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The Last of Us Part II

Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth

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$49.99

The Last of Us Part II is set five years after the harrowing events of the first game. Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming, living in relative peace amongst a thriving community of survivors. However, when a violent event shatters that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey of revenge through a post-pandemic United States. As she hunts down those responsible, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions. The game features two playable protagonists, Ellie and Abby, each with their own perspectives and motivations, leading to a complex and morally ambiguous narrative. Gameplay emphasizes brutal melee and ranged combat, stealth, resource management, crafting, and exploration of detailed, dilapidated environments, all while facing infected (Clickers, Stalkers, Bloaters, Shamblers, Rat King) and hostile human factions.

The Last of Us Part II

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starstarstarstarstar_half(4 Ratings)$49.99Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth

The Last of Us Part II is set five years after the harrowing events of the first game. Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming, living in relative peace amongst a thriving community of survivors. However, when a violent event shatters that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey of revenge through a post-pandemic United States. As she hunts down those responsible, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions. The game features two playable protagonists, Ellie and Abby, each with their own perspectives and motivations, leading to a complex and morally ambiguous narrative. Gameplay emphasizes brutal melee and ranged combat, stealth, resource management, crafting, and exploration of detailed, dilapidated environments, all while facing infected (Clickers, Stalkers, Bloaters, Shamblers, Rat King) and hostile human factions.

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Themes

Revenge & ObsessionCycles of ViolenceTrauma & GriefEmpathy & PerspectiveTribalism & FactionalismMoral AmbiguityThe Cost of Survival
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The Last of Us Part II Key Specifications

Key Specifications for The Last of Us Part II
Specification Detail
Engine Naughty Dog Game Engine
Genre Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth
Initial Release 2020-06-19 (PS4), 2024-01-19 (PS5 Remastered)
Developer Naughty Dog
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Setting Post-Pandemic United States (Jackson, WY; Seattle, WA; Santa Barbara, CA), ~25 years after outbreak
Perspective Third-Person
Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (Remastered)
Multiplayer None (Single-Player Only, with 'No Return' roguelike mode in Remastered)
Unique Feature Dual Playable Protagonists with Intertwined Stories, Unflinching Narrative on Revenge & Trauma, Groundbreaking Animation & Detail, 'No Return' Roguelike Mode (Remastered), Industry-Leading Accessibility Options.

info_outline Note: CONSOLE GAME - PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHLY SPECULATIVE based on The Last of Us Part I PC port and expected demands for a potential Part II PC port. An SSD would be MANDATORY.

laptop_windows Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, very high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **If ported to PC, The Last of Us Part II would be an extremely demanding title, requiring top-tier laptop hardware for high settings and resolutions.**

info_outline GPU TGP: Maximum TGP will be absolutely crucial.

info_outline Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling needed to prevent severe thermal throttling.

info_outline CPU Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and strong single/multi-core performance.

info_outline RAM Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5) would be essential.

info_outline MUX Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be critical.

build Optimization Note: Would likely support NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution & Frame Generation), AMD FSR 2.0+, and Intel XeSS if ported. Texture Quality, Model Quality, Shadow Quality, Reflections, Volumetric Effects, Character Detail, Animation Quality, and Particle Effects would heavily impact performance. Ray tracing, if implemented, would be exceptionally demanding.

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The Last of Us Part II System Requirements

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tune Minimum (Estimated 1080p ~30 FPS, Medium Preset, Upscaling likely needed) – Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality)

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CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (Estimated) (Estimated minimum desktop CPU for a stable experience.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better (Estimated) (Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPU.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) (Estimated) (Estimated minimum desktop GPU.)
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Laptop GPU: 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.** (Estimated capable laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM strongly recommended.)
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RAM: 16 GB (16GB RAM would be essential.)
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Storage: 100 GB NVMe SSD (NVMe SSD mandatory.)

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tune Recommended (Estimated 1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, Upscaling often needed) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)

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CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Estimated) (Estimated recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX / AMD Ryzen 7/9 H/HX series.** (High-end laptop CPUs.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) (Estimated) (Estimated recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High.)
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Laptop GPU: 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.** (High-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM critical.)
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RAM: 16 GB (32GB Recommended) (16GB minimum, 32GB strongly recommended.)
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Storage: 100 GB NVMe SSD (NVMe SSD strongly recommended.)

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tune High Performance (Estimated 1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling crucial) – High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)

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CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (Estimated) (CPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series.** (Top-tier laptop CPU.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) (Estimated) (Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra. Upscaling essential.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better.** (Flagship laptop GPUs. 12GB+ VRAM critical.)
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RAM: 16 GB (32GB Strongly Recommended) (32GB RAM essential for smoother 1440p high settings.)
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Storage: 100 GB NVMe SSD (NVMe SSD required.)

Target_4K_60FPS_High_Ultra

tune 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)

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CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Estimated) (Flagship CPU for attempting 4K/60FPS Ultimate.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i9-13980HX/14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (Estimated) (Absolute flagship laptop CPUs.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) (Estimated) (Flagship desktop GPU for 4K Ultimate, heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR with Frame Generation.)
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Laptop GPU: 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)** (The absolute best laptop GPU, will be pushed to its absolute limits. Aggressive upscaling mandatory.)
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RAM: 32 GB (32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K Ultimate.)
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Storage: 100 GB NVMe SSD (NVMe SSD required.)

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The Last of Us Part II Laptop Recommendations

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