While there’s no confirmation from Sony’s behalf on next-gen PS5 tweaks for Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed titleThe Last of Us 2, a new report suggests that the backwards compatible version of the game benefits from one of the biggest next-generation feature: Haptic feedback technology.
The Last of Us 2had one of the most successful first-party PS4 launches this year with the game selling over four million copies in its first week, thereby surpassing 2018’sMarvel’s Spider-Manas the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive of all time. While Sucker Punch Productions and Bend Studio have laid out the list of features that would be making in the PS5 versions of their games, Naughty Dog has yet to officially reveal how the PS5 version ofThe Last of Us 2will differ from its PS4 variant.
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Thankfully a new report from GamesRadar reveals a few tidbits regarding the game’s implementation of haptic feedback technology. Courtesy of this, players can now feel the tension in theDualSense adaptive triggerswhen they tug the string on the bow, one of the key weapons in the game. Moreover, every bullet shot also adds much more feel in contrast to what players could experience in the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller. Additionally, players can also feel the rumble of the boat’s engine while traversing in a specific chapter of the game. Ramming through obstacles as well as taking sharp turns will also result in feedbacks that feels genuine. While the haptics is a great addition to thePS5 versionof the game, little tweaks such as the color of DualSense LED transitioning to green to resemble the moth in the loading screen also makes for a subtle change.
Even thoughThe Last of Us 2was received with generally high reviews from critics all around the globe, the game wasriddled with backlashand review bombing from a multitude of die-hard fans of the original title. The situation became direr when Actor Laura Bailey, who plays the role of Abby in the game, received death threats over social media for portraying her character. Creative Director Neil Druckmann unfortunately, was also in asimilar situation.
While it is not perfect,The Last of Us 2does exemplify its theme of the cycle of violence through its bold narrative choices and raw performances from its hefty cast of characters. WithCyberpunk 2077out of the GOTYrace at this year’s The Game Awards,The Last of Us 2seems to be the most popular contender as of now.
The Last of Us 2is now available on PS4.
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