How to Upgrade to The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is nearing its launch this month for all PlayStation 5 users, with improved visuals and many technical advancements. The Remastered edition of the famous title is coming with many key improvements for the current-gen console. With that, it will also see a minor bump in price. However, gamers who already own a copy of The Last of Us Part II for the PlayStation 4 can have a digital upgrade to the Remastered version.

The upgrade will only offer a code to gamers which they can use to redeem the Remastered edition on their PS5. With many new features included in the upcoming edition, Naughty Dog has promised a definitive experience with the game. 

Also read: Naughty Dog Studios Officially Announced The Last Of Us II Remastered

Upgrading to The Last of Us Part II Remastered Edition on PS5 from the Original PS4 Version

According to the official PlayStation blog for The Last of Us, gamers who already purchased The Last of Us Part II on their PlayStation 4 will have the option to pay an 'additional fee' of £10 to upgrade to The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The upgrade fee will depend on the local upgrade pricing and will be available on the PlayStation Store starting January 19, 2024. 

The Remastered edition of the game is strictly for the PlayStation 5 console. Naughty Dog also stated that the disc copies of the PS4 version of the game are only available if the PS5 owner has a disc drive on the console. Owners of the PS4 disc copies will have to insert them into PS5 each time they want to download or play the digital version of the game. 

What More to Expect From The Last of Us Part II Remastered Edition on PlayStation 5?

The Last of Us Part II Remastered was officially announced in November 2023 by Naughty Dog. Fans of the franchise were thrilled at the news as the original game released in 2020 has been a pretty popular entry. With the original game sharing previous-gen visuals, fans always wanted a Remastered edition showcasing the beauty of the game on current-gen hardware.

The Remastered version of The Last of Us Part II will deliver massive graphical enhancements alongside new gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience called 'No Return'.  

Gamers can also expect native 4K output in Fidelity Mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance Mode, and an Unlocked Framerate option for Televisions supporting VRR technology. 

Extra PS5 features include Lost levels, Full DualSense Wireless Controller integration, new outfits, and a guitar-free play mode. For gamers who are not upgrading and want to purchase the game for the first time on their PS5 can get it from the PlayStation store for Rs. 2,999.