The Last of Us Part II Grounded Difficulty and Permadeath Mode Trophies Pop Up

Update: Naughty Dog has confirmed Grounded difficulty and Permadeath will make it on August 13. A trailer for the update has been released...

In addition to ratcheting upwardly the difficulty, the new update adds a variety of new visual filters and unlockable gameplay modifiers. Get the total details here.

Original story: The Final of Us Part Ii can certainly be a harrowing feel, but the game usually isn't overly challenging. TLOU2 gives yous more options for getting around and scoring stealth kills, and equally such, dispatching enemies isn't quite every bit hard as in its predecessor. That said, information technology seems Naughty Dog is preparing to deliver a much more daunting challenge, as ii new trophies hint Grounded difficulty and a Permadeath mode are on the way. You tin can check out the evidence below, courtesy of the folks at PowerPyx…

The Last of United states of america ii merely got DLC Trophies. Patch ane.03 with Grounded Difficulty + Permadeath Mode incoming. pic.twitter.com/drUsvnHqIk

— PowerPyx (@PowerPyx) August 10, 2020

For those who never played the original The Last of United states, Grounded difficulty aims to provide a somewhat more "realistic" game, with far fewer crafting supplies, no HUD, no special powers like Listen Manner, and super tough, smart enemies. Meanwhile, I'thou sure Permadeath mode is exactly what it sounds like. Combining Grounded difficulty and Permadeath should make for a particularly hellish experience. Personally, I'll pass, just to each their ain.

Thinking of trying out The Last of Us Function II at present that some of the dust and controversy has cleared? Wccftech's Kai Powell found the game bleak, simply impressive in his full review…

The Last of Us Office Two is bleak and at times leaves the player feeling hopeless, just they'll exist playing through ane of the finest crafted pieces of gaming ever to grace a home console. This is one game that people will be talking about for a long time.

Meanwhile, I also enjoyed TLOU2 as a game, but had some problems with is pacing and storytelling, peculiarly its refusal to portray Ellie as a real villain.

The Last of United states Role II is available now on PS4. Grounded difficulty and Permadeath should be part of the game's 1.03 update, which should become live soon.