The highly anticipated update for The Last of Us Part I on the Steam Deck is finally here, and it’s a game-changer. Previously, players were able to play the game on the handheld device, but it wasn’t the optimal experience. There were frequent crashes and visual glitches, with lead character Ellie Williams’ hair even turning into spaghetti at times. However, with the new update v1.1.0, the game is now verified for the Steam Deck, and the graphics and performance issues have been fixed.
Initially, Naughty Dog, the game’s developer, didn’t prioritize fixing these issues. This decision made sense at the time, as they were busy addressing hotfixes and facing criticism for the poor PC port of the game. However, they have now listened to the feedback from players and have released this much-needed update.
The update not only improves the Steam Deck version but also focuses on fixing the issues in the Windows PC version. The CPU and GPU performance has been optimized, addressing the problem of the game hogging processors’ cores even during simple tasks like waiting in the main menu. The update also resolves crashes related to graphics settings and a bug that occurred when saving Photo Mode pictures in 4K resolution. Additionally, the delay when exiting the pause menu and trying to shoot immediately after has been fixed.
To announce the release of this update, Naughty Dog took to Twitter, sharing the patch notes and confirming that The Last of Us Part I is now Steam Deck Verified. This is great news for players who were eagerly awaiting an improved gaming experience on the handheld device.
Another issue that has been tackled in the update is screen tearing when panning the camera. Even with VSync enabled, some screen tearing persisted in the PC version. However, Naughty Dog has addressed this problem, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience.
VRAM management was also a major concern in this PlayStation-PC port, with the game requiring a significant amount of memory to run at higher settings. To cater to players with low-end graphics cards, the update has introduced a Very Low graphics preset, allowing them to play the game with lower visual fidelity.
Naughty Dog, along with partners Iron Galaxy, is actively working on further improvements and patches based on player reports. They are committed to optimizing the game, improving stability, and addressing any remaining issues in future updates.
In the meantime, Naughty Dog has exciting plans in store for The Last of Us franchise. They have started working on a brand-new single-player experience, details of which will be revealed in due course. Additionally, they have scaled down the team working on The Last of Us multiplayer game to reassess its quality and long-term viability. The involvement of Destiny creators Bungie in evaluating the multiplayer game highlights the studio’s dedication to ensuring a captivating and engaging experience for players.
If you haven’t had a chance to experience The Last of Us Part I yet, it is now available on PC and PS5. So, grab your Steam Deck or console and dive into this unforgettable post-apocalyptic world.
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