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The Last of Us Part II vs Far Cry 5
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Release Date | |
Jun 19, 2020 | Mar 27, 2018 |
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Naughty Dog | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Reflections |
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Sony Interactive Entertainment | Ubisoft |
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Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter |
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Naughty Dog Game Engine (Proprietary, evolved from The Last of Us Part I) | Dunia Engine (Modified CryEngine) |
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Mature 17+ | Mature 17+ |
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4.7 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $59.99 |
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N/A | Players earn Perk Points by completing challenges, finding Perk Magazines, and completing Prepper Stashes. These points are spent on various Perks categorized into Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin, Prepper, and Leader, enhancing abilities like health, weapon handling, stealth, crafting, and companion effectiveness. |
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N/A | Hope County is divided into three main regions, each controlled by one of Joseph Seed's Heralds: Holland Valley (John Seed), Whiterock Mountains (Jacob Seed), and Henbane River (Faith Seed). Each region has its own distinct biome and feel. |
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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. |
Features two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign. Far Cry Arcade allows players to create, share, and play solo, co-op, and PvP maps using assets from various Ubisoft titles. |
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Available Editions | |
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. |
Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Gold Editions. Deluxe included cosmetic packs. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (3 DLCs: Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, Dead Living Zombies) and Far Cry 3 Classic Edition. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
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. |
Season Pass included three distinct DLC expansions: 'Hours of Darkness' (Vietnam War setting), 'Lost on Mars' (sci-fi adventure on Mars), and 'Dead Living Zombies' (B-movie zombie scenarios). Far Cry Arcade received ongoing support with new assets. Live Events offered unique challenges and rewards. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
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. |
Utilizes the Dunia Engine to render the scenic and diverse environments of Montana, from forests and mountains to farmlands and rivers. Features dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. Optional HD Texture Pack for PC. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
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. |
Original score composed by Dan Romer, featuring a mix of Americana, gospel, and licensed tracks. The cult's music, including original hymns, plays a significant role in the game's atmosphere. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
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. |
Standard first-person HUD displaying health, ammo, compass, objectives, and companion status. Menus for inventory, map, perks, and mission logs. |
Accessibility Options | |
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. |
Includes customizable controls, aim assist, difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names). |
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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 (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 | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (16GB beneficial for higher settings/resolutions and modern systems). Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-6700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i5 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series+ are recommended for consistent performance with newer GPUs.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (3GB/6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will comfortably exceed these requirements for 1080p High/Ultra settings at high framerates (60 FPS+). An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile will provide an excellent 1080p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (720p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 720p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Modern entry-level laptop CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i3 11th gen+, AMD Ryzen 3 4000 series+) will exceed this. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 720p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern entry-level dedicated GPUs will be significantly better. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB) or equivalent laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-4210H / AMD A10-7800 equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2GB) / GTX 950M (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 M280X equivalent or better. **An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (even low TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile will easily surpass this for 1080p Low/Medium.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD |
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) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and VRAM (4GB+ recommended). | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i7 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series+ are recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will provide excellent performance at 1440p High/Ultra settings (60 FPS+). An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile will deliver a very smooth 1440p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures. |
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 (~30-60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, GPU is primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K. For 60 FPS, GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2080 or better were typical at launch. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs (for the era) needed for 4K. Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer significantly better 4K performance. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can offer smoother experience on modern 4K systems. Storage: SSD required. HD textures require extra space and 6GB+ VRAM for 4K for best results. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent (or newer) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 64 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are recommended for 4K gaming.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3080 Ti. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and higher (e.g., RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, RTX 4080/4090 Mobile) will comfortably run the game at 4K with High/Ultra settings, often achieving 60 FPS or more. An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile can achieve playable 4K at adjusted settings.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures. |
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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 | Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Additional space for HD Texture Pack if installed. Note: SSD is strongly recommended for faster load times. Optional HD Texture Pack requires more space and VRAM. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1909 or newer) / Windows 11 (Speculative) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10/11 would be required. | Spec: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 7 or newer is supported. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 (Speculative) Explanation: DirectX 12 API would likely be required. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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