Quick Verdict
Choosing between current-generation PlayStation 5 games usually comes down to what kind of time you have. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Last of Us Part II Remastered are both brand-new PS5 titles, but they point in different directions. Cyberpunk is an open-world shooter/RPG with role-playing depth and an included expansion. The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a Sony title for PS5 and costs $23.97 less. If you want the bigger complete package, pick Cyberpunk. If you want a lower-priced Sony title, pick The Last of Us.
At a Glance
| Product | Price | What stands out |
| Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (PS5) | USD 49.97 | Open-world shooter/RPG with Phantom Liberty and Update 2.0 |
| The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5) | USD 26.00 | Sony remaster for PS5 in brand-new condition |
Where Each Product Wins
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition wins on scope and included extras. The base game already offers a dense open world, character customization, jobs, reputation building, and relationships that shape the story. Add the expansion and the gameplay overhaul, and this becomes the more complete package. It's also classified as both a Shooter and a Role Playing game, so it mixes combat with build-focused progression.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered wins on being a straightforward Sony title for the PS5. It's an upgraded version of a game that already existed on the previous console generation, so you know it's not a brand-new campaign. For someone who wants a Sony title on current hardware without taking on a giant open world, it's the simpler choice.
Product Notes
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (PS5)
This is the all-in-one version of Cyberpunk 2077. You get the open-world shooter/RPG set in Night City, plus the Phantom Liberty expansion and the 2.0 gameplay overhaul. Character customization, jobs, reputation, relationships, and choices all feed into the story, making it a deep single-player RPG. The game is listed as Shooter and Role Playing, so expect to split time between gunfights and skill selection. The M rating is worth noting, too. The limitation is the size of the commitment: this is a massive game with a lot of mechanics and side paths, and it's not a quick playthrough. If you're ready to spend many sessions in one world, it's the more generous package.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5)
This is the Sony-published PlayStation 5 remaster of The Last of Us Part II, and it comes in brand-new condition. As the \"Remastered\" label says, this is an upgraded version of a title that already released on the earlier console generation. That makes it a good pickup if you haven't played the original or want the PS5 version in your library. The limitation is that it isn't a brand-new campaign, so this is a remaster rather than a new story. If your goal is simply to play a Sony title on current hardware without needing a huge open world, this version gets you there in one package.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition if you want one open-world RPG that will keep you busy for many sessions. It's the pick for players who are ready to spend a long time exploring a single city and building a character.
Choose The Last of Us Part II Remastered if you want a more straightforward PlayStation 5 title. It's the pick for players who prefer a Sony title without the deeper open-world commitment.
