The Last of Us became a hit since the first time it was released back in 2013. Now, in 2022, Naughty Dog released their hit again for the PS5 as a remade version with, so far, great reviews. While it is a single-player game, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for replayability. On the contrary, it offers many ways for players to keep enjoying the game. The new PS5 remake of The Last of Us includes two new modes. A permadeath mode, which adds a lot more difficulty, and a speedrun mode. The latter one is aimed at those looking to do a The Last of Us speedrun playthrough. Unlocking it isn’t hard. Yet, depending on the version you bought you might have to wait longer or you’ll be able to play it right away.
How To Unlock The Last Of Us Speedrun Mode
To do a The Last of Us speedrun playthrough there are two ways to go about it. The first one is by buying the Deluxe or Firefly Edition. Having any of these two versions will unlock The Last of Us speedrun mode by default. However, if you only pre-ordered the standard version, you’ll not be seeing this mode unlocked at first. To unlock it, you need to beat the game first. It doesn’t matter what difficulty. As long as you finish it, you will unlock the speedrun mode. After that, you’re free to give this mode a go.
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The Last of Us speedrun playthroughs aren’t something new. Also, this isn’t the first game where we see people trying to finish the game as fast as possible. However, it is one of the games that include a speedrun mode inside the game’s features. You will notice that once you’re inside The Last of Us speedrun mode a clock will appear that’ll count your time. Thankfully, this clock stops every time you are in a cutscene. This way, you can continue enjoying the story and take a break from the speedrun playthrough. It is worth noting that to finish The Last of Us speedrun mode you need to optimize everything. Upgrades, routes, killing enemies, and more. We recommend that you try this mode only after you’ve finished the game to familiarize yourself with the weapons and techniques.