While the action and emotion hit just as hard as ever on The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC, some players are running into a small hiccup: the game launcher not showing up. Whether you’re trying to tweak settings before jumping in or just want to access those sweet display options, the launcher is where it all begins. If it’s not popping up like it should, don’t worry! We’ve got a few tricks to bring it back to life and make sure you’re launching into the game the right way.
Unlike some PC ports that toss you straight into the game, The Last of Us Part II Remastered includes a launcher that lets you fine-tune graphics, display modes, and accessibility features before booting up. It’s especially useful for players juggling different hardware setups or trying to avoid performance hiccups right out of the gate. From resolution tweaks to frame generation toggles, the launcher gives you a head start in customizing your experience, if it shows up properly.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC: How to enable Launcher
There are a couple of ways to bring back the launcher if it’s not showing up when you start the game. Whether you prefer using Steam’s launch options or tweaking the in-game settings directly, we’ve explained both methods in detail below so you can try whichever one works best for you.
Enable Launcher via Steam Launch Options
- Open Steam and go to your Library.
- Find The Last of Us Part II Remastered in the list.
- Right-click on the game and select Properties.
- In the General tab, look for the box labeled Launch Options.
- In that box, type the following exactly: “launcher”.
- Close the Properties window. Now, launch the game.
- The launcher should now appear before the game starts.
In the launcher window, make sure to check the option “Show Launcher” to keep it enabled for future launches.
Enable Launcher from In-Game Settings
If the launcher doesn’t open, or you want to make sure it stays enabled through the game’s own settings. To do this,
- Launch the game normally (even without the launcher).
- Once you’re in the game, go to the Main Menu.
- Navigate to Options.
- Then go to the System tab.
- Look for the setting called “Show Launcher”.
- Turn it ON.
- Exit and relaunch the game — the launcher should now appear.
Final Steps
If you’re still facing issues and no updates are pending, your next best step is to verify the game files and, if needed, reinstall the game. To verify files on Steam, right-click The Last of Us Part II Remastered in your Library, go to Properties > Installed Files, and click Verify integrity of game files. This will check for missing or corrupted files and replace them. If that doesn’t help, uninstall and reinstall the game to ensure a clean setup.
We hope this guide helped you get the launcher back up and running without any further hiccups. If it worked, awesome! If you’re looking for more useful tips, fixes, and gaming updates, keep visiting DigiStatement for fresh daily content. Also, click here to find out how to fix Error Code 0x08B8000E in The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
