With the release of the long-awaited sequel,Last of Us Part 2fans are finally able to sink their teeth into this fantastic game.

Among the multitude of collectibles, fans can expect fromLast of Us Part 2,it might be overwhelming for new players to find the right materials necessary forweapon upgrades.

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Fear not,crafting weaponsis much simpler than one would expect. There are plenty of items like spare parts and gears which can be used to upgrade weapons with attachments that help give it a better scope or more stability. Here is a breakdown of what players will need to know to survive the game.

As long as there is a workbench nearby, players will be all set to craft more reliable weapons. There is a plethora of them scattered around, and players will be able to find out how many benches they have found so far when they look up the chapter’s information.

The spare parts necessary for thedifferent types of upgradescan be found in toolboxes or on counters from stores fans come across. It might take a while to search for what is necessary, but the payout will be worth it. Once gamers have collected the essential parts, players just need to head to a workbench and choose the gun they want to upgrade, nothing more to it.

Upgrades can be helpful to benefit player’s specific playstyle for how they approach the various situations inLast of Us Part 2. If players prefer to take their enemies out quietly, upgrading the pistol to use the silencer will help take out enemies one by one. If players prefer to go in guns blazing, thepump shotgunis the way to go. Players should just be warned that materials for upgrades will be harder to find in the later portions of the game, so make careful decisions about which weapons to prioritize upgrading.

Last of Us Part 2is a game developed by Naughty Dog that released yesterday after a seven-year-long hiatus from the first installment. The game is currently only available for PlayStation 4 and has been met with a lot of praise from game critics, despite controversy withalleged political views.

Last of Us Part 2is available for PlayStation 4.

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