Is The Last of Us Part 2 coming to PC?
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Given the recent release of the first game on PC and the huge success of the HBO series, folks are already asking: is The Last of Us Part 2 coming to PC?
Yup, we all know now that Part 1 has not been well received on PC, nor is it easy to run and play – let alone enjoy – on PC or Steam Deck right now.
This is disappointing in and of itself, given this is a superb version of one of the best single-player games ever made, but the huge launch problem like The Last of Us Part 1 building shaders issue is ruining the magic somewhat.
We know that the game was in desperate need of a PC patch, which arrived the day after launch in the form of a hotfix, and addressed a number of known issues. However, at the time of writing, many gamers are still experiencing crashes.
Anyway, this won’t put off fans of the series, and there’s still clamor to find out, guess, and predict if The Last of Us 2 will be on PC in the future.
Will the Last of Us 2 be on PC?
We’re pretty darn confident that a The Last of Us Part 2 PC version is on its way. Even in the face of Part 1’s woes on PC, this is such a big game series and Sony will work very hard to make it a success.
Other factors also point to a PC release of The Last of Us 2 that makes us feel quite confident. First, we have the precedent of other Naughty Dog game’s coming to PC, in the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection.
Second, we have the downright success and sales numbers achieved by The Last of Us Part 2 – if Sony can tweak the PC release of Part 1, then there’s another gaming audience ready and waiting for Part 2. And thirdly, we also have the enormous success of HBO’s The Last of Us TV series – with the second season of that show already confirmed, and to be based on Part 2, there’s a big opportunity for Sony and Naughty Dog to marry a PC release with season 2 going live as well.
As a result, we’re confident we will see The Last of Us part 2 on PC, in the future. But as for when precisely, that’s hard to nail down.
When will we see The Last of Us Part 2 on PC?
Now that Part 1 has only just been released, there ‘needs’ to be a gap between that and Part 2 being released on PC, just by ‘release gap default’. However, given the absolute state that Part 1 has launched on PC, we can probably add some more time to that gap between the two. This will allow Naughty Dog, and whoever else they work with on PC releases, to make sure they fix Part 1 and get it right for Part 2. A PC release this year, then, for example, seems deeply unlikely.
As for tying it into season 2 of the HBO show airing, well, this might allow for the right kind of time frame. Filming of season 2 will only start late this year, meaning a release is likely in late 2024, or early 2025 as Bella Ramsey has suggested herself. This is enough time for a PC version to be refined, and also be part of the hype for season 2. Much like what we (OK, me, personally)) want to see from a full-fat PS5 version of Part 2…
Is there a PS5 version of The Last of Us Part 2?
The answer to this question is a bit muddy, really. On the one hand, no, there is not a PS5 game or release of The Last of Us Part 2. But on the other, as of right now, yes, there is a PS5-version of The Last of Us Part 2 that can be played on Sony’s latest console.
This is due to the PS4 release getting a PS5-focused patch in 2021 allowing that version of the game to get some performance updates, boosts, and options. However, this is still not a native PS5 version that fans are hoping to see – and given the precedent set by Ghost of Tsushima, and Death Stranding, we’re hoping that this will come to pass. Given the remake of Part 1 is already on our best PS5 games list, a fully-fledged PS5 version of Part 2 would be incredible as well.
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When did The Last of Us Part 2 PS4 originally release?
The original release of The Last of Us Part 2 was exclusively for PS4 and happened in June 2020. A sizeable three years ago! Naturally, there were patches and improvements that came after release, and a performance-focused patch came about a year later in 2021, specifically focused on getting some extra juice for the game out of the PS5. But aside from that, The Last of Us Part 2 remains a PS4-exclusive game in reality.
Anyway, this length of time is important; let me explain. Now, nearly three years on from the release, things have changed, and the gaming landscape has shifted a bit, especially when it comes to platforms.
More PlayStation games than ever have made the leap to PC, and Sony is very much relenting on cross-play too, for example. Combine this with Jim Ryan stating that a whole slate of first-party PlayStation games are being lined up for release – and with Part 1 arriving this year – we’re confident that we’re likely to see Part 2 follow Part 1 onto PC.
Looking for more Last of Us PC info? Check out if the Last of Us Part 1 on PC is Steam Deck compatible, what the best graphics settings for The Last of Us Part 1 PC are, and if you’ve got a wideboy monitor, check out whether the Last of Us Part 1 PC supports ultrawide aspects.
