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The Last of Us Part II vs Far Cry New Dawn
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Release Date | |
Jun 19, 2020 | Feb 15, 2019 |
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Naughty Dog | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai |
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Sony Interactive Entertainment | Ubisoft |
Genre(s) | |
Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter, Post-Apocalyptic, RPG-lite |
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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 | 3.7 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $39.99 |
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N/A | Progression is heavily tied to upgrading the Prosperity home base. Facilities like the Weapons Workbench, Garage, Training Camp, Infirmary, Explosives Lab, Healing Garden, and Cartography office can be upgraded using Ethanol, unlocking higher-tier weapon/vehicle crafting, increased health, stronger companions, faster fast travel, and revealed map locations. Players earn Perk Points from challenges, Treasure Hunts, and leveling up to unlock abilities in categories like Brawler, Covert, Survivor, and specific companion-enhancing perks. Crafting materials are diverse (Components, Duct Tape, Gears, Springs, Titanium, Carbon Fiber, Circuit Boards) and tiered, corresponding to weapon/vehicle ranks. |
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World & Level Design | |
N/A | Hope County's map is a condensed and significantly altered version of Far Cry 5's, reflecting 17 years of post-nuclear transformation. Familiar landmarks are often overgrown or repurposed. Key areas include Prosperity (home base), Highwaymen outposts, and New Eden's territory. A major addition is 'Expeditions,' which take players to self-contained, off-map locations across the USA, such as a crashed I.S.S. space station in Louisiana, Alcatraz Island, a Navajo Bridge in Arizona, a Florida amusement park, and a government plane wreck. These offer unique environments and high-value resources. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
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. |
The primary multiplayer offering is two-player online co-op for the main campaign and Expeditions. Players can tackle missions, explore the world, and fight the Highwaymen together. Co-op enhances tactical options and allows for reviving downed partners. There is no competitive multiplayer mode or a map editor like Far Cry Arcade from Far Cry 5. |
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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 Edition and Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition included the Knight Pack (SVD Claymore variant and sidecar motorcycle skin), the Hurk Legacy Pack (Hurkling outfit, Hurk's Wrath M249 variant, and Hurk Legacy off-road vehicle skin), and the Retro Sci-Fi M133M shotgun skin and RAT4 rocket launcher skin. Pre-order bonuses often included a unique Unicorn Trike skin. |
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. |
Post-launch support for Far Cry New Dawn was minimal compared to mainline titles. It primarily consisted of cosmetic item packs available for purchase (e.g., weapon skins, outfits) and some free Ubisoft Club rewards. No major narrative DLC expansions were released, as the game itself is a spin-off sequel. |
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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. |
Built on the Dunia Engine, New Dawn showcases a striking 'superbloom' post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Hope County is transformed with vibrant, almost alien-looking flora, vivid colors, and unique atmospheric effects like auroras. This contrasts sharply with Far Cry 5's pre-collapse realism. Environmental storytelling is strong, with remnants of the old world overgrown or repurposed by survivors and the Highwaymen. Character models and weapon designs reflect the scavenged, makeshift theme. |
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. |
The original score by Tyler Bates and John Swihart captures the dual nature of the world – hopeful rebuilding mixed with brutal survival. Licensed tracks, often with a retro or folk vibe, feature on in-game radios. The Highwaymen have their own distinct, aggressive musical themes and radio broadcasts, contributing to their menacing presence. Sound design emphasizes the makeshift nature of weapons (clanky, jury-rigged) and the vibrant but dangerous wildlife. |
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. |
The UI retains Far Cry's first-person HUD elements (compass, ammo, health) but with a distinct 'DIY' post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Health is represented by segmented bars that regenerate up to the last full segment. Enemy health bars and rank indicators are more prominent due to the RPG-lite tiered system. Crafting and upgrade menus are frequently accessed and crucial for progression. |
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. |
Far Cry New Dawn inherits many accessibility features from Far Cry 5, including customizable controls (key remapping, sensitivity), aim assist options, adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard), and extensive subtitle customization (size, background opacity, speaker names). Colorblind modes are also available. |
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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 i7-4790 @ 3.6 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 1060 Mobile (3GB/6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 Mobile equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will comfortably achieve 1080p High/Ultra settings at high framerates (60 FPS++). An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile will provide an exceptional 1080p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 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-6350 @ 3.9 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270X (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 and achieve high framerates.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 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: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended. Storage: SSD 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): 30 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 (~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: Original desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 often involved multi-GPU. A single powerful card is the modern approach. 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. | |
— | 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 SLI / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SLI or AMD RX Vega 56 CFX (Official 4K60 targets often listed SLI/CFX for older games, a single powerful modern card is better). A single GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2080 was more realistic for single card 4K/High. 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 RTX 2080 Mobile (8GB). **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): 30 GB SSD. |
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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: 30 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: SSD is strongly recommended for faster load times, especially with frequent travel between Hope County and Expedition locations. 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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