Highlights

  • Naughty Dog has released a new trailer for The Last of Us 2 Remastered, showcasing the No Return roguelike game mode.
  • The remastered version will take advantage of the PS5's power, offering improved loading times and support for DualSense features.
  • The No Return mode allows players to control different characters, fight unique enemies, and encounter the Rat King from the base game.

Naughty Dog has released a new trailer that gives players a brief look at the No Return roguelike game mode coming in The Last of Us 2 Remastered. The Last of Us 2 launched to critical acclaim on PS4 in 2020, and it also won several awards at the end of the year.

Sony recently confirmed that it will release a remastered version of The Last of Us 2 on PS5 in January 2024, allowing it to take full advantage of the console's power. For example, The Last of Us Part 2Remastered will offer improved loading times, in addition to full support for DualSense features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. It will also come with a roguelike survival mode called No Return, and a new trailer gives users a taste of what they can expect from this game mode.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will finally apply one gameplay twist many have hoped for with its new roguelike mode, No Return.

The trailer for No Return in The Last of Us 2 Remastered begins with Abby trying to fight off a wave of enemies, before giving fans a look at the characters that will be playable in this mode. It confirms that users will be able to play as Joel, Tommy, Jesse, Dina, Lev, and more in the No Return game mode. This screen also highlights each character’s inventory, playstyle, and traits, as it looks like Manny will have a health advantage over the others.

The Last of Us 2 Remastered Playable Characters in No Return

  • Abby
  • Dina
  • Ellie
  • Jesse
  • Joel
  • Lev
  • Manny
  • Mel
  • Tommy
  • Yara

The video then goes over the basic structure of No Return, confirming that gamers will fight enemies in different locations as they progress through a run. Additionally, it seems like users will be facing some unique enemies in this game mode, as one section features the player encountering an invisible foe. Finally, it confirms that fans will also come across the Rat King from The Last of Us 2 in the No Return mode. Overall, it looks like No Return will offer plenty of variety, as it will give users more ways to engage with The Last of Us 2’s gameplay.

The Last of Us 2Remastered comes with other extras and bonuses, including new skins, a Guitar Free Play mode, and three levels that were cut from the base game. These levels will offer a look at early-development sections, and they will come with developer commentary for added context. Fans interested in purchasing The Last of Us 2 Remastered should note that owners of the base game will be able to upgrade for $10 USD when it launches.