The Last of Us Part I vs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only (Remake does not include Factions MP)
• Setting: Post-Apocalyptic United States
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
• Initial Remake Release (PS5): 2022-09-02
• PC Release Date: 2023-03-28

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person mode available in select MP playlists)
• Multiplayer: Extensive (Core 6v6, Ground War, Invasion, Special Ops, Raids, Warzone 2.0, DMZ)
• Setting: Modern Day Global Locations (Urzikstan, Mexico, Amsterdam, USA, etc.)
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: Return of Task Force 141, Advanced Gunsmith, New Movement Mechanics, Integration with Warzone 2.0 & DMZ, Episodic Raids.

• Ellie Williams: AI-controlled companion for most of the game. Assists in combat by throwing objects, occasionally attacking enemies, pointing out threats, and solving environmental puzzles. Cannot be directly controlled by player in main game (playable in Left Behind DLC).
  Human
• Tess Servopoulos: AI-controlled companion during the early Boston chapters. Assists in combat and navigation.
  Human
• Bill: AI-controlled companion during the Bill's Town chapter. Provides combat support and guidance through his booby-trapped town.
  Human
• Tommy Miller: AI-controlled companion during certain chapters, primarily around the dam. Assists in combat.
  Human

• Task Force 141 & Los Vaqueros (Campaign AI Squadmates): Throughout the campaign, the player character (Price, Soap, Gaz, or Alejandro, depending on the mission) is almost always accompanied by other AI-controlled members of Task Force 141 or Los Vaqueros. These squadmates provide combat support, covering fire, breach doors, participate in scripted sequences, and deliver crucial dialogue. Their presence and actions are heavily scripted for each mission.
  Human (Special Forces)
• Co-op Partners (Special Ops & Raids): In Special Ops missions (2 players) and Raids (3 players), players team up with other human-controlled Operators. Teamwork, communication, and utilizing different loadouts and skills are essential for completing objectives, reviving downed teammates, and overcoming challenging enemy waves or puzzles.
  Human (Player Characters / Operators)
• Warzone / DMZ Squadmates (Online Players): In Warzone (Battle Royale) and DMZ (Extraction Shooter), players can team up in squads (duos, trios, quads). Squadmates can share resources, provide covering fire, revive each other, coordinate tactics, and complete contracts/objectives together against other player teams and AI combatants.
  Human (Player Characters / Operators)

• Artifacts: Notes, letters, maps, voice recorders, and other items found throughout the world that provide lore, backstory, and character insights.
• Firefly Pendants: Dog tags belonging to deceased Firefly members. There are 30 to find, often in hidden or hard-to-reach areas.
• Training Manuals: Magazines that unlock upgrades for Joel's abilities, such as improved shiv durability, increased health, or faster crafting speed.
• Comic Books (Savage Starlight): A series of sci-fi comic books that Ellie collects throughout the journey.
• Supplements: Pills and medical supplies found in the environment, used to purchase Joel's skill upgrades.
• Parts: Scrap metal, tools, and components used at workbenches to upgrade weapons.

• Intel (Campaign - Limited/Contextual): While not a major collectible system like in some RPGs, campaign levels may contain laptops, documents, or environmental details that provide minor pieces of lore, backstory, or context for the current mission or characters. These are not usually tracked as formal 'collectibles' for progression.
• Weapon Unlocks & Attachments (Multiplayer/Warzone Progression): A core progression loop involves leveling up individual weapons by using them in matches. This unlocks a wide array of attachments (scopes, muzzles, barrels, stocks, grips, magazines, ammo types, lasers) through the Gunsmith system, allowing for deep customization. New base weapons are often unlocked via the Battle Pass, in-game challenges, or as part of seasonal updates.
• Operator Unlocks & Skins (Multiplayer/Warzone Progression): New playable Operators and cosmetic skins for them are unlocked by completing specific challenges (e.g., campaign missions, Special Ops objectives), through the Battle Pass, or by purchasing store bundles.
• Calling Cards & Emblems (Multiplayer/Warzone Progression): Cosmetic items for player profiles, unlocked by completing various in-game challenges, through the Battle Pass, or via store bundles.
• DMZ Mode - Faction Missions & Keys: In DMZ, players complete missions for different factions to earn rewards and unlock new mission tiers. Keys are found that unlock specific locked locations on the map, often containing valuable loot or mission items. Weapon Contraband and Blueprints can also be extracted and collected.

