Playing The Last of Us Part 2 on ROG Ally: Optimal Settings Guide

Play The Last of Us Part II on Handheld Consoles: A Guide for Asus ROG Ally Users

As one of the most highly acclaimed titles in modern gaming, The Last of Us Part II has finally made the leap from console to PC. Originally launched for the PS4 and PS5, its availability on PC offers a broader audience the chance to experience this gripping narrative. For fans of handheld gaming, the exciting news is that it is also compatible with devices like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.

The game’s Steam page confirms its verification for the Steam Deck, which indicates a smoother gaming experience on Valve’s portable device. But what about other gaming handhelds? While official verification is lacking for devices beyond the Steam Deck, many handheld consoles—including the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion GO, and MSI Claw—can effectively run games optimized for the Steam platform, thereby allowing players to enjoy The Last of Us Part II across various devices.

Optimizing Your Experience: Best Settings for Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally boasts superior specifications compared to the Steam Deck, which means players can anticipate impressive performance, achieving around 30-40 FPS during gameplay if configured correctly. Below, we detail key settings for optimizing The Last of Us Part II on your Asus ROG Ally for an optimal gaming experience.

The Last of Us Part II runs well on Asus ROG Ally
The Last of Us Part II runs incredibly well on Asus ROG Ally (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)

Asus ROG Ally Optimal Settings:

  • Display Mode: Fullscreen
  • Display Resolution: 1920×1080
  • V-Sync: Off
  • Framerate Cap: 45
  • AMD Anti-Lag 2: On
  • Frame Generation: Off
  • Upscale Method: FSR 3.1.0
  • Upscale Quality: Dynamic
  • Dynamic Resolution Scaling: 45
  • Level of Detail: Custom
  • Dynamic Objects Level of Detail: High
  • Characters Level of Detail: Medium
  • Environments Level of Detail: Low
  • Texture Quality: High
  • Dynamic Objects Texture Quality: High
  • Characters Texture Quality: High
  • Environments Texture Quality: High
  • Visual Texture Quality: High
  • Texture Filtering: Anisotropic 16x
  • Shadow Quality: Custom
  • Spotlights Shadow Resolution: Medium
  • Point Lights Shadow Resolution: Medium
  • Ambient Shadows: Off
  • Directional Shadow Resolution: Low
  • Directional Shadow Distance: Low
  • Screen Space Shadows: Custom
  • Screen Space Shadows Quality: Low
  • Dynamic Screen Space Shadows: On
  • Contact Shadow Quality: Medium
  • Image Based Lighting: On
  • Bounced Lighting: Off
  • Ambient Occlusion: Performance
  • Screen Space Reflections: Custom
  • SSR Quality: Low
  • SSR Accuracy: High
  • SSR Distance: High
  • Real-Time Reflections Quality: Off
  • Real-Time Clouds Shadow Reflections: Off
  • Screen Space Sub-Surface Scattering: Off
  • Refraction Quality: Medium
  • Depth of Field: Off
  • Motion Blur Quality: Off
  • Bloom: Off
  • Particle Density: Low
  • Volumetric Effects Quality: Medium
  • Lens Flare: Off

By utilizing these settings, players can ensure a stable performance and stunning visuals while navigating through the immersive world of The Last of Us Part II on the Asus ROG Ally.

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