The release of PlayStation 5 saw the next-gen patches for a plethora of Sony’s first-party PS4 titles. Games such asGhost Of Tsushima,Days GoneandGod Of Warhave all received updates that upscale these titles to 4K 60 FPS, making the PS5 the best place to experience these. However, one title that has still not received a next-gen patch, something that fans have been asking for, is Naughty Dog’sThe Last Of Us 2.
The Last Of Us 2is undoubtedly one of the most impressive looking games that graced last-gen consoles and it will be interesting to see how its next-gen counterpart stands up. At the moment,The Last Of Us 2runs on the PS5 via the system’sbackward compatibility mode. While it locks the game out of some high-end features such as a 60 FPS mode and ray tracing, the 4K resolution does give it a much crisper look. Fortunately for those looking for a proper next-gen upgrade forThe Last Of Us 2, it seems Naughty Dog is hard at work in making one.
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The news comes from ResetEra user Navtra, most notably known for predicting some of the announcements from 2020’sPS5 showcase. On being asked by another ResetEra user on this particular subject, Navtra revealed that a patch was in the works. He says, “I know a patch was in the work at some point but I’m not sure if it’s still happening or when. I’d be surprised if it doesn’t get a patch, though.”
While Naughty Dog has yet to confirm anything on this matter, they are likely planning to take a similar route likeMarvel’s Spider-Man. With the launch of PS5, Sony released a remastered version of its 2018 hitMarvel’s Spider-Manthat included next-gen goodies such as ray-tracing, 60 FPS performance mode, lighting fast loading screen, etc. Initially, it came bundled with theMiles Moralesgame for a price tag of $69.99. However, later down the line, Sony released astandaloneMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredversion for a price of $39.99.
IfMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredis any indication, Sony is planning to treat some of its highly successful first-party titles differently. This may explain the absence of a proper next-gen patch for titles such asThe Last Of Us 2andBloodborne, both of which are being continuously requested by its fans. However, people who don’t want to spend their money again on such games need not worry as the backward-compatible version ofThe Last Of Us 2does support haptic feedbackand a few other quality of life changes that differentiate it from its base version.
The Last Of Us 2is now available on PS4.
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