• Post-Apocalyptic
• Survival
• Found Family
• Moral Ambiguity
• Loss
• Hope
• Infected
• Human Nature

• Modern Warfare
• Special Operations
• Counter-Terrorism
• Global Conflict
• Betrayal & Trust
• Covert Ops
• Geopolitics (Fictionalized)
• Cartel Warfare
• Military Technology

• 9mm Pistol: Pistol
  A common semi-automatic pistol. Reliable sidearm, can be upgraded for stability, clip capacity, and fire rate.
• Hunting Rifle: Rifle
  A bolt-action rifle, powerful and accurate at long range. Can be upgraded with a scope and for damage.
• Bow: Stealth Ranged
  Silent weapon ideal for stealth takedowns. Arrows can often be retrieved. Can be upgraded for range and draw speed.
• Shotgun (Pump-Action): Shotgun
  Devastating at close range, effective against Runners and human enemies. Upgrades include fire rate and reload speed.
• Flamethrower: Heavy Weapon
  Effective against groups of Infected, especially Bloaters. Limited ammunition, but high area damage.
• Melee Weapons (Various): Melee
  Pipes, 2x4s, baseball bats, machetes. Can be upgraded with bindings and scissors for increased damage and durability. Break after several uses.
• Molotov Cocktail: Throwable (Incendiary)
  Craftable incendiary device, effective for area denial and against groups.
• Nail Bomb: Throwable (Explosive/Trap)
  Craftable explosive device that detonates on proximity or impact, scattering shrapnel.

• Assault Rifles (e.g., M4, TAQ-56, Kastov 762, Lachmann-556, ISO Hemlock): Automatic/Semi-Auto Rifle
  Versatile primary weapons effective at most ranges. Highly customizable through Gunsmith with various attachments impacting stats like damage, range, recoil, handling.
• Submachine Guns (SMGs) (e.g., Lachmann Sub, Vaznev-9K, FSS Hurricane, PDSW 528): Automatic (Close Quarters)
  High rate-of-fire weapons excelling in close-quarters combat. Prioritize mobility and fast ADS times. Customizable.
• Shotguns (e.g., Lockwood 300, Expedite 12, Bryson 800): Close Quarters (High Damage)
  Devastating at very close range. Include pump-action, semi-auto, and double-barrel variants. Various ammo types (e.g., slugs, dragon's breath).
• Light Machine Guns (LMGs) (e.g., Sakin MG38, RPK, RAAL MG): Automatic (Suppressive Fire)
  Large magazine capacity for sustained suppressive fire. Higher damage but slower handling than assault rifles.
• Marksman Rifles (e.g., SP-R 208, Lockwood Mk2, SA-B 50, EBR-14): Semi-Auto/Bolt-Action (Precision Mid-Long Range)
  Offer a balance between assault rifle versatility and sniper rifle precision. Often capable of one or two-shot kills with good aim.
• Sniper Rifles (e.g., MCPR-300, Signal 50, Victus XMR, FJX Imperium): Bolt-Action/Semi-Auto (Extreme Long Range)
  High-powered rifles for engaging targets at very long distances. Various scopes and attachments for stability and damage.
• Battle Rifles (e.g., Lachmann-762, FTAC Recon, SO-14): Semi-Auto/Full-Auto Selectable (High Damage)
  Hard-hitting rifles that often feature select-fire modes, bridging the gap between assault rifles and marksman rifles.
• Handguns (Pistols) (e.g., P890, .50 GS, X12, Basilisk): Sidearm
  Secondary weapons for backup or when primary ammo is depleted. Includes semi-autos, revolvers, and machine pistols. Can be dual-wielded with specific perks/attachments.
• Launchers (e.g., Pila, JOKR, RPG-7, Strela-P): Anti-Vehicle/Anti-Personnel Explosive
  Used for destroying enemy vehicles, killstreaks, or clearing groups of enemies. Some are free-fire, others lock-on.
• Melee (Combat Knife, Riot Shield, Dual Kodachis, Tonfa, etc.): Close Quarters (Silent/Lethal)
  Primary melee weapons like the Combat Knife for fast silent kills, or the Riot Shield for mobile defense. Other unique melee weapons added seasonally.
• Lethal Equipment (Frag Grenade, Semtex, Claymore, C4, Throwing Knife, Molotov, Drill Charge): Throwable/Deployable Explosive/Utility
  Player-chosen explosives or traps used to damage or eliminate enemies.
• Tactical Equipment (Flash Grenade, Stun Grenade, Smoke Grenade, Stim, Heartbeat Sensor, Snapshot Grenade, Decoy Grenade): Throwable/Deployable Utility/Disruption
  Non-lethal items used to disorient enemies, provide cover, heal, or gain tactical information.

