A fan-favorite character from The Last of Us Part 2 is back for the remastered version of the game after not being officially controllable when the game was first released back in 2020. Despite only being three years old, the critically-acclaimed survival horror by Naughty Dog is getting a revamped version, optimized for PlayStation 5 consoles. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered includes a series of graphic and performance tweaks that make the game look and run better on PS5. Aside from technical improvements, the remaster also includes “new gameplay modes,” one of which allows players to control a beloved character who was not abundantly present in the original version.
This article contains spoilers for the main plot of The Last of Us Part 2.
The remastered version of The Last of Us Part 2 will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles on January 19, 2024. The fact that it will be unavailable for previous-generation hardware speaks to the fact that its technical upgrades can only be run on current-gen consoles like the PS5 itself. Aside from a revamped experience into the bittersweet story of survival and violence told in the game, players will have another reason to revisit the title: a new game mode in TLOU 2 Remastered. Although the gameplay experience offered by it may be enough to attract players, it also allows them to control a classic fan-favorite character.
While he was not controllable in the base version of the game, Joel will finally be playable in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered through the No Return mode. He is still not controllable in the campaign, but players can pick him in the alternative game mode. The information was confirmed by a trailer posted on the official PlayStation channel on YouTube. In the character selection stage, Joel’s name appears among many others. He is blocked, indicating that players may have to accomplish a few other deeds before being able to use him in No Return. Nevertheless, Joel is there, among Ellie, Abby, and many characters from the story.
No Return is an exclusive game mode available in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Players can access it from the start, without having to go through the campaign. No Return is described as a “roguelike survival mode,” in which players need to survive through somewhat randomly generated scenarios and encounters. Currently, there are ten controllable characters confirmed by the aforementioned trailer: Ellie, Dina, Jesse, Tommy, Joel, Abby, Lev, Yara, Mel, and Manny. Each character comes with different items, a different playstyle, and various traits. Dina, for instance, is good at crafting, while Yara can be played in a duo with her brother Lev.
2023-12-06 20:00:05
Original from screenrant.com
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