The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Steam release time map countdown and all pre-order bonuses

The Last of Us Part 2 is one of Sony’s biggest exclusives. While the original is unanimously loved, its sequel is a lot more divisive. While fans will soon be able to see Sony’s sequel depicted in live-action via the HBO show, players on PC will be able to play the game for the very first time before then. The release date and time countdown map for when The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will come out on PC Steam has been shared, and there are a couple of pre-order bonuses to claim.  

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Steam release date

The release date for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC Steam is April 3rd. In addition to the base game, TLOU2 comes with all the Remastered additions that PlayStation players received in 2024, including the No Return survival mode.

However, there are a few exclusives for the game on PC, including the following listed on Valve’s Steam page:

• HDR support.
• PC Display and Graphics Menu for scalability.
• DirectStorage support.
• PC Optimized graphics
  • Performance enhancing technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.1, and AMD FSR 4.0 with upscaling and frame generation. Intel XeSS is also supported
• Mouse and keyboard mapping
  • Take full control and ensure personalized gameplay experience by tailoring mouse and keyboard mapping to suit your playstyle.

When does The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered come out on PC Steam?

The release time for when The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will come out on PC for Steam is 10AM PT/1PM ET/6PM BST on April 3rd. These official launch hours come courtesy of a release time map shared by Naughty Dog.

While TLOU2 arrives very soon on PC, fans also only have to wait until April 13th for Season 2 of the HBO show starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. There is also the addition of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Steam release time US

• 10AM PT on Thursday, April 3rd
• 1PM ET on Thursday, April 3rd

TLOU2 PC Steam release time UK

• 6PM BST on Thursday, April 3rd

Release time map

Below is the official release time map:

Countdown

Below is a countdown to when the game will launch:

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TLOU2 pre-order bonuses

The game only costs £39.99 on Steam, and the pre-order bonuses are as follows:

• Ammo Capacity Upgrade
• Crafting Training Manual

In addition, if you opt in for the optional PSN sign-in, you will be rewarded with the following goodies:

• Jordan A. Mun’s Jacket from Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as a skin for Ellie.
• +50 points to activate bonus features and concept art.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Steam system requirements

Lastly, below are the system requirements for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC Steam:

Minimum:

• Graphics preset: Low
• Avg. performance: 720p @ 30 fps
• CPU: Intel Core i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 5500XT
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
• Storage: 150 GB SSD

Recommended:

• Graphics preset: Medium
• Avg. performance: 1080p @ 60 fps
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 5700
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
• Storage: 150 GB SSD

High:

• Graphics preset: High
• Avg. performance: 1440p @ 60 fps
• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
• Storage: 150 GB SSD

Very high:

• Graphics preset: Very High
• Avg. performance: 4K @ 60 fps
• CPU: Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Radeon RX 7900XT
• RAM: 32 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
• Storage: 150 GB SSD

In addition, the game is officially verified for Steam Deck.

For more The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, we have a guide to the No Return mode characters and how to unlock.