• Armor Plates (Warzone / DMZ): In Warzone and DMZ modes, players can find and equip up to three armor plates, providing additional health segments that absorb damage before affecting base health. Different plate carriers (1-plate, 2-plate, 3-plate vests) determine the maximum number of plates that can be equipped. Plates are consumed when damaged and must be replenished.
• Perks (Multiplayer - Base, Bonus, Ultimate): In multiplayer loadouts, players select a Perk Package consisting of two Base Perks, one Bonus Perk (earned mid-match), and one Ultimate Perk (earned later in a match). While not direct 'armor,' many perks offer defensive or survival benefits, e.g., 'Bomb Squad' (reduced explosive damage), 'Battle Hardened' (reduced tactical grenade effects), 'Quick Fix' (health regeneration on kills), 'Ghost' (undetectable by UAVs).
• Field Upgrades (Multiplayer - e.g., Deployable Cover, Trophy System): Player-chosen tactical equipment with a cooldown. Some provide defensive capabilities, like Deployable Cover for instant protection or a Trophy System to intercept incoming explosives.
• Campaign (No Equipable Armor System): In the single-player campaign, player characters do not have an equipable armor system where they can swap pieces for stat changes. Health regenerates automatically over time when not taking damage. Some missions might feature heavier scripted armor (like a bomb suit) for specific segments, but this is not customizable.
• Operator Skins (Cosmetic): Players can unlock or purchase numerous cosmetic skins for their chosen Operators in Multiplayer, Warzone, and DMZ. These are purely visual and do not provide any gameplay advantages or armor value.

• Joel's Default Outfit: Worn flannel shirt, jeans, hiking boots. Character appearance changes slightly based on story progression and weather, but not directly customizable by player beyond pre-set unlockable skins in the remake.
• Ellie's Default Outfit: Hoodie, jeans, sneakers. Like Joel, her appearance changes subtly with story progression. Unlockable cosmetic skins are available in the remake.
• Hunter Attire: Worn by hostile human survivors; typically rugged, scavenged clothing, sometimes with makeshift armor pieces (NPCs only).
• Military Uniforms: Worn by FEDRA soldiers in quarantine zones (NPCs only).

• Campaign Character Outfits: In the single-player campaign, the main characters (Price, Soap, Gaz, Ghost, Alejandro) wear specific tactical gear and outfits appropriate to each mission's environment and context (e.g., desert camo, urban assault gear, ghillie suits, formal attire for covert ops). These are generally fixed for story purposes and not customizable by the player during the campaign.
• Multiplayer Operator Skins: Extensive cosmetic customization for playable Operators in Multiplayer, Warzone, and DMZ. Players can unlock or purchase numerous skins for each Operator, ranging from realistic military attire and faction-specific gear to more outlandish or themed costumes (e.g., through Battle Passes, store bundles, or completing challenges). Skins often have multiple tiers or variants.
• Weapon Blueprints & Camos (Multiplayer): Weapon Blueprints are pre-configured weapon variants with specific attachments and unique cosmetic designs. Players can also unlock a vast array of weapon camos (patterns and colors) by completing weapon-specific challenges (e.g., getting a certain number of kills, headshots, etc.). Charms, stickers, and reticles can also be customized.
• Vehicle Skins (Multiplayer & Warzone): Cosmetic skins can be applied to various vehicles in multiplayer modes like Ground War and in Warzone, allowing for personalization.
• Player Profile Customization (Calling Cards, Emblems): Players can customize their online profile with various unlockable Calling Cards (player banners) and Emblems.

