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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants vs The Last of Us Part II
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Dec 9, 2024 | Jun 19, 2020 |
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MachineGames | Naughty Dog |
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Bethesda Softworks | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
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Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Stealth | Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth |
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id Tech 7 | Naughty Dog Game Engine (Proprietary, evolved from The Last of Us Part I) |
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T (Teen) | Mature 17+ |
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4.4 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 |
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$69.99 | $49.99 |
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The game does not feature a traditional XP-based leveling system. Progression is tied to discovering new tools, upgrading the iconic whip, and improving Indy's gear. There are separate, adjustable difficulty settings for combat and puzzles, allowing players to tailor the challenge to their preference. |
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The game features a hybrid design, blending linear, cinematic sequences with large, open-area sandbox hubs. Key locations like the Vatican, the Gizeh plateau in Egypt, and the jungles of Sukhothai are expansive, explorable zones filled with optional side quests, collectibles, and environmental secrets. |
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The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
A standalone multiplayer game set in The Last of Us universe (reportedly titled 'The Last of Us Online') was in development but was later announced to be canceled or significantly re-evaluated by Naughty Dog. The Last of Us Part II itself is a purely single-player experience. |
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Available Editions | |
The game is available in a Standard Edition ($69.99) and a Premium Edition ($99.99). The Premium Edition includes three-day early access, a cosmetic outfit, a digital artbook, and access to the 'The Order of Giants' story DLC. It is also available day one on Xbox Game Pass. |
Available in Standard Edition, Special Edition (SteelBook, art book), Collector's Edition (Ellie statue, bracelet, art book, lithograph, pins, stickers, digital content), and Ellie Edition (Collector's content + Ellie's backpack replica, soundtrack vinyl). A PS5 remaster, 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered,' was released in January 2024, including graphical enhancements, new modes like 'No Return' (roguelike survival), Guitar Free Play, Lost Levels with developer commentary, and DualSense integration. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
A major story expansion, 'The Order of Giants', is set for release on September 4, 2025. This DLC cleverly integrates into the main campaign's early-game Rome hub and features a dynamic difficulty system that scales the challenge based on the player's overall story progression. |
No major story DLC was released for The Last of Us Part II. The primary post-launch addition was the 'No Return' roguelike survival mode, new skins, and Lost Levels included in 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered'. The original game received updates for difficulty modes (Grounded) and accessibility. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Powered by an advanced version of Naughty Dog's proprietary engine, The Last of Us Part II is renowned for its groundbreaking graphics, particularly its incredibly detailed character models, lifelike animations (especially facial animations), and meticulously crafted, dense environments. Features advanced lighting, realistic weather effects, and a stunning level of environmental detail and decay. The PS5 Remastered version offers enhanced fidelity, native 4K, and higher framerate options. |
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N/A | Original score composed by Gustavo Santaolalla (returning from Part I) with contributions from Mac Quayle for more intense combat/Abby segments. The music is deeply emotional, often melancholic, featuring acoustic guitar, strings, and ambient textures that perfectly underscore the game's tone. Sound design is incredibly realistic and impactful, crucial for stealth (enemy callouts, footsteps), combat (visceral weapon sounds, infected screeches), and environmental immersion. |
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N/A | Features an immersive and minimalistic HUD. Health is often indicated by screen effects and character animations rather than a persistent bar (though one can be enabled). Ammo count and equipped items are displayed contextually. Crafting and upgrade menus are accessed through Ellie's/Abby's backpack. Listen Mode highlights enemies through walls. The UI is designed to keep players immersed in the world. |
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N/A | Naughty Dog set a new industry standard for accessibility with Part II, offering over 60 options. These include comprehensive control remapping, extensive subtitle/caption customization, options for visual aids (high contrast mode, screen magnifier, traversal/combat audio cues), navigation and traversal assistance, options to skip puzzles, combat accessibility (invisible while prone, reduced enemy perception/accuracy, auto-pickup), and text-to-speech/speech-to-text features. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Estimated 1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, Upscaling often needed) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: Estimated recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Estimated recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM critical. RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB strongly recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX / AMD Ryzen 7/9 H/HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would provide a more consistent experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p, 60fps, Low Preset) (Low Preset.) CPU: The official minimum CPU required to play the game. CPU (Laptop): A strong mid-range laptop CPU is needed for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU, with ray tracing support being a baseline requirement. GPU (Laptop): A modern mid-range gaming laptop GPU is needed for a stable experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP) or RTX 2070 Super Mobile (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 120 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Estimated 1080p ~30 FPS, Medium Preset, Upscaling likely needed) (Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality)) CPU: Estimated minimum desktop CPU for a stable experience. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPU. GPU: Estimated minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated capable laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM strongly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM would be essential. Storage: NVMe SSD mandatory. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better (Estimated) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile would be a better target.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (Estimated 1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling crucial) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPU. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra. Upscaling essential. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs. 12GB+ VRAM critical. RAM: 32GB RAM essential for smoother 1440p high settings. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p, 60fps, High Preset) (High Preset.) CPU: The official recommended desktop CPU for a smooth 1440p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): A modern, high-performance laptop CPU is recommended for this tier. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High settings at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): A powerful modern laptop GPU is needed for a high-quality 1440p experience. RAM: 32GB RAM is officially recommended for optimal performance at high settings. Storage: An SSD is required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (8GB, High TGP) or RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 120 GB SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultimate (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Aggressive Upscaling Required) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance/Ultra Performance + Frame Generation if available)) CPU: Flagship CPU for attempting 4K/60FPS Ultimate. CPU (Laptop): Absolute flagship laptop CPUs. GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K Ultimate, heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR with Frame Generation. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU, will be pushed to its absolute limits. Aggressive upscaling mandatory. RAM: 32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K Ultimate. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX/14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (Estimated) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even this will be extremely challenged. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be the target for a more comfortable 4K experience with high settings. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (4K, 60fps, Ultra Preset) (Ultra Preset. Full Path Tracing requires a high-end NVIDIA 40-series card.) CPU: The official ultra-spec CPU. CPU (Laptop): A top-tier laptop CPU is required to pair with a high-end mobile GPU for a 4K experience. GPU: The official ultra-spec GPU. An RTX 4090 is recommended for the full path tracing experience. GPU (Laptop): Only the highest-end laptop GPUs are capable of running the game at 4K with acceptable framerates. RAM: 32 GB RAM is the official ultra-spec requirement. Storage: An SSD is required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) or RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 120 GB SSD | — |
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Spec: 120 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is a mandatory requirement for the game to handle the streaming of its high-fidelity assets and large maps. Type: SSD | Spec: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required) (Speculative). Note: An NVMe SSD would be mandatory for the best experience due to extreme asset detail and streaming demands. Type: NVMe |
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Spec: Windows 10 64-bit Explanation: A modern 64-bit operating system is required. | Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1909 or newer) / Windows 11 (Speculative) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10/11 would be required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required for the advanced rendering features, including ray tracing. | Spec: DirectX 12 (Speculative) Explanation: DirectX 12 API would likely be required. |
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