Highlights

  • Some PlayStation 5 gamers who purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for full price are receiving automatic refunds because they could have upgraded from the PS4 version for just $10.
  • The $10 upgrade fee is reasonable considering the new content added to the game.
  • Gamers who missed the $10 upgrade option and bought the game at full price have reported receiving automatic refunds from Sony. However, others claim they have not been refunded and may need to contact customer support for assistance.

Sony is seemingly issuing automatic refunds for some PlayStation 5 gamers that purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for full price when they could have upgraded from the PS4 version for just $10. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is just the latest PlayStation exclusive to get the PS5 upgrade treatment. A variety of PS4 games have been given upgrades on the PS5, with some offering free upgrades and others charging players for the boost.

It was made clear a couple of years ago that Sony was going to stop the free PS5 upgrades for those that owned the PS4 versions of its first-party games, and so it came as no surprise that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered was not going to be free to those that already owned the PS4 original. But even though The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered doesn't offer a free upgrade, it does let players get the new version of the game for just $10, which is reasonable considering all the new content that's packed-in.

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Some gamers missed the memo about Last of Us Part 2 Remastered having a $10 upgrade path and decided to buy the game on PS5 at full price. According to various social media posts, Sony has been automatically refunding Last of Us Part 2 Remastered digital pre-orders for those that already own the PS4 version of the game. The refund comes with a message where Sony explains the $10 upgrade path. Since The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is $50, this will save affected gamers $40. Others have said that they weren't automatically refunded, so it may be best to contact customer support just in case.

Those willing to spend $50 to get The Last of Us 2 Remastered will no doubt be happy to get the same product for just $10 instead. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is certainly worth the price of admission. It offers a superior version of the original game, with slightly improved graphics and performance, but the real draw is how it adds brand-new, never-before-seen content for fans to sink their teeth into.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered includes Lost Levels that let players experience some unfinished stages that were ultimately cut from the final game, as well as the roguelike No Return mode. New cosmetic options, unlockables, and more have also been added, ensuring that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered does a lot to justify the cost of its $10 upgrade. Last of Us 2 Remastered reviews have been glowing, and so it will be interesting to see how many take advantage of the $10 upgrade opportunity.