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The Last of Us Part I vs Dying Light 2 Stay Human
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Sep 2, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 |
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Naughty Dog | Techland |
Publisher | |
Sony Interactive Entertainment | Techland Publishing |
Genre(s) | |
Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter | Action RPG, Open World, Survival Horror, Parkour, First-Person |
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Naughty Dog Engine (Proprietary, updated for PS5/PC) | C-Engine (Techland's in-house engine) |
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Content Rating | |
Mature 17+ | Mature 17+ |
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4.8 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$59.99 | $59.99 |
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trending_up Progression & Upgrades | |
Skills & Progression | |
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. |
Aiden has two main skill trees: Combat (unlocking new melee moves, weapon proficiency, and toughness) and Parkour (unlocking advanced traversal abilities like wall runs, slides, and improved jumps). Skill points are earned by performing combat actions and parkour maneuvers respectively. Inhibitors, found in GRE containers, are used to upgrade Health and Stamina, which also gate access to higher-tier skills. Crafting allows Aiden to create weapon mods, consumables (medkits, boosters), and throwable items using scavenged resources. Blueprints for crafting are found or earned. |
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World & Level Design | |
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. |
The City of Villedor is significantly larger than Harran from the first game, divided into two main districts: Old Villedor (a more classic European-style area with smaller buildings, easier for early parkour) and the Central Loop (a modern downtown area with skyscrapers, requiring advanced parkour tools like the grappling hook and paraglider). There are also surrounding areas, GRE Quarantines, and Dark Hollows. The map is dense with verticality, encouraging rooftop traversal. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
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. |
Features a 4-player online cooperative mode, allowing players to experience the entire main story campaign and most side activities together. Players can join a host's game, and progression is largely tied to the host, though players retain their character progression and inventory. Co-op enhances combat and exploration with team tactics. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Deluxe Edition included digital artbook, soundtrack, exclusive weapon charms, wallpapers, comic, and the first story DLC ('Bloody Ties'). Ultimate Edition included all Deluxe content, plus the second story DLC (yet to be released as of mid-2024), 2h Night XP Boost, crafting items, and two more outfit/weapon skin packs. A Collector's Edition with physical items was also available. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
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. |
Techland has committed to 5+ years of post-launch support. The first story DLC, 'Bloody Ties' (arena combat themed), has been released. A second major story DLC is planned. Numerous free updates have added new content, features (like transmog, new parkour challenges, graphics options), seasonal events, and cosmetic packs (Chapter Agents, skin bundles). |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
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. |
Powered by Techland's C-Engine, the game showcases a detailed and dilapidated urban environment. It features advanced lighting, dense geometry, volumetric fog, and detailed character/infected models. Ray tracing options (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, significantly enhancing visual fidelity but also being very demanding. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
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 composed by Olivier Deriviere, featuring a dynamic system that adapts the music to gameplay intensity and player actions (e.g., during parkour sequences or intense combat). Sound design emphasizes visceral melee impacts, distinct infected vocalizations, and the atmospheric tension of night-time exploration. The Biomarker's ticking sound adds to the infection mechanic's urgency. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
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. |
First-person HUD displaying health, stamina, infection timer (biomarker), equipped weapon/tool, and objective markers. A compass aids navigation. Crafting and inventory menus are accessible. Skill trees are visually represented. The day-night cycle and infection status are prominent UI elements. |
Accessibility Options | |
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 range of accessibility options: customizable controls (key remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, options to change QTEs from taps to holds, aim assist, adjustable FOV (PC), motion blur toggle, head bob toggle, and various audio/visual cues. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
