The highly anticipated release of The Last of Us Part 2 on the PlayStation 5 (PS5) seems to have been confirmed or strongly hinted at by the game’s composer, Gustavo Santaolalla. In an interview on the Blender podcast, Santaolalla discussed his cameo appearance in the game and mentioned that in the new editions, players would have the ability to make him play certain tracks, but he couldn’t provide further details.
While the exact wording and interpretation may vary due to the interview being in Spanish, it is clear that Santaolalla mentioned “new editions,” which strongly suggests a PS5 version of The Last of Us Part 2. This confirmation or hint of a PS5 version is not entirely surprising, considering the previous release pattern for Naughty Dog’s games. The Last of Us Remastered was released approximately a year after the original PS3 version, and The Last of Us Part 1 also received a remastered edition.
The commercial viability of a native PS5 edition of The Last of Us Part 2 is significant, considering the game’s massive fanbase, which has expanded further due to the HBO show and the growing player base on the PS5. Similar PS5-optimized “Director’s Cut” versions have been released for other late-PS4 games, such as Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima.
Although some may argue that the PS4 version of Part 2 does not require an upgrade, there is an opportunity for Naughty Dog to enhance the graphic textures and models, as was done between Part 1 and Part 2. Additionally, the PS5’s capabilities, such as DualSense support, Fidelity and Performance modes, and potential new content hinted at by Santaolalla, could make the re-release an enticing package for fans. As a result, the prospect of a native PS5 edition of The Last of Us Part 2 is generating further interest and anticipation.
It’s important to note that this confirmation or hint should be treated as unofficial until official announcements are made by Naughty Dog or Sony.
