The Last of Us Part II Remastered is launching with not only updated visuals but also a new roguelike survival mode called No Return.

In The Last of Us Part II Remastered No Return mode, players will conquer various scenarios in a row, all while collecting resources and upgrading weapons to survive until the end, which culminates in an action-packed boss fight. Each scenario will have mods and gambits, offering different conditions to shake things up and making some stages more challenging and interesting, ensuring that your runs are totally different.

Starting with only Ellie and Abby, other characters like Dina, Joel, Lev, Manny, and more will be playable, but there are conditions to fulfill before they are unlocked.

In this guide, we let you know all the characters you can unlock and play in The Last of Us Part II Remastered No Return Mode, along with their playstyle and traits!

The Last of Us Part II Remastered – All Characters and How to Unlock Them in No Return Mode

Ellie

How to unlock: Default character

Inventory: Pistol, Molotov

Playstyle: Balanced

Traits:

• 50% More Supplements
• Molotov Recipe
• Two Upgrade Branches

Abby

How to unlock – Default character

Inventory: Pistol, Hammer

Playstyle: Close Combat

Traits:

• Heal on Melee Kill
• Melee Upgrade Recipe
• Brawler Upgrade Branch

Dina

How to unlock – Complete 2 encounters with Ellie

Inventory: Revolver, Trap Mina, Stun Bomb

Playstyle: Crafting

Traits:

• Trap Mine Recipe
• Stun Bomb Recipe
• Double-Craft Upgrade Branch

Lev

How to unlock – Complete 2 encounters with Abby

Inventory: Pistol, Bow

Playstyle: Stealth

Traits:

• Bow Draw Speed Upgrade
• Improved Listen Mode
• Archery Upgrade Branch

Jesse

How to unlock – Complete 3 Encounters With Dina

Inventory: Silenced Pistol, Pipe Bomb

Playstyle: Resourceful

Traits:

• 30% More CUrrency
• Unique Items at Trading Post
• Silencer Recipe
• Pipe Bomb Recipe
• Guerilla Upgrade Branch

Yara

How to unlock – Complete 3 encounters with Lev

Inventory: Pistol

Playstyle: Teamwork

Traits:

• Yara & Lev Pair
• Ally Upgrade Branch

Tommy

How to unlock – Complete 3 Encounters With Jesse

Inventory: Pistol, Custom Sniper Rifle

Playstyle: Sniper

Traits:

• Custom Sniper Rifle
• Sturdier Against Melee
• Can’t Dodge
• Marksman Upgrade Branch

Mel

How to unlock – Complete 3 encounters with Yara

Inventory: Pistol, 2 Medkits

Playstyle: Medic

Traits:

• Speed Boost from Healing
• Healing Upgrade Branch

Joel

How to unlock – Complete 4 Encounters With Tommy

Inventory: Custom Revolver, Shiv, Improved 2×4, Short Gun Holster

Playstyle: Unstoppable

Traits:

• Custom Revolver
• Sturdier Against Melee
• Can’t Dodge
• Shiv Recipe
• Shiv Upgrade Branch

Manny

How to unlock – Complete 4 encounters with Mel

Inventory: Hunting Pistol, Semi-Auto Rifle

Playstyle: Armory

Traits:

• 50% More Parts
• 150% Max Health
• No Health Kit Recipe
• Semi-Auto Rifle Ammo Recipe
• Munitions Upgrade Branch

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is coming to the PS5 on January 19, 2024.