Is The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Steam Deck verified

A still from The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered — You can play The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on the go on your Steam Deck (Image via Naughty Dog)

The Last of Us Part 2 was originally released in 2020 exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and later received the remaster treatment for the PlayStation 5 in 2024. The PC community will be pleased to know that this title is the latest Sony first-party game to be ported. While those with a high-end gaming rig have nothing to worry about, it is worth noting that this game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck.

Not every AAA game is optimized for a handheld gaming device, but the wizards at Naughty Dog and Nixxes made it work. Porting games can be tricky and complicated, but this endeavor is worth the hassle, especially if more players can get their hands on this controversial game.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is officially Steam Deck verified

You can now play both The Last of Us games on your Steam Deck (Image via Naughty Dog)

The game developers confirmed that the critically acclaimed sequel is heading to PC on April 3, 2025. If recent first-party ports are proof, you can expect to play The Last of Us Part 2 on your Steam Deck without fuss or hassle.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has always upheld quality, and while some ports have dropped the ball at launch, the developers knew this game must be perfect before the release date.

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If the remake of the original game served any indication, The Last of Us Part 2 would look and perform smoothly on a gaming PC; however, there was reason to be concerned about a handheld version. The Steam Deck is a technical marvel, but it is easy to forget that it is only a handheld gaming device with limited horsepower.

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Fortunately, the Steam Deck is more than qualified to handle Ellie's brutal quest for revenge, and you can play through the lengthy campaign on the go. If you already had your fill with the revenge quest, you can always play the No Return mode in your free time.

Here are all the PC requirements and the recommended settings for the various graphics presets:

Minimum:

Storage: 150 GB SSD
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 5500XT
CPU: Intel Core i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
OS: Windows 10/11 64 bit
Graphics Preset: Low

Recommended:

Storage: 150 GB SSD
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 5700
CPU: Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600
OS: Windows 10/11 64 bit
Graphics Preset: Medium

High:

Storage: 150 GB SSD
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
OS: Windows 10/11 64 bit
Graphics Preset: High

Very High:

Storage: 150 GB SSD
RAM: 32 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Radeon RX 7900XT
CPU: Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
OS: Windows 10/11 64 bit
Graphics Preset: Very High

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is available on PlayStation 5 and will be released on PC and Steam Decks worldwide on April 3, 2025. For more related articles, check these out:

Edited by Ripunjay Gaba