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The Last of Us 2 could be coming to the PlayStation 5 in the near future, as there is evidence suggesting a remastered version for the new console.
The Last of Us games have seen several re-releases, including a remaster for the PS4 and a full remake for the PS5, suggesting that The Last of Us 2 may also receive a similar treatment.
There is a chance that The Last of Us 2: Remastered could be released on PC, as Sony has expressed their dedication to bringing more PlayStation exclusives to the platform. However, it is crucial to prevent any of the problems encountered during the PC launch of The Last of Us Part 1.
There are indications that Naughty Dog's critically acclaimed game The Last of Us 2 may be available on the PlayStation 5 in the near future. Initially released on the PS4 in 2020, the game received highly positive reviews from critics, although certain elements of its storyline were divisive among die-hard fans of the series.
Sony and Naughty Dog have previously reissued the original Last of Us games multiple times, such as the Last of Us remastered edition that brought the PS3 game to the PS4, and a complete remake titled The Last of Us Part 1 for the PS5, which presented Ellie and Joel's harrowing journey in a reimagined manner. Presently, there is evidence suggesting that The Last of Us 2 could undergo a similar process of being remastered for Sony's latest hardware.
As discovered by Insider Gaming, Naughty Dog's Lead Outside Artist, Mark Pajarillo, briefly mentioned the unannounced Last of Us 2: Remastered on his LinkedIn profile. However, the mention has been removed from his profile since then. Pajarillo's profile did not provide any further details about the content or potential release date of The Last of Us 2: Remastered. Nevertheless, it is reasonable to expect that the game will at least be available for PS5, and the possibility of a PC port should not be overlooked.
Sony has brought The Last of Us to PC with the release of The Last of Us Part 1, which came out a few months after the PS5 version. Sony has expressed its intention to bring more of its PlayStation exclusives to PC. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before The Last of Us 2 arrives on PC. While some may be satisfied with a direct port of the PS4 version, a remastered edition with improved graphics and potential enhancements could make the game even more appealing to PC gamers.
If The Last of Us 2: Remastered does become a reality and comes to PC, it is hoped that it will not repeat the same mistakes as its predecessor. The PC release of The Last of Us Part 1 had various issues that negatively impacted the gaming experience. Although these were eventually addressed through post-launch updates, it was disappointing for many PC gamers that the game initially launched in a far inferior state compared to its PS5 counterpart.
The development of The Last of Us 2: Remastered is currently just a rumor, but fans of the franchise can still anticipate exciting things to come in the future. Despite reported issues with The Last of Us multiplayer game, Naughty Dog is said to be working on The Last of Us 3, and HBO is preparing for a second season of The Last of Us TV series.
Source: Insider Gaming