Rewards await you in the new roguelike mode.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered releases today, bringing that heartbreaking story back into our lives in even higher definition. And with a few extra goodies.
As well as the game we know so well, Naughty Dog has bundled in new modes and features: Lost Levels that didn’t make the original’s cut; a Free-Play Guitar mode; commentary from the devs; and, surprisingly, a roguelike called No Return.
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That last mode takes away the story and presents us with a challenge of mere survival. It’s worth playing, though, if not for the satisfaction, then for the rewards. Let’s take a look at the goodies on offer in TLOU2 No Return…
No Return rewards: All challenges in The Last of Us 2 Remastered new mode
To reap these rewards, you’ll need to complete specific challenges. These challenges are separate from the game’s trophies – some of which you get from No Return – but what you unlock is more tangible than just a badge.
We’ll split the list into different sections, as each challenge is of a different nature. Let’s start with the simple ones.
Core Challenges
- Play 1 Run – Unlocks Feature Custom Run
- Play 2 Runs – Unlocks Feature Gambits
- Play 3 Runs – Unlock Feature Dead Drops
- Play 5 Runs – Unlock Game Mode – Holdout Mode
- Play 7 Runs – Unlocks Game Mode – Capture Mode
- Play 9 Runs – Unlocks Game Mode – Daily Run
Gambit Challenges
- Complete 1 Gambit – Unlocks Gambit Tier I
- Complete 3 Gambits – Unlocks Gambit Tier II
- Complete 6 Gambits – Unlocks Gambit Tier III
- Complete 9 Gambits – Unlocks Gambit Tier IV
- Complete 12 Gambits – Unlocks Gambit Tier V
Boss Challenges
- Defeat the Arcade Bloater – Unlocks Theater Infestation
- Defeat the Theater Infestation – Unlocks Rattler Captain and Faction
- Defeat the Rattler Captain – Unlocks Garage Bloater
- Defeat the Garage Bloater – Unlocks the Seraphite Elite
- Defeat the Seraphite Elite – Unlocks the Rat King
- Defeat the Rat King – Unlocks Randomised Bosses
Mods Challenges
- Complete 3 encounters with mods – Unlocks Mods Tier I
- Complete 3 encounters with mods – Unlocks Mods Tier II
- Complete 3 encounters with mods – Unlocks Mods Tier III
- Complete 3 encounters with mods – Unlocks Mods Tier IV
Ellie Challenges
- Complete 2 encounters with Ellie – Unlocks Dina
- Upgrade all Perseverance skills as Ellie – Unlocks Plaid Skin
- Kill 4 enemies with Molotovs in one encounter – Unlocks Rain Jacket Skin
- Collect every gun in one run with Ellie – Unlocks Savage Starlight Skin Set
Dina Challenges
- Complete 3 encounters with Dina – Unlocks Jesse
- Kill 4 enemies with trap mines in one encounter – Unlocks Hangout Skin
- Craft 10 times in a run – Unlocks Casual Skin
- Craft a health kit, Molotov, trap mine and stun bomb in a run – Unlocks Patrol Skin
Jesse Challenges
- Complete 3 encounters with Jesse – Unlocks Tommy
- Purchase 10 items from the Trading Post in one run – Unlocks Festival Skin
- Kill 3 enemies with pipe bombs in one encounter – Unlocks Rain Jacket Skin
Tommy Challenges
- Complete 4 encounters with Tommy – Unlocks Joel
- Kill 5 enemies in one encounter while zoomed in with a scope – Unlocks Ally Tommy
- Complete a run with only your initial gun or guns – Unlocks Patrol Skin
- Complete an encounter where every kill is a headshot – Unlocks Sweatshirt Skin
- Complete an encounter without missing a single shot – Unlocks Winter Skin
Joel Challenges
- Complete an Infected encounter as Joel – Unlocks Ally Joel
- Kill 6 enemies using the same gun without reloading in an encounter – Unlocks Casual Skin
- Kill 3 enemies with shivs in one encounter – Unlocks Salt Lake City Skin
- Hit 5 enemies with a bottle or brick in one run – Unlocks Winter Skin
- Complete a Bloater boss encounter as Joel – Unlocks Boston Skin
Abby Challenges
- Complete 2 encounters with Abby – Unlocks Lev
- Gain 50 health from melee kills and attacks in one encounter – Unlocks Vintage Naughty Dog Skin
- Upgrade 3 melee weapons in a run – Unlocks Bomber Abby Skin
- Complete an encounter with all melee kills – Unlocks Badlands Skin Set
Lev Challenges
- Complete 3 encounters with Lev – Unlocks Yara
- Get 7 kills with explosive arrows in one run – Unlocks Santa Barbara Skin
- Craft 20 arrows of any type in one run – Unlocks White Shirt Skin
- Complete an encounter with all bow kills – Unlocks Abby Jacket Skin
Yara Challenges
- Complete 3 encounters with Yara – Unlocks Mel
- Complete a Seraphite encounter as Yara – Unlocks Safehouse Skin
- Defeat 3 Seraphite Brutes – Unlocks Aquarium Skin
Mel Challenges
- Complete 4 encounters with Mel – Unlocks Manny
- Craft 8 health kits in one run – Unlocks Aquarium Skin
- Heal 80 health with one health kit – Unlocks Seattle Skin
Manny Challenges
- Fully upgrade any gun – Unlocks Winter Skin
- Kill 5 enemies with incendiary shotgun shells in one run – Unlocks Firefly Skin
Jackson Challenges
- Complete all challenges for Ellie-aligned characters – Unlocks Moth Weapons Skins
Seattle Challenges
- Complete all challenges for Abby-aligned characters – Unlocks Wolf Weapon Skins
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