Everyone’s talking about The Last of Us in 2023 and now we’re rapidly approaching the release of The Last of Us Part I on PC, following Sony’s recent trend of bringing their biggest games to our beloved PCs.
For PC gamers there may be many questions you might have about The Last of Us Part I, especially if you’ve already watched the HBO TV series. Here’s everything you need to know:
When is the Last of Us Coming to PC?
The Last of Us Part I already released on PlayStation 5 back in September of 2022, however for the PC version you won’t have to wait long. The game will be hitting PCs on March 28, 2023, meaning you’ll be able to dive into this narrative triumph shortly.
What is The Last of Us Part I?
Announced in June 2022, The Last of Us Part I is a remake of the original 2013 post-apocalyptic action-adventure game. Featuring enhanced visuals, facial animations, AI, and accessibility options, it’s a complete upgrade and overhaul of the original classic.
Gameplay has also been enhanced, with updated combat and exploration making the game feel fresh even to veterans. For example, infected have new moves which can apply pressure in unexpected ways such as a charge move for Bloaters. Level design has been tweaked as well with enhanced destruction, so you won’t be able to rely on old reflexes and routes to get you through.
In addition, this version comes with all DLC, meaning if you’ve never played the brilliant prequel chapter – The Last of Us: Left Behind – you’ll now get the chance as part of this package.
Why Should I Play it if I’ve Watched the TV Series?
While the story in the HBO TV series follows the game in broad strokes, there are considerable differences between the two that’ll mean this version still holds lots to discover for any The Last of Us HBO fan.
For a start, the narrative presented in the HBO version has received a few changes, it’s expanded on the story in some places as well as shortened other areas. We won’t spoil exactly what’s different here but safe to say you’ll be in for some surprises if you’ve only seen the TV show.
The main difference, however, is that in the game you’ll experience the story and the world in a way you cannot replicate just by watching it on television. Yes, the HBO series may well be the greatest video game adaptation ever, but by playing it as a game you’ll be in the thick of it with Joel and Ellie. You’re there with them as they sneak past clickers, feel the juddering violence of Joel’s rage, and experience the sorrow and sadness of this bleak world. The TV series is amazing but it’s as a game that The Last of Us really sings.
The Last of Us Part I Trailers
Back in June of 2022 we got our first look at the remake, albeit in its PlayStation 5 form. You can watch this trailer above.
Then, in August of 2022 we got to see the PS5 Launch Trailer:
But we’re PC gamers here, so here are the two official PC Features Trailers – first up Part 1:
And Part 2:
Last of Us Part I System Requirements
Will your rig be beefy enough for the apocalypse? Check out the minimum and recommended requirements for here:
Minimum System Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti (4 GB)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
Recommended System Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
Shop The Last of Us Part I on PC
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