As it was on the PS3, The Last of Us on PS4 is expected to be a monstrous hit. Officially dubbed as The Last of Us Remastered, the HD port brings with it The Last of Us: Left Behind which takes place prior to the main events of the game. In addition to the extra content, what will truly make this port standout is the graphical upgrades its set to receive. While traditionally companies turn over game ports to other studios, Naughty Dog is internally handling the improved visuals that will bring the game from 720p to 1080p. Naughty Dog has promised higher resolution character models, improved shadow and lighting details, and much more that will make the game more than just a port.
Naughty Dog also hasn’t been shy about their ambitions of reaching 1080p 60fps, the holy grail of what many consider true next-gen visuals. Till now, we’ve only been told by Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann, the game’s Creative Directors, that they’d like to hit that target with no confirmation if the final product will actually offer that. Now, thanks to some teases from both men, we may just have the confirmation we’ve been looking for.
Playing out on Twitter as an exchange between Bruce and Neil:
“@bruce_straley: I had a dream in 60fps last night. #TLOUremastered” what if I told you that was no dream? #believe
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) June 27, 2014
If that wasn’t enough, here is Kurt Margenau, Lead Game Designer on Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End:
Played some #TLOU at 60 fps tonight for the first time (60fps cutscenes and all). Transformitive. I’m a believer. Don’t think I can go back.
— Kurt Margenau (@kurtmargenau) June 20, 2014
If that’s not enough to confirm the game is running in 60fps, I’m not sure what is. However, it’s worth noting that many times, internal targets and goals can be met yet the final product can still lack the enhancements for various reasons. That’s to say, don’t be at all shocked if The Last of Us Remastered arrived in 1080p 60fps – but also know that it’s not final until Naughty Dog says its final.
After all, it was Naughty Dog who years ago accidentally revealed the arrival cross-chat on PS3 via XMB which never materialized. The Last of Us Remastered arrives on PlayStation on July 29 in North America and July 30 in Europe with a new $49.99 price tag.
Discuss:
Do you think going from 30fps to 60fps makes a huge difference in games?