Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part I — the full remake of the 2013 original — arrives on PlayStation 5 with rebuilt-from-scratch visuals, overhauled AI, and several new game modes that make it the definitive way to experience Joel and Ellie's story.
Visual Overhaul
The remake takes full advantage of PS5 hardware. Character models have been painstakingly rebuilt, featuring the facial fidelity seen in The Last of Us Part II. Environments are lush and detailed, with physically-based rendering making every location feel tangible. Lighting has been completely overhauled with real-time global illumination.
"We didn't just remaster it — we rebuilt everything from the ground up to take advantage of what PS5 can do." — Neil Druckmann, Naughty Dog
New Game Modes
- Permadeath Mode — One death and you restart from the beginning or a chapter
- Speedrun Mode — Built-in timer and chapter splits for competitive speedrunning
- Render Modes — Including a Cel-Shaded mode and a classic PS3-style filter
- Accessibility Suite — 60+ accessibility options including audio descriptions and assist features
DualSense Integration
The PS5's DualSense haptics are used extensively. You feel the recoil of every weapon uniquely through adaptive triggers, the texture of surfaces as you traverse them via haptic feedback, and even rainfall intensity through subtle vibration patterns. It's the most immersive version of the game by far.
Should You Buy It?
If you already own The Last of Us Remastered on PS4, the decision comes down to how much you value fidelity upgrades and new modes vs. the price. For newcomers or those who haven't visited the game in years — it's absolutely essential gaming. The story remains a masterpiece, and this is the best it's ever looked and felt.
