The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered System Requirements and Recommended Specs

Back when The Last of Us was originally released on the PS3 in 2013, it massively exceeded expectations. Winning countless awards, selling like crazy, and was so revered by critics and consumers alike that it instantly inserted itself into the annals of gaming history.

It was, however, exclusive to the PS3, leaving the PC Master Race to feel incensed in that particular way that PC gamers tend to get. This was fixed when the Last of Us Part 1 was released, bringing the original game to PS5 and PC with updated visuals, a higher frame rate, and even a director’s commentary for those who really wanted to entirely shatter the immersion.

The Last of Us Part 2, interestingly, was only released for PS4, but eventually made its way to PS5 as the Last of Us Part 2 Remastered in 2024, which is the version you can finally get on PC as of April 3rd, 2025. It’s got some hefty requirements, too, so let’s talk about that.

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer. (Version 1909 or higher)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 / AMD RX 5700
• Storage: 150 GB (SSD required)

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer. (Version 1909 or higher)
• CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: Nvidia GTX 1650 / AMD RX 5500XT
• Storage: 150 GB (SSD required)

The minimum system requirements for this game aren’t actually too bad which is always nice to see and perhaps speaks to how optimised this game might be. Though for a game like this with action so visceral and environments so atmospheric, your experienced would be diminished.

You can find the average performance examples for the PC port of The Last of Us Part 2 remastered below, or on Naughty Dog’s website.

So, if you want to play this game and have a more memorable time of it, there are some improvements you can make. The first of which is a new GPU. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has truly jaw-dropping visuals, particularly water, lighting, and reflections, so if you’re keen to experience these, the latest GPUs from either Nvidia or AMD will help, if you can afford and/or actually find them.

The Steam Store page for The Last of Us Part 2 also specifically states “Performance enhancing technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.1, and AMD FSR 4.0 with upscaling and frame generation. Intel XeSS is also supported”. This of course requires a compatible GPU and the more modern it is, the better these features will perform.

The store page also states that the game is compatible with ultra-wide gaming monitors, which is nice to see as a wide monitor like the XENEON FLEX or the XENEON 34WQHD240-C really can improve the gaming experience by filling more of your visual field, thereby increasing immersion.

The RAM recommendation remains identical at 16 GB across minimum and recommended specs which leads us to think it doesn’t have too much impact to performance. However, 32 GB of RAM really doesn’t cost too much these days so we’d recommend upgrading to 32 GB as it will be necessary in other games.

Much like the first game, The Last of Us 2 Remastered is at its roots a 3rd person survival shooter, as such, ammunition is quite scarce so there is considerable emphasis on stealth and melee combat.

The true emphasis, though, is on the story, the world, and the characters. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered takes place around four years after the first game, and is about as devastating, with a particularly gnarly scene in the first couple of hours that proved very divisive.

Over the course of the game, you explorer tranquil snowy mountains and some of California. Most of the game, however, takes place in a ruined Seattle where you explore dilapidated buildings and meet heinously cruel people, making it the most realistic portrayal of this city we’ve seen in a game to date.

The gameplay is split roughly 50/50 between the characters of Ellie and Abby, two characters that belong to opposing factions with equally valid reasons to despite each other, which allows you to see and partake in the horrible actions they’re capable of and the more humanizing moments they both experience. This makes it a fascinating game as long as you can stomach the violence, emotional toil, and overlong playtime.