According to co-chairman Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us Part I on PS5 will feature a series of gameplay and presentation improvements to bring the game closer to its original vision. You can learn more in a new video from developer Naughty Dog, which dives into the game’s many updates and improvements, with Creative Director Shaun Escayg and Game Director Matthew Gallant.
While The Last of Us, I can render native 4K at 30 FPS targeted or dynamic 4K at 60 FPS* targeted and have PS5 key features like wireless controller touch DualSense, 3D sound and trigger effects**, it’s clear that there’s a lot more going on here than simply resolution and frame rate, it’s a complete overhaul.
From the art direction to the character models, the entire game has been rebuilt from the ground up to take advantage of the new generation of graphics, allowing it to achieve the visual fidelity that the studio desires when it comes to graphics. create this experience. The PS5’s powerful hardware offers a host of visual benefits, from denser physics with tons of obstructions and chips (bullets can now rip through concrete objects and environments) and segments. movies now seamlessly transition to games. Motion fusion technology means character animations are more convincing, intuitive and realistic; all of which add another layer of believability to the characters and their interactions with the world. Furthermore, the AI upgrade means that characters live in the world in a more realistic and realistic way, such as buddy characters navigating the cover to avoid the enemy NPC’s line of sight more realistically. .
All improvements are aimed at increasing the attractiveness of the game, but the improvements don’t stop there. Naughty Dog has worked with their community to integrate a number of fan requests, including a “fixed” mode, a speed-focused mode, and a bunch of brand new unlockable skins. for Joel and Ellie. The game also features over 60 accessibility options, which goes beyond what the developers can offer with The Last of Us Part II and includes a new Audio Description mode, ensuring that the gameplay is rewarding. and comprehensive for everyone.
The Last of Us Part I launches on PlayStation 5 on September 2, 2022.
* Requires 4K display device.
** 3D audio through TV speakers or analog / USB stereo headsets.
