The Last Of Us Part 2 Free Download Hailed By Fans As Welcome Surprise

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Ellie and Abby from The Last Of Us Part 2, looking angry.

Published Apr 12, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT

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Since The Last of Us released back in 2013, the post-apocalyptic Naughty Dog franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, welcoming a sequel, and even an HBO live-action adaptation which has won its fair share of awards. Telling the story of love and revenge in equal measure, The Last of Us has taken the world by storm over the past decade, and despite no news of a potential The Last of Us Part III, the franchise's popularity shows no sign of dwindling.

The Last Of Us Part 2 Is Free For Millions Right Now

Ellie in a rage in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

Released back in 2020, The Last of Us Part II takes place four-years after the events of the first game, with the sequel following a 19-year-old Ellie as she embarks on a journey of revenge after the death of her adoptive father. Introducing a brand-new protagonist, Abby, into the fray, players take on the role of both women as they embody two signs of the same coin in a journey of both revenge and forgiveness.

Now, fans are praising the arrival of The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered on PlayStation Plus, with one user over on r/playstation sharing, "The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered being on the PS Plus is a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. 9.5/10."

It is true that the second installment in the beloved Naughty Dog franchise is currently free to download for PlayStation Plus Extra members, as opposed to having to pay its full price at $49.99. Released in January 2024 and offering 4K resolution, improved performance, and the arrival of the "No Return" roguelike mode, The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered was praised by fans, despite the ongoing joke that Naughty Dog loves a remaster at any opportunity.

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The Last Of US Part 2 Remastered Key Art

Whatever your thoughts on The Last of Us franchise, there is no denying that it is one of the best of all time, especially for PlayStation. Even The Last of Us Part II, which was met with criticism for its brave storyline and bold choices, is now considered one of the greats, so its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus library offers the perfect chance to make up your own mind if previous reviews made you hesitant. Now, with Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann dropping potential hints about The Last of Us Part III in recent weeks, the future could indeed be very bright for the beloved post-apocalyptic saga.

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Released June 19, 2020

ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs

Publisher(s) Sony

Engine Proprietary

Cross-Platform Play no

Cross Save no

Steam Deck Compatibility yes

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