Joel can upgrade his abilities (health, weapon sway, crafting speed, etc.) by finding training manuals and consuming supplements. Weapons can be upgraded at workbenches using scavenged parts and tools, improving attributes like fire rate, reload speed, and capacity. Crafting allows creation of health kits, melee weapon upgrades, and throwable items.

The game features a linear series of meticulously detailed environments rather than a traditional open world. Players traverse various locations across the U.S., including Boston, Lincoln, Pittsburgh, Jackson, Salt Lake City, and rural areas, each presenting unique environmental challenges and encounters.

• Pickup Truck (Various): Land Vehicle
  Used in several sections for long-distance travel across the country. Not directly controllable for extended periods by the player beyond scripted sequences.
• Horse (Callus, etc.): Mount
  Used for traversal in specific chapters, particularly in more open rural areas. Player can control movement.

• Light Tactical Vehicles (e.g., ATV, UTV, Dirt Bike): Fast Ground Transport
  Agile vehicles for quick traversal across maps in Campaign, Ground War, Warzone, and DMZ. Offer little protection but high speed. Some UTVs may have a passenger-operated turret.
• Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) & Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) (e.g., LAV, TAC-V): Armored Ground Combat/Transport
  Heavily armored vehicles capable of transporting multiple soldiers and equipped with powerful cannons or machine guns. Slower but offer significant protection and firepower. Prominent in Ground War, Warzone, DMZ, and some campaign missions.
• Civilian Cars & Trucks: Ground Transport
  Various non-militarized vehicles found in campaign levels and Warzone/DMZ maps. Offer basic transport and cover but are easily destroyed.
• Helicopters (Light Helo, Heavy Chopper): Air Transport/Attack
  Used for rapid deployment, transport, and air support in Warzone, DMZ, and Ground War. Light Helos are faster and more agile; Heavy Choppers offer more passenger capacity and sometimes door guns. Some campaign missions feature helicopter sequences.
• Boats (RHIB, Armored Patrol Boat): Watercraft
  Used for navigating waterways in campaign missions, Warzone, and DMZ. RHIBs are fast and light; Armored Patrol Boats offer more protection and sometimes mounted weapons.
• Cargo Truck: Heavy Ground Transport
  Large trucks used for transporting cargo or a large number of troops. Slow but can provide mobile cover.
• Contextual/Scripted Vehicles (Campaign): Various (e.g., AC-130, specific mission vehicles)
  During specific campaign missions, players might operate unique vehicles or weapon systems in highly scripted sequences, such as providing air support from an AC-130 or driving unique mission-specific vehicles.

• Horse: Equus caballus
  Mount, Traversal (in specific sections)
• Deer: Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed deer implied)
  Wildlife, Hunting (provides food/resources in one sequence)
• Rabbit: Sylvilagus floridanus (Eastern cottontail implied)
  Wildlife, Environmental Ambiance
• Dog (Mentioned/Implied): Canis lupus familiaris
  Formerly companions, some feral/hostile (though not prominent gameplay elements)

• Joel Miller: Protagonist
  A hardened survivor in his late 40s, haunted by his past. Tasked with escorting Ellie across the country.
• Ellie Williams: Deuteragonist / Escortee
  A 14-year-old girl who is immune to the Cordyceps infection. She is brave, resourceful, and forms a deep bond with Joel.
• Tess Servopoulos: Ally / Joel's Partner
  Joel's smuggling partner in the Boston quarantine zone. A tough and pragmatic survivor.
• Bill: Ally (Reluctant)
  A paranoid and solitary survivor living in an isolated, booby-trapped town. Owes Joel a favor.
• Marlene: Antagonist / Firefly Leader
  The leader of the Fireflies, a rebel militia group fighting against military oppression and seeking a cure for the infection.
• Tommy Miller: Ally / Joel's Brother
  Joel's younger brother, formerly a Firefly, now living in a fortified settlement near a hydroelectric dam.
• David: Antagonist / Cannibal Leader
  The charismatic but sinister leader of a group of survivors who have resorted to cannibalism.

