Naughty Dog’s latest 2.0.0 update for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has introduced a major progression-wiping bug, affecting some players by resetting Abby’s and Ellie’s skill trees and removing certain weapon holsters. While the update was meant to celebrate the game’s recent PC release with new content and fixes, it appears to have caused unexpected crashes and progression losses instead.
TLOU Part 2 Remastered Update 2.0.0 – What’s New?
✅ New Content & Fixes:
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No Return Mode: New maps, characters, and trophies
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Cosmetic Items added
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Bug Fixes: Addresses visual glitches on PS5 Pro
❌ Major Issues Reported:
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Skill Tree Resets – Abby and Ellie lose unlocked skills
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Weapon Holster Removal – Some players missing holsters
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Game Crashes & Progress Loss – Affecting PlayStation & PC players
Naughty Dog’s Response & Workaround
Shortly after the update went live, Naughty Dog acknowledged the issue in the official patch notes but did not confirm a fix. Instead, the studio suggested the following workaround:
🛑 DO NOT overwrite manual save files
🛑 Avoid starting a New Game Plus (NG+) run
It remains unclear whether the issue is caused solely by downloading the patch or if it only occurs when overwriting older save files in NG+. Until more details emerge, players should hold off on installing the update if they have ongoing campaign or No Return progress.
Should You Install the TLOU 2 Remastered 2.0.0 Patch?
While The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has launched to “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, this bug could be a major setback for those looking to continue their progress.
🎮 Recommended Actions:
✔ Backup your save files before updating
✔ Wait for a confirmed fix if you plan to play NG+
✔ Stay tuned for further patches from Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog has a history of quickly addressing major technical issues, as seen with The Last of Us Part 1’s troubled PC launch. If history repeats itself, a fix should be on the way soon.
🔔 Have you been affected by the progression bug? Share your experience in the comments!
