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BeforeThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredreleases on PC, Naughty Dog has outlined a few additions arriving in the game’s No Return mode. No Return is a roguelike survival mode exclusive toThe Last of the Us Part 2 Remastered, and it invites players to complete various challenges set within the sequel’s iconic locations through four challenge types: Assault, Capture, Holdout, and Hunted.
The Last of Us Part 2was first released in 2020, presenting a harrowing story set four years after the 2013 predecessor. The remastered version was later released for the PlayStation 5 in 2024, boasting visual improvements, a speedrun-focused mode, audio commentary, and much more.April is shaping up to be a significant month forTLOUfans, geared to make 2025 a year to remember. In addition toThe Last of Us Part 2Remastered’s PC release on April 3, HBO’s live-action series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, will air its second season, kicking off the adaptation’s anticipated retelling ofPart 2on April 13.
Announced by Naughty Dog in ablog post, in tandem withThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s PC specs, the developer outlined the new content coming to No Return mode. Four new maps will be added to gameplay, including Overlook, the Seraphites' site, School, where Ellie and Dina combat the W.L.F., Streets, featuring the Seattle neighborhood of Hillcrest, and Nest, recreating the building Abby navigates that’s overrun by Infected. Additionally, two new characters are being added to No Return mode: Bill with a Smuggler playstyle, and Marlene’s Risk-Taker playstyle. Thankfully, PlayStation 5 users will also receive this new No Return content, alongside new trophies and bug fixes, through a free patch released on the same date as the PC launch.
Naughty Dog Announces New Content Coming to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s No Return Mode
New No Return characters Bill and Marlene join thebest character list fromThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s No Return mode, complete with their own set of skills. Players manning Bill can use a custom pump shotgun from dead drops to receive double rewards, and he has increased strength against melee attacks despite being unable to dodge. Marlene, on the other hand, uses a Custom Assault Rifle, “All or Nothing” gambits, and she can reroute her No Return path once per run.
While PC users dive into the new contentPart 2 Remasteredhas to offer,TLOUfans have an exciting new season of the HBO adaptation to look forward to, which features a significant time jump (like the game) and begins coveringPart 2’s story.The Last of Usseason 2 will introduce classic Stalkersto the show, which were memorable infected enemies from the game, and their involvement will surely raise the danger level.
