Patch for The Last of Us Part I now available - Performance improvements, graphics fixes, and more detailed overview

07 April 2023, 22:40 / by Fabian Roßbach
Patch for The Last of Us Part I now available - Performance improvements, graphics fixes, and more detailed overview

Attention friends of The Last of Us Part I! A new patch is now available and brings some important improvements with it. This update fixes issues in areas such as performance, user experience, graphics, and more. Additionally, it includes platform- and hardware-specific corrections.

The most important changes at a glance

Below you will find a list of the most important changes and improvements that the new patch for The Last of Us Part I brings:

  • Fixes for various crash causes
  • Update of texture streaming to reduce CPU usage
  • Improvement of controller analog stick responsiveness
  • Fixes for sound effects and user interface
  • Fixes for graphics issues such as texture quality and depth of field settings
  • Increased active loading to reduce loading times
  • Fixes for camera orientation issues
  • Fixes and improvements in photo mode
  • Fixes for issues in various game sections and cutscenes

Left Behind, the standalone expansion pack for The Last of Us Part I, also receives some important fixes and improvements. These include fixes for crash causes, improvement of detail in the Halloween store, and update of the control scheme in the arcade mini-game.

Accessibility and Localization Improvements

The patch also has a lot to offer in terms of accessibility and localization, including:

  • Fixes for issues with the screen magnifier
  • Correction of translations in menus for various languages
  • Addition of missing text-to-speech in menus for Swedish
  • Correction of language in the crash window for Swedish

Platform and Hardware-Specific Fixes

The patch also includes some platform and hardware-specific fixes, such as:

  • Fixes for issues on AMD RX 5700 and RX 6600 Series GPUs
  • Fixes and adjustments for the Steam Deck

The developers at Naughty Dog and Iron Galaxy are closely monitoring player reports to support future improvements and patches. They are actively working on optimizations, game stability, and further bug fixes, all of which will be included in regular future updates.

For more known issues and their tracking, you can visit the official Naughty Dog website. If you encounter any of these issues, do not hesitate to contact support to gather more data and insights.

All in all, the new update for The Last of Us Part I offers many improvements and fixes that make the gaming experience even more enjoyable. So don't hesitate to download the patch and try out the latest changes for yourself!

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