports VRR.

Improved load times and increases in textures, shadow quality and level of detail at distances await in terms of graphical upgrades. The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of your DualSense controller will also be given a workout.

It’s not what the game changes, though, that’s impressive. The Last of Us 2 Remastered also offers players a load of new content to play through.

The biggest single addition is the No Return mode. This roguelike survival mode lets "players prove their mettle in randomised encounters and experience The Last of Us Part 2's combat in a fresh experience".

In No Return, you can select from a "host of playable characters… who each come with their own traits to suit different play styles". Complete a No Return run and you’ll unlock new characters, skins and more. Check it out just below!

If that wasn’t enough, the new Guitar Free Play mode lets you play the guitar minigame freely, as different characters in different locations.

Finally, you’ll also encounter Lost Levels. These unfinished levels "allow players a unique chance to check out some playable sequences previously cut from the game".

These are filled with developer commentary, which is also included in cutscenes during the main story. Complete the game and you’ll unlock a speedrun mode, to boot.

Is there a Last of Us 2 Remastered trailer?

Yes, there is a Last of Us 2 Remastered trailer! You can check out the official announcement trailer below to see the upgraded game in action, and to see a slice of the new No Return roguelike survival mode:

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