Last of Us 2 Remastered PC Launch: Player Count Disappoints!

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Summary

  • The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered‘s PC debut earned a peak player count of 30,690.
  • Part 2 Remastered’s player count is less than Part 1’s 36,496 peak.

The enhanced version of “The Last of Us Part 2,” titled “The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered,” is now available on Steam for PC gamers, and the number of players who jumped in after its release has been shared. The original game from 2013, “The Last of Us,” also underwent a remaster, and this updated sequel offers graphical improvements, novel gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience offered by No Return, full integration with the DualSense wireless controller, and many other exciting features.

In 2020, The Last of Us Part 2 was launched to wide praise from critics, even though its grim storyline sparked debates within the gaming community. Eventually, it bagged the Game of the Year award. However, the recent update 2.0.0 for the remastered version of the game has inadvertently eliminated Ellie and Abby’s abilities for certain players, a glitch that is particularly annoying given this patch was designed to enhance the PC edition with additional content.

On its debut weekend following its release on April 3, 2025, the PC version of “The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered” saw a peak concurrent player count of 30,690. In comparison to the initial game’s release statistics, The Last of Us Part 2 fell short, with only 36,500 players recorded at the launch of the original game. Alongside its PC debut, “The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered” introduced new content for No Return mode. Four additional maps – Overlook, School, Streets, and Nest – were added to the game, with Bill and Marlene becoming playable characters, each possessing unique abilities and weapons. Concurrently, PlayStation 5 users gained access to this new No Return content via a free update synchronized with the PC launch.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s PC Port Fails to Beat Part 1’s Player Count

Although The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered boasted impressive PC features at its launch, it found itself towards the bottom of Sony’s top 10 most popular PC releases. It barely surpassed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Remastered in terms of peak player count. Furthermore, it didn’t fare well compared to God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Zero Dawn, and leading games like Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima in terms of player engagement.

For those eager to revisit post-apocalyptic America and delve deeper into Ellie and Abby’s harrowing tale of sorrow and retribution with enhanced graphics, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered offers an impactful gaming experience for PC users. Selecting the Upscale Quality option prioritizes quality over balance without affecting frames per second (FPS). By boosting Level of Detail, Texture Quality, and Depth of Field Quality to High, players can enjoy a more visually stunning gameplay experience without impacting performance. Although the PC port’s current optimization leaves much to be desired, enthusiasts remain optimistic that these issues will be addressed in future updates.

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2025-04-08 11:44