• Captain John Price: Protagonist / Task Force 141 Leader (SAS)
  The iconic SAS Captain and leader of Task Force 141. A seasoned veteran known for his tactical brilliance, determination, and distinctive boonie hat. Playable in some campaign missions.
• Sergeant John 'Soap' MacTavish: Protagonist / Task Force 141 Operator (SAS)
  A skilled Scottish SAS operative and a key member of Task Force 141. Known for his mohawk and resilience. Playable in several campaign missions.
• Sergeant Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick: Protagonist / Task Force 141 Operator (SAS)
  A capable SAS operative and member of Task Force 141, often working closely with Price. Known for his professionalism. Playable in some campaign missions.
• Lieutenant Simon 'Ghost' Riley: Protagonist (Implied) / Task Force 141 Operator (SAS)
  The enigmatic and lethal Task Force 141 operative, recognizable by his skull-patterned balaclava. Known for his stealth and combat prowess. While often a key AI companion, direct playable segments are limited or contextual.
• Colonel Alejandro Vargas: Ally / Mexican Special Forces (Los Vaqueros)
  A principled and highly skilled Colonel in the Mexican Special Forces, leader of the Los Vaqueros unit. He becomes a crucial ally to Task Force 141 in their fight against the Las Almas Cartel and Hassan Zyani.
• Farah Karim (Mentioned/Cameo - Multiplayer Operator): Ally / Urzikstan Liberation Force Leader
  Leader of the ULF from Modern Warfare (2019). While her campaign role in MWII is minimal, she is a prominent playable Operator in multiplayer and Warzone.
• General Shepherd: Antagonist Figure / US General
  A high-ranking US General overseeing operations involving Task Force 141 and Shadow Company. His motives and allegiances become questionable, echoing his infamous role in the original Modern Warfare 2.
• Commander Phillip Graves: Antagonist / CEO of Shadow Company (PMC)
  The charismatic but ruthless CEO of the private military company, Shadow Company, initially hired by General Shepherd. He becomes a significant antagonist.
• Hassan Zyani: Main Antagonist / Al-Qatala Leader
  A Quds Force Major allied with Al-Qatala, seeking to acquire stolen American ballistic missiles for a devastating attack. The primary target for much of the campaign.
• Valeria Garza ('El Sin Nombre'): Antagonist / Las Almas Cartel Leader
  The enigmatic and ruthless leader of the Las Almas Cartel, involved in trafficking and connected to Hassan Zyani.
• Kate Laswell: Ally / CIA Station Chief
  A CIA Station Chief who provides intelligence and coordinates operations for Task Force 141. A recurring character from Modern Warfare (2019).
• Multiplayer Operators (Various Factions: SpecGru, KorTac): Playable Characters (Multiplayer)
  A diverse roster of playable characters for multiplayer modes, belonging to two main private military factions, SpecGru and KorTac. Each Operator has unique skins, voice lines, and finishing moves, unlocked through progression or store bundles.

• Prologue (The Outbreak)
  Experience the initial hours of the Cordyceps outbreak through the eyes of Sarah Miller.
• The Quarantine Zone (Boston)
  Joel and Tess navigate the Boston QZ, undertake a smuggling job for Marlene involving Ellie.
• Bill's Town
  Seek out Bill, a paranoid survivor, to secure a working vehicle.
• Pittsburgh
  Ambushed by hunters, Joel and Ellie must fight their way through the hostile city.
• The University (Go Big Horns!)
  Search for the Fireflies at the University of Eastern Colorado, leading to a critical injury for Joel.
• Lakeside Resort (Winter)
  Ellie takes care of an injured Joel and confronts a group of cannibals led by David.
• The Firefly Lab (Salt Lake City)
  Joel and Ellie finally reach the Firefly hospital, leading to a difficult moral decision.
• Left Behind (DLC Story)
  Experience Ellie's past with her friend Riley in the Boston QZ, intertwined with her efforts to find medicine for Joel during the Winter chapter.

