A new update for "The Last of Us 2" contains various settings that make the end times adventure extremely difficult.
- "The Last of Us 2 *" is one of the last major exclusive titles for the Playstation 4.
- The developers have given the game many new features with the 1.05 update.
- New difficulty options make "The Last of Us 2" even more difficult.
"The Last of Us 2" is all about survival in a world infested by the undead. Protagonist Ellie has to get by with the few resources she finds in her environment. Virtual death is a constant companion. Fortunately, in the worst case scenario, players can simply load an old saved game. But the developers Naughty Dog are introducing an even more intensive level of difficulty with the next update to version 1.05 - and with an additional option, playing through will be almost impossible.
"The Last of Us 2": Update brings difficulty level "Merciless" and Permadeath
Thanks to the new level of difficulty of “The Last of Us 2”, the adrenaline level rises even faster when encountering a clicker.
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From August 13th the new update 1 . 05 available for " The Last of Us 2 ". The developers of Naughty Dog explain in the Playstation Blog which innovations are being introduced. The update introduces the extremely challenging " Merciless " difficulty level , which makes the game even more difficult in many ways. Players of the first part will still know this mode. Because here the enemies become even more deadly, objects and ammunition are even less common. In addition, Ellie's eavesdropping mode and the HUD elements are deactivated.
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If that was not sound hard enough, can try their hand at the ultimate challenge: The update introduces namely a Permadeath - option one. Players only have one life available in the entire story. So you have to play it through without dying. Since this is almost impossible, the challenge can be defused a little. Players should also be able to activate certain control points for each chapter in the game. With this setting, players do not have to start the entire adventure from the beginning, but can continue from the checkpoint at the beginning of the chapter.
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"The Last of Us 2": Other new contents of the update
In addition to the expanded difficulty options, the update introduces other features. These are mostly gimmicks that change the appearance of the game. For example, gamers can activate a cell shading graphic or adjust the color setting to black and white or sepia.
At the request of the players, the developers have integrated some improvements into the game. For example, the listening mode can be switched on and off as required or the bow display can be adjusted.
In addition, there are various gameplay - modifications are available:
- Mirror world
- Mirror on death
- Slow motion
- Bullet time mode
- Infinite ammunition
- Infinite manufacturing
- Infinite melee weapon durability
- Infinite listening mode range
- A shot
- Touch of death
- 8-bit audio
- 4-bit audio
- Helium audio
- Xenon audio
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