720p (HD) - Minimum (720p @ 30 FPS - Official) (Low Preset, 720p Resolution, FSR/DLSS Performance (if applicable)) CPU: Official Naughty Dog minimum desktop CPU. Older quad-core CPUs. CPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate laptop equivalent for PC release (2023): These CPUs would be the absolute floor. The game is CPU heavy. GPU: Official Naughty Dog minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate laptop equivalent: Entry-level dedicated mobile GPUs. Expect to rely heavily on FSR/DLSS at 720p for 30 FPS. RAM: 16GB is the official minimum RAM requirement. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U (H-series i7 preferred for consistency) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560X (4GB) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended RT (1080p ~60 FPS, High RT Preset) (Ray Tracing High Preset (likely with DLSS/FSR Quality/Performance)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM crucial, upscaling vital. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better 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 stable high RT experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum RT (1080p ~30 FPS, Low RT Preset) (Ray Tracing Low Preset (likely with DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/30FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): Mid-to-high range laptop CPU. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS with RT. GPU (Laptop): Entry-level RT capable laptop GPUs. Upscaling essential. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile would be significantly better for RT.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Low/Medium.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p @ 60 FPS - Official) (High Preset, 1080p Resolution, FSR/DLSS Quality Recommended) CPU: Official Naughty Dog recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS. CPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate laptop equivalent: Strong hex-core or octa-core mobile CPUs released around 2020-2021. GPU: Official Naughty Dog recommended desktop GPU. RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT are good targets. GPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate: Strong mobile GPUs from 2019-2020. Modern Baseline: An RTX 3060 Mobile or RX 6600M is a good target for 1080p High at 60FPS, often with DLSS/FSR Quality. RAM: Recommended RAM for a smooth experience at these settings. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) or RTX 3060 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5800 XT (8GB) or RX 6600 XT (8GB) (Note: RX 5800 XT likely typo for RX 5700 XT) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): Period-Appropriate: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M (8GB). Modern Baseline: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6600M (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High RT (1440p ~60 FPS, High RT Preset with DLSS/FSR Performance) (Ray Tracing High Preset, DLSS/FSR Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs needed. 12GB+ VRAM essential. RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (12GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better. Even then, fine-tuning settings and upscaling will be essential.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Performance (1440p @ 60 FPS - Official) (High Preset, 1440p Resolution, FSR/DLSS Quality/Balanced Recommended) CPU: Official Naughty Dog CPU spec for 1440p/60FPS High. CPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate laptop equivalent: High-performance mobile CPUs released around 2021. GPU: Official Naughty Dog desktop GPU for 1440p High 60FPS. GPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate/Modern Baseline: An RTX 3070 Mobile or RX 6800M is a strong target for 1440p High, utilizing DLSS/FSR. RAM: Official Naughty Dog recommended RAM for 1440p High. Game can be VRAM and RAM hungry. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) or RTX 3070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): Period-Appropriate: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB). Modern Baseline: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra RT (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Medium/High RT Preset with DLSS/FSR Ultra Performance) (Ray Tracing Medium/High, DLSS/FSR Ultra Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs absolute necessity. GPU: Top-tier desktop GPU for attempting 4K/60FPS with RT, heavily reliant on upscaling. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU available, and will still struggle without aggressive upscaling and optimized RT settings. RAM: 32GB RAM essential. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Achieving stable 4K/60FPS with high ray tracing settings on a laptop is extremely challenging. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be required for a more comfortable experience at this level. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (4K @ 60 FPS - Official) (Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) Resolution, FSR/DLSS Balanced/Performance Required) CPU: Official Naughty Dog CPU spec for 4K/60FPS Ultra. CPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate laptop equivalent: High-end mobile CPUs from 2022. GPU: Official Naughty Dog desktop GPU for 4K Ultra 60FPS. Very demanding. GPU (Laptop): Period-appropriate/Modern Baseline: Only top-tier mobile GPUs like RTX 3080M (16GB) or RTX 4080M can approach this target, heavily relying on DLSS/FSR Performance. RAM: Official Naughty Dog recommended RAM for 4K Ultra. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB/12GB) or RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H or i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): Period-Appropriate: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (12GB). Modern Baseline: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 100 GB NVMe SSD (Mandatory) Note: An NVMe SSD is officially required for optimal performance, asset streaming, and to minimize shader compilation times. HDDs are not supported. Type: NVMe | Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and fast loading. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 Version 1909 or newer (64-bit) / Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: Only 64-bit operating systems with specified versions or newer are supported. DirectX 12 is required. | Spec: Windows 7 (No longer officially supported post-launch updates), Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is recommended for ongoing support and best performance. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Feature Level 12_0 Explanation: The game utilizes DirectX 12 for its rendering pipeline. | Spec: DirectX 11 (DirectX 12 recommended for ray tracing and potentially better performance on compatible hardware) Explanation: DX11 is minimum, DX12 offers advanced features. |
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