Naughty Dog’s phenomenal game The Last of Us is finally on PC. You can experience this harrowing and thrilling tale from your beloved gaming computer.
It’s fair to say that we can’t get enough of The Last of Us, right now. From rewatching the HBO series to binge-playing The Last of Us Part One, it is very much living in our minds rent free. Give us all the things Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us Gameplay
The Last of Us Part One follows the arduous journey Joel and Ellie take, to smuggle her from a military quarantine zone. Traversing across an American wasteland, they must run from gruesome Clickers, which are just the worst combination of zombie and fungal infections, as well as altogether more human threats. What’s more, this edition also includes the much-loved prequel chapter, Left Behind, that features Ellie and her best friend Riley.
Why Play it on PC?
The Last of Us Part One is more than just an excuse to relive this game that has received over 200 Game of the Year awards. It has been remastered and integrated with the latest graphical technology from both AMD and NVIDIA. Compelling story telling and AI-enhanced, upscaled graphics? Yes, please!
In fact, The Last of Us Part One will feature a number of PC-centric optimisations. In addition to NVIDA DLSS and AMD FSR 2.2, there will be native support for VSync, frame rate capping, and adjustable features exclusive to PC, such as Shadows, Ambient Occlusion, and Texture Quality. Better yet, you can play in true 4K resolutions and on ultra-wide monitors. Take in the picturesque landscapes in 21:9 ultrawide and 32:9 super ultrawide aspect ratios.
What about peripherals? The Last of Us Part One can be played the traditional way, with a gamepad, but the PC-preference of keyboard and mouse is fully supported. You even have the option to customise and remap buttons, creating primary and secondary bindings for mouse and keyboard. Still feel like you might opt for the game controller? There’s an adaptive mode that combines inputs from the keyboard and controller. Always on the mark, The Last of Us Part One also includes a full suite of accessibility features, optimising gameplay for everyone.
One last cheeky tidbit. With a compatible headset or set of speakers, you can play with 3D spatial sound. Hear those clickers coming from a mile off!
The Last of Us Part One Platforms
The Last of Us Part One is available to play on PC and PlayStation 5. As a single-player narrative, it does not support any multiplayer gameplay. But you can finally stream it from your gaming PC!
Check out our guide that takes you through everything you need to know about streaming.
The Last of Us Part One Official Specifications
What do you need from your gaming PC to be able to support all this wonderful, enhanced gameplay? Check out the official specifications for The Last of Part One.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (1909 or newer) 64-bit | Windows 10 (1909 or newer) 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Intel Core i7-4770K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti (4GB) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (GB) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8GB) |
| Storage | 100GB available space | 100GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD recommended | SSD recommended |
Best PCs to Play The Last of Us Part One
Is your PC currently not up to the task of delivering Ellie to the Fireflies? Then perhaps consider these upgrades. We’ve picked out three of our favourite computers for playing The Last of Us Part One, but if these don’t fit your vibe, then you can explore the full Overclockers UK collection!
Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC
The Refract Azure is a top-tier, pre-built gaming PC that has been crafted by the Overclockers UK tech team for 1440p gaming. The Last of Us Part One will fit right in. With its AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU, the Azure is packing the performance you need to bring the clickers to life. Let Zen 4 architecture and NVIDIA’s Game Ready drivers optimise your gameplay.
Plus, as a pre-built gaming PC the Azure is eligible for next-day delivery (when stock allows). Even better, it comes with a three years parts and labour warranty, for that added peace of mind.
Gigabyte 16X Gaming Laptop
If you’ve got your own trek from Boston to Salt Lake City, take your gaming on the go with the Gigabyte AORUS 16X laptop. Equipped with a 13th Gen Intel processor and NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPU, there is little this gaming laptop can’t handle. The Intel Core i7-13650HX balances six P- and eight E-cores, plus it can reach speeds up to 4.9GHz. Paired with the ultra-fast 16GB DDR5 RAM, this laptop can effortlessly multitask, whether you are gaming, creating content, or streaming. Let’s not even think about how realistic and life-like the RTX 4060 GPU is going to make the clickers!
Managing the temperature of the Gigabyte AORUS 15X is the WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system. This technology utilises ultra-thin fan blades in conjunction with highly conductive materials, to create an incredibly efficient thermal solution.
OcUK Gaming Buzzard Configurable PC
Play The Last of Us Part One with powerful hardware on your side. The OcUK Gaming Buzzard Configurable PC is equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700F CPU and AMD Radeon RX 7800XT GPU, so it will beautifully render the post-apocalyptic land being reclaimed by nature Joel and Ellie travel through with streamlined efficiency. Plus, with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a flexible storage solution, you can say goodbye to slow loading times and lag.
The OcUK Gaming Buzzard is configurable, meaning you can adjust the base spec to best suit your needs. Make changes to the PC case, CPU, memory, GPU, colling, storage, braided cables, and operating system.
The Last of Us on HBO
The finale may have come and gone, but we are still reeling over The Last of Us on HBO. Each episode has been an emotional rollercoaster (I’m looking at you, episode 3), as well as beautifully shot and paying fabulous tribute to the source material. Not to mention the stellar cast! Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie are incredible, but the addition of Nick Offerman as Bill and Keivonn Woodard as Sam Burrell was just perfection.
Do share your thoughts on the show in the comments below. No spoilers, though – just in case! Who else is counting down to Season 2?
Between The Last of Us and Fallout, we’re living for TV adaptations of our favourite games. Even thought of a few ourselves that we’d love to see!
Will You Be Playing?
Are you excited to finally play this masterpiece on your gaming PC? Drop a comment below if your next gaming session is dedicated to The Last of Us Part One.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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