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The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches on PC, PSN account required.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is now available on PC, bringing the expanded PlayStation 5 remaster to Windows players via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC release includes the full story campaign plus additional modes and behind the scenes content introduced in the PS5 remaster.

Availability

  • Platforms: Windows PC
  • Stores: Steam and Epic Games Store
  • Release date: April 3, 2025
  • Developers: Naughty Dog, with PC partners Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy

What is included in the PC version

Sony says the PC version includes all the content from The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5, including the award winning campaign, the roguelike survival mode No Return, Guitar Free Play, and Lost Levels with developer commentary.

PC features and enhancements

On PC, Sony highlights support for ultrawide and super ultrawide displays, a broad set of graphics and performance options, and full keyboard and mouse controls with remapping. Controller support is included, and PC players can fine tune input and display settings to match their hardware.

No Return updates

Ahead of launch, Sony detailed additional No Return content arriving alongside the PC release, including new playable characters and maps. These additions were also scheduled to roll out to the PS5 version in a day and date update.

PlayStation Network account policy on PC

Sony announced that a PlayStation Network account is optional for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC. Players who choose to sign in can access PlayStation overlay features, earn PlayStation trophies, and unlock in game bonuses. Sony listed rewards such as 50 in game points and an Ellie cosmetic inspired by Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from Naughty Dog’s next project.

Why it matters

The PC release expands access to one of PlayStation’s biggest modern single player titles. For players who prefer digital purchases, Steam Wallet or store gift cards can be used to buy the game or gift it to someone else, depending on the storefront and region.

Sources

  • PlayStation Blog (Dec 12, 2024): The Last of Us Part II Remastered comes to PC April 3, 2025 – https://blog.playstation.com/2024/12/12/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-comes-to-pc-april-3-2025/
  • PlayStation Blog (Jan 29, 2025): New in game content incentives, PSN sign in becomes optional for select PC titles – https://blog.playstation.com/2025/01/29/new-in-game-content-incentives-coming-to-playstation-games-on-pc/
  • PlayStation Blog (Mar 20, 2025): PC features and No Return content, PSN log in bonuses – https://blog.playstation.com/2025/03/20/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-pc-features-and-new-no-return-content-detailed/
  • Steam store page (PSN optional sign in rewards) – https://store.steampowered.com/app/2531310/The_Last_of_Us_Part_II_Remastered/
  • PlayStation product page (PC version, PSN linkage bonus reward) – https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-pc/