• Campaign Story Missions (Globetrotting Operations)
  A linear series of cinematic, action-packed missions that follow Task Force 141 and Colonel Alejandro Vargas as they track stolen missiles, combat Al-Qatala terrorists led by Hassan Zyani, and uncover a conspiracy involving General Shepherd and Shadow Company. Missions span diverse global locations like Al Mazrah, Amsterdam, Mexico, Chicago, and the Atlantic Ocean, featuring varied gameplay including stealth infiltrations, large-scale firefights, vehicle sequences, and puzzle-like survival scenarios.
• Special Ops Missions (Co-op)
  Two-player cooperative missions that provide asymmetrical gameplay experiences or continue narrative threads. Examples include 'Low Profile' (stealth infiltration), 'Denied Area' (destroying SAM sites), and 'Defender: Mt Zaya' (wave defense). These missions often have unique objectives and require teamwork.
• Raid Episodes (Co-op)
  Episodic, three-player cooperative missions that serve as direct story continuations of the main campaign, featuring Task Force 141. Raids involve a mix of combat, puzzle-solving, and teamwork to overcome challenging encounters and uncover more of the narrative. (e.g., Atomgrad Raid Episodes 1-4).
• Multiplayer Matches (Various Modes & Maps)
  Compete against other players in a wide variety of game modes (Team Deathmatch, Domination, Search & Destroy, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Prisoner Rescue, Knock Out, Ground War, Invasion, etc.) across numerous maps. Objectives vary by mode, from achieving a kill count to capturing points or planting/defusing bombs.
• Warzone 2.0 Battle Royale Matches
  Deploy onto a massive map (e.g., Al Mazrah, Ashika Island, Vondel) solo or in a squad, scavenge for weapons and gear, complete contracts, fight other player teams, and survive the shrinking circle of deadly gas to be the last player or squad standing.
• DMZ Extractions
  Infiltrate a Warzone map, complete faction missions, loot valuable items, weapons, and intel, engage AI combatants and other player squads, and successfully extract with your loot via helicopter. Dying before extraction results in losing most non-insured items.

The Last of Us Part I (remake) does **not** include the 'Factions' multiplayer mode that was present in the original 2013 release and The Last of Us Remastered (PS4). It is a single-player only experience. A standalone multiplayer project set in The Last of Us universe was in development but has since been cancelled.

Available in Standard Edition (Cross-Gen Bundle for consoles) and Vault Edition. Vault Edition included the Red Team 141 Operator Pack (Ghost, Soap, Farah, Price skins), FJX Cinder Weapon Vault (custom weapon blueprint system), Season 1 Battle Pass + 50 Tier Skips, and Ghost Legacy Pack (12 Ghost skins for MW2019/Warzone 1, 10 AR blueprints).

The Last of Us Part I (remake) includes the **Left Behind** prequel story DLC, which was originally standalone DLC for the 2013 game. No new story DLC has been announced for Part I remake itself. The PC version received numerous patches addressing performance and stability issues post-launch.

The game followed a seasonal content model, with new multiplayer maps, modes, weapons, operators, and battle passes released each season. Warzone 2.0 and DMZ mode were significant free additions integrated with MWII. Paid content primarily consists of cosmetic bundles in the store and battle pass purchases. No traditional map pack DLCs; new maps are free. Raids (3-player co-op missions) were added as episodic content.

