The latest patch for The Last of Us: Part 1 addresses some major issues in the PC version.
The Last of Us is a masterpiece, but not (yet) on PC. The Naughty Dog hit struggles with numerous technical problems on the home computer, but things are slowly improving. More and more patches appear, version 1.0.3.0 was last released.
And that update brings a whole range of important improvements, especially for the graphics and frame rate. You can find the full patch notes on page 2 of the article, but be warned: The list is long.
The most important information about patch 1.0.3.0
Release: Since when is the update available?
Patch 1.0.3.0 for The Last of Us: Part 1 is available since Friday April 14, 2023 available for download via Steam.
Content: What’s in the update?
Patch 1.0.3.0 delivers numerous bug fixes and improvements. An overview of the most important changes can be found in the following bullet point list:
- When using higher frame rates, incorrect animations should no longer occur.
- The display of the flashlight and the associated incidence of light in darker areas of the game are said to have been corrected.
- The display of quick-time events at minimum settings should no longer fail incorrectly.
- New audio compatibility options have been added and the latencies for audio effects have been significantly reduced.
- The photo mode, the interaction with NPCs and the loading times are said to have been significantly improved.
- Errors in the German translation and in the achievements should have been fixed.
- The game should now run better on the Steam Deck, problems with AMD and Nvidia graphics cards have been fixed according to the patch notes.
Players should note: The Geforce RTX 3070 is still described as problematic. Naughty Dog wants to find a solution for possible graphic errors that can arise as a result.
You can find out more about possible problems with the PC version of The Last of Us: Part 1 in the following video:
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The Last of Us – Part 1 – The PC version of the remake is in real trouble right now!
What’s next after patch 1.0.3.0?
The developers had previously promised that work would continue on the PC version of The Last of Us: Part 1. Accordingly, more patches and updates will definitely be delivered laterto improve the gaming experience.
The support and the bug fixes are already showing an initial effect: On Steam, the mood in the user reviews is slowly but surely changing. Of course, you can also read our test of the PC version of The Last of Us: Part 1, which comes with a devaluation due to the numerous technical problems.
As already mentioned, you can find the patch notes for update 1.0.3.0 on page 2 of this article.
What is your experience with the PC version of The Last of Us: Part 1 so far? How well is the game running on your systems so far? What problems or technical stumbling blocks may you have encountered? Let us know in the comments!
