The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to celebrate the critically acclaimed sequel originally released years ago. It’s perhaps only right that Naughty Dog is extending a special promo for its existing fans—an upgrade path from the original PlayStation 4 version.
Whether you’re like me (a fraud who hasn’t played the games but watched the HBO series) or someone who’s followed Ellie’s story for over a decade now, it’s clear Naughty Dog wants The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered to have a little something for everyone. But, aside from simply making this new release enticing to wider audiences, it does appear it will also be accessible to a lot more players thanks to this incentive. Here’s how you can secure an upgrade to the native PS5 remaster.
How much does it cost to upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
If you own the original PS4 version of The Last of Us Part 2, it costs $10 on the PlayStation Store to upgrade it to The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5.
However, if you don’t own the original PS4 version of The Last of Us Part 2, you can purchase The Last of Us Part II Remastered for $49.99. But it’s nice to know existing owners won’t have to pay full price for the same story once again.
When can you upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
From Jan. 19, you can upgrade your PS4 version of The Last of Us Part 2 to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered in the PlayStation Store as this is when it will officially release and when The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered store page’s pricing will be updated to reflect the upgrade cost.
How to upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5: digital edition
You can upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on your PS5 from Jan. 19 by following these steps:
- Log in to your PlayStation account
- Purchase the upgrade directly from The Last of Us 2 Remastered PlayStation store page
- If you own The Last of Us Part 2 for PS4, you can see the full price for the Remastered version crossed out, and it will show the upgrade cost of $10.
- If you don’t see this, then you might not own the digital PS4 version of The Last of Us Part 2, or you may have purchased it on another account. So, be sure you’re logged into the account where you own The Last of Us Part 2.
- Download The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (it’s 76.164 GB, so it will take time to download)
You can dive right in and play the remastered version on your PS5 as soon as it’s downloaded.
How to upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5: physical edition
If you own the physical disc copy of The Last of Us Part 2 for PS4, you must have access to a PS5 console with a disc drive to upgrade it to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. You need the PS4 disc of The Last of Us Part 2 to download or play the digital version provided in this upgrade promo.
When you have a disc copy of The Last of Us Part 2 and have access to a PS5, you can upgrade to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered by following these steps:
- Log in to your PlayStation account
- Insert your disc copy of The Last of Us Part 2 for PS4 into your PS5
- Purchase the upgrade directly from your PS5’s The Last of Us 2 Remastered store page
- You must have your disc in the PS5 to see the upgrade cost.
- Install the upgrade for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on your PS5
You can dive into the Remastered version on your PS5 as soon as it’s done. You must insert The Last of Us Part 2 disc into your PS5 whenever you want to play The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. This means you can’t sell the disc after you purchase the upgrade if you ever intend to play it again.
Upgrading your PS4 copy of The Last of Us Part 2 might seem daunting, but it’s pretty easy if you follow these steps for the digital and physical versions. But this is everything you need to know about upgrading your PS4 copy of The Last of Us Part 2 to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5.