• Q: Is The Last of Us Part I a remake or a remaster?
  A: The Last of Us Part I (released 2022 for PS5, 2023 for PC) is a full remake of the original 2013 game, rebuilt from the ground up with new graphics, animations, AI, and updated gameplay mechanics to be more in line with The Last of Us Part II. It is not simply a remaster of the PS4 version.
• Q: Does The Last of Us Part I include the Left Behind DLC?
  A: Yes, The Last of Us Part I includes the Left Behind prequel story DLC integrated into the main package.
• Q: Does The Last of Us Part I (remake) have the Factions multiplayer mode?
  A: No, the Factions multiplayer mode from the original game and The Last of Us Remastered is not included in The Last of Us Part I remake. It is a single-player only experience.
• Q: How demanding is The Last of Us Part I on PC?
  A: The PC port of The Last of Us Part I is known to be very demanding, particularly on CPU and VRAM, especially at higher settings and resolutions. An NVMe SSD is mandatory. Performance has improved with patches since its initial problematic launch.
• Q: Are there different types of Infected in the game?
  A: Yes, there are several stages of the Cordyceps infection: Runners (fast, recently infected), Stalkers (more cunning, hide and ambush), Clickers (blind but use echolocation, very dangerous), Bloaters (heavily armored, throw mycotoxin projectiles), and Shamblers (in Left Behind, release spore clouds).

• Q: Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) a remake or a sequel?
  A: It is a direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), which itself was a reboot of the original Modern Warfare sub-series. It continues the story of Task Force 141 with characters like Captain Price, Ghost, Soap, and Gaz.
• Q: What is Task Force 141?
  A: Task Force 141 is an elite multinational special operations unit composed of members from various armed forces (primarily British SAS, US Marines, etc.), led by Captain John Price. They specialize in covert operations and counter-terrorism.
• Q: Does Modern Warfare II have a Zombies mode?
  A: No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) does not feature a traditional round-based Zombies mode. The third mode alongside Campaign and Multiplayer is Special Ops (co-op missions) and its episodic Raids. A Zombies mode was later introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023).
• Q: What is DMZ mode?
  A: DMZ is a free-to-play, sandbox-style extraction shooter mode integrated with Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare II. Players deploy into Al Mazrah (or other Warzone maps), complete faction missions, loot items and weapons, fight AI combatants and other players, and must successfully extract to keep their acquired loot.
• Q: How does weapon progression work with Warzone 2.0?
  A: Weapons and player progression (rank, unlocks) are generally shared between Modern Warfare II multiplayer and Warzone 2.0. Leveling up a weapon in one mode will unlock attachments for it in the other, promoting a unified progression system across these experiences.
• Q: Are there new movement mechanics in Modern Warfare II?
  A: Yes, Modern Warfare II introduced or refined several movement mechanics, including ledge hanging (allowing players to peek and shoot from cover), dolphin diving (a quick prone maneuver), swimming, and changes to sliding and tactical sprint compared to previous titles.

Rebuilt using Naughty Dog's latest PS5 engine technology, The Last of Us Part I features significantly improved graphics over the original and remastered versions. This includes more detailed character models, enhanced lighting and shadow effects, denser environments, improved animations, and more realistic physics. The PC version supports higher resolutions, uncapped framerates, and ultrawide monitors.

Utilizes an updated version of the IW engine (IW 9.0), delivering impressive visual fidelity with detailed character models, realistic weapon animations, advanced lighting and particle effects, and diverse global environments. Photogrammetry is used for many assets. The game supports high refresh rates and various aspect ratios on PC.

Iconic and BAFTA award-winning score by Gustavo Santaolalla, featuring haunting acoustic guitar melodies. Sound design is critical for gameplay, providing cues for enemy locations (Infected clicks, human dialogue) and environmental awareness. The remake features enhanced 3D audio capabilities.

Original score by Sarah Schachner, featuring tense, militaristic, and atmospheric themes. Sound design is crucial for gameplay, with detailed and impactful weapon sounds, distinct footstep audio based on surface and enemy type, and realistic environmental effects. Voice acting features returning and new talent for iconic characters.

Features a relatively minimalist HUD focusing on immersion, with contextual prompts for interactions and resource management. Crafting and upgrade menus are accessible via Joel's backpack. The PC version includes extensive graphics and control customization options.

Standard modern FPS HUD displaying ammo, health (regenerating), mini-map/compass, killstreaks, and objective markers. Menus for loadouts, operators, challenges, store, and social features. The UI underwent several revisions post-launch to improve navigation.

Naughty Dog is renowned for extensive accessibility options. Part I includes features for vision (e.g., screen reader, high contrast modes, audio cues for traversal/combat), hearing (e.g., subtitle customization, visual prompts), and motor skills (e.g., control remapping, aim assist, auto-pickup, navigation assistance).

Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including extensive controller and keyboard/mouse remapping, detailed subtitle and caption customization, colorblind modes, options to reduce motion sickness (motion blur, weapon blur toggles), aim assist customization, audio mixing options, and visual cues for important gameplay elements.

• Official PC system requirements as per Naughty Dog/Sony (March 2023 release). The game is known to be demanding on PC, especially for CPU and VRAM at higher settings. SSD is mandatory. Performance has improved with post-launch patches.
• Laptop Performance Note: The Last of Us Part I on PC is very demanding. High-end gaming laptops with powerful, recent discrete GPUs (e.g., RTX 3070 Mobile or higher) are recommended for a good experience at 1080p High. Achieving high framerates at higher resolutions will require top-tier mobile hardware and careful settings optimization.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A very high TGP for the discrete GPU is crucial (e.g., 115W+ for RTX 3070M, 90W+ for RTX 3060M) as the game can heavily utilize the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling, which can significantly impact performance in this title.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong multi-core CPU with good sustained power limits is vital. The game can be CPU-bound in certain areas, even with powerful GPUs.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Utilizing a MUX switch or Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to maximize performance and avoid bottlenecks from the iGPU.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and AMD FSR 2.2. These are highly recommended for achieving target framerates at higher resolutions or settings.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality (VRAM heavy), Shadow Quality, Draw Distance, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, and Volumetric Effects significantly affect performance.
• Sound card: DirectX compatible soundcard (Standard requirement for audio output.)
• Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (DualSense, Xbox controllers supported) (Supports standard PC input devices and popular gamepads with haptic feedback on DualSense.)
• Game Name: The Last of Us Part I

• OFFICIAL AND ADAPTED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022). This information is based on official PC specifications (Minimum, Recommended, Competitive, Ultra 4K) provided by Activision/Infinity Ward, adapted to the requested JSON structure. Laptop GPU mentions for RTX 50 series are speculative as of May 2025.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, heavily dependent on TGP (Total Graphics Power), VRAM, and effective cooling. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II can be demanding, especially at higher settings, resolutions, and with ray tracing enabled.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop GPU is crucial for achieving target framerates in CoD:MWII.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance during intense multiplayer matches or campaign gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits are beneficial, particularly for maintaining high framerates in CPU-bound scenarios (e.g., large player counts, Warzone).
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal performance and reduced latency, critical for competitive play.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), Intel XeSS, and an in-game dynamic resolution scaler. These are highly recommended for balancing performance and visual quality.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Resolution, Shadow Quality (including Ray-Traced Shadows), Particle Quality, Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, SSR, and View Distance significantly impact performance. Using upscaling technologies is crucial for higher resolutions and ray tracing.
• Game Name: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and AMD FSR 2.2. These are highly recommended for achieving target framerates at higher resolutions or settings.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality (VRAM heavy), Shadow Quality, Draw Distance, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, and Volumetric Effects significantly affect performance.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), Intel XeSS, and an in-game dynamic resolution scaler. These are highly recommended for balancing performance and visual quality.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Resolution, Shadow Quality (including Ray-Traced Shadows), Particle Quality, Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, SSR, and View Distance significantly impact performance. Using upscaling technologies is crucial for higher resolutions and ray tracing.

• G P U T G P: A very high TGP for the discrete GPU is crucial (e.g., 115W+ for RTX 3070M, 90W+ for RTX 3060M) as the game can heavily utilize the GPU.
• Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling, which can significantly impact performance in this title.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong multi-core CPU with good sustained power limits is vital. The game can be CPU-bound in certain areas, even with powerful GPUs.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Utilizing a MUX switch or Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to maximize performance and avoid bottlenecks from the iGPU.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop GPU is crucial for achieving target framerates in CoD:MWII.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance during intense multiplayer matches or campaign gameplay.
• C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits are beneficial, particularly for maintaining high framerates in CPU-bound scenarios (e.g., large player counts, Warzone).
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal performance and reduced latency, critical for competitive play.