Highlights

  • The Last of Us 2 Remastered will feature three new lost levels in the game's story mode, providing players with more content to explore.
  • A PlayStation Store listing revealed the three levels as Sewers, Jackson Party, and Boar Hunt.
  • The remastered edition will also include a new roguelike mode called "No Return," offering a fresh and challenging way to play the game.

Naughty Dog has confirmed that the upcoming Last of Us 2 Remastered will feature three brand-new lost levels that will bring more content to the game's story mode. The Last of Us 2 received rave reviews upon its release three years ago, and now the PlayStation 5 edition will give players even more of a good thing.

The existence of The Last of Us 2 Remastered leaked last week, although initially, it seemed just to be a PlayStation 5 release. News that the game is planned to be a full remaster was welcomed by gamers, with the release coming on January 19, 2024. After a disappointing PC release for the original Last of Us in March 2023, Naughty Dog will be hoping this remaster can win back gamers' trust.

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The news of The Last of Us 2 Remastered's lost levels came via the game's PlayStation Store page, which confirmed that players can "explore early-development versions of three new levels not seen in the original The Last of Us Part II: Sewers, Jackson Party and Boar Hunt." The term "early-development" is interesting, as it suggests that the levels may not be entirely polished when the game is released. It remains to be seen if the levels will be forced into the story as originally intended, or if they're simply optional extras. If they aren't the finished versions, the latter seems to be the more likely option.

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The Last of Us 2 Remastered Lost Levels

  • Sewers
  • Jackson Party
  • Boar Hunt

With the names of the levels confirmed, speculation will move to exactly what these will entail. However, these lost levels won't be the only feature the remaster brings to the table. The Last of Us 2 Remastered will have plenty of new gameplay content, including a new roguelike mode titled "No Return." This promises to be a great new way to play The Last of Us 2, giving the game even more longevity while Naughty Dog figures out the franchise's future.

It remains to be seen what the next few years holds for The Last of Us games. The long-awaited multiplayer title seems to be in a state of total flux. For a moment in time, the game seemed to be on the verge of cancelation. Then, earlier this month, there was a report that The Last of Us multiplayer game may not be dead after all. This doesn't even account for the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3, which remains a distinct possibility for the studio in the coming years. Only time will tell what Naughty Dog is actually working on, but for now, players just have to look forward to The Last of Us 2 Remastered.