Even though it leaked ahead of time, the reveal ofThe Last of UsPS5 remake was still one of the biggest announcements at Summer Game Fest.The Last of UsPS5 remake is a rebuilt version of the originalLast of Usgame, outfitted with new controls, improved enemy AI, 60 frames per second, and other upgrades that allows it to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5’s added horsepower. To really put into perspective how vast of an upgradeThe Last of UsPS5 remake is, side-by-side comparisons were shown after its reveal.
Shortly after debutingThe Last of UsPS5 remake trailer, images were shown comparing the remake’s graphics to that of the 2014Last of Us Remastered.The Last of Us Remasteredbrought the original game to PlayStation 4 with upgrades of its own, but nowThe Last of Usremake on PS5, officially titledThe Last of Us Part 1, is taking things to the next level.
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For the comparison photos, Naughty Dog used scenes ofEllie and Joel, the protagonists of the originalLast of Usgame. The improvements are obvious right away, with the new versions of Ellie and Joel far more detailed and realistic-looking than their 2014 counterparts. These visual improvements seem to extend to all facets ofThe Last of Uson PS5, so it should be exciting for fans to get their hands on the game later this year.
The Last of Us PS5 Remake Graphics Comparison
The Last of UsPS5 remake release dateis slated for September 2. However, it was also announced that the game is in development for PC as well. The PC version ofThe Last of Us Part 1did not get a release date announcement just yet, but we do know that it will be launching at some point after the PS5 version. Based on howUncharted: The Legacy of Thieves CollectionPC version has been handled, it’s likely that PC gamers will have to wait quite a few months to get their hands on the game, though nothing specific has been announced at the time of this writing.
Besides givingLast of Usfans their first look at the PS5 remake, some otherLast of Us-centric details were announced at Summer Game Fest. Notably, it was confirmed that astandaloneLast of Usmultiplayer game set in San Franciscois going to launch at some point next year, so fans of the franchise have to look forward to.
Not only that, but it was also confirmed that Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, who play Ellie and Joel in the games, will have parts on the upcomingLast of UsTV series on HBO. More on the TV show, including its premiere date, should come in the relatively near future.
The Last of Us Part 1launches September 2 for PS5, with a PC version also in development.
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