The Last Of Us Part 2 gets a remaster — because who remembers 2020

After a day of leaks and speculation, Sony has officially announced “The Last of Us Part II Remastered,” complete with a special edition and a $14.95 AUD (likely) upgrade path for existing players.

Sony has confirmed the PS5 version of “The Last of Us Part II,” will have enhanced graphics and improved performance, as well as support for the DualSense controller and 1440p Performance and 4K Fidelity modes.

There’s also a brand-new mode called No Return. This roguelike survival mode is crafted to test players’ skills in randomized encounters, offering a fresh perspective on The Last of Us Part II’s combat dynamics. From the PlayStation Blog:

The mode includes a host of playable characters to choose from — some playable for the first time in The Last of Us franchise (which you may have spotted in our trailer) — who each come with their own traits to suit different playstyles. Players will chart their own course on each run, choosing between various stealth and combat encounters that will pit you against a range of enemies, with unique twists that can add new, unexpected factors to any given encounter.

Each run will offer a new chance to decide what rewards you get after each encounter, how you spec out your character, and more. Unlock more characters, skins, and more as you progress to use in the mode, customize your own runs, and compete on a global leaderboard as part of a Daily Run 2. We’re excited to share more about No Return as we get closer to launch.

The new version launches January 19, 2024, and honestly for $14.95 I’ll probably fall into PlayStation’s rebuy trap. The roguelike mode, mixed with The Last Of Us Part 2’s great stealth combat, should be worth the upgrade fee. Players also can hopefully find a cheap used copy of the PS4 game to sneak into the upgrade club.