The Last of Us Part II Remastered
The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5 provides tangible improvements over the backwards-compatible PS4 release, including denser foliage with reduced pop-in, improved texture filtering, and substantially faster load times (~16s vs ~45-50s). Gameplay performance in the default 1440p Performance Mode is rock-solid at 60fps, resolving minor dips present in the patched PS4 code. The 4K Fidelity Mode targets 30fps, but can run at a smooth 40fps on 120Hz displays or 40-60fps with VRR enabled. Performance Mode is the recommended option for optimal fluidity.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
The game carries the PS5 Pro Enhanced label on PlayStation Store, but specific resolution, frame rate, or PSSR enhancements for PS5 Pro are not detailed in this product page.
Official store listing confirms the title is PS5 Pro Enhanced.
Fidelity Mode
PS5 ProNative 4K rendering delivering increased clarity for fine details like individual blades of grass, maintaining identical asset settings to Performance Mode.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProNative 1440p presentation without dynamic resolution scaling or upsampling. Features denser foliage, reduced LOD pop-in, and improved texture filtering compared to the PS4 release.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5 delivers a native 1440p 60fps Performance Mode alongside a native 4K 30fps Fidelity Mode. Displays supporting 120Hz and VRR allow for a 40fps Fidelity option or unlocked frame rates up to 100fps. Visual upgrades focus on enhanced foliage, improved texture filtering, and faster load times.
Performance Mode
PS5Native 1440p presentation without dynamic resolution scaling or upsampling. Features denser foliage, reduced LOD pop-in, and improved texture filtering compared to the PS4 release.
Fidelity Mode
PS5Native 4K rendering delivering increased clarity for fine details like individual blades of grass, maintaining identical asset settings to Performance Mode.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 78Good | 55Below average |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | Performance Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 78Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 55Below average
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
In 120Hz output mode without VRR, heavy close-range alpha effects from infected enemies and dense water interaction can cause minor frame rate drops below the 40fps target.
The game deliberately holds a frame during camera cuts in cutscenes for temporal anti-aliasing (TAA) accumulation, creating a brief visible stutter.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does The Last of Us Part II Remastered run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, The Last of Us Part II Remastered offers 2 graphics modes: Fidelity Mode targets 40 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What frame rate does The Last of Us Part II Remastered run at on PS5?
On PS5, The Last of Us Part II Remastered offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p; Fidelity Mode targets 40 FPS at 4K.
Does The Last of Us Part II Remastered support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Fidelity Mode on PS5 Pro, Performance Mode on PS5 Pro, Performance Mode on PS5, Fidelity Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of The Last of Us Part II Remastered?
The Last of Us Part II Remastered scores 78/100 on PS5. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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