How to Import Save Data using USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive

Note (1): PlayStation Plus is not required for this method

Note (2): If you started playing The Last of Us Part II for PS4 on your PS5 you can skip to Step 3 below.

Step 1: On Your PS4

• Connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive to your PS4
  • Recommended for storage devices to be formatted to FAT or exFAT, but not as USB extended storage. Not all devices may work.
• Go to Settings
• Select Application Saved Data Management
• Select Saved Data in System Storage
• Select Copy to USB Storage Device
• Select The Last of Us Part II
• Select the Save Data you wish to copy
• Confirm the upload

For additional information, please see the official Sony resource for using USB Storage Devices on PS4: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-manage-storage-space/ 

Step 2: On Your PS5

• Go to Settings
• Select Saved Data and Game/App Settings
• Select Saved Data (PS4)
• Select USB Drive
• Select Copy to Console Storage 
• Select The Last of Us Part II
  • Selecting a title will download all Save Data you imported for that game in Step 1.
• Select Copy to confirm the process

For additional information, please see the official Sony resource  for data management features on PS5: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-manage-storage-space/   

Step 3: On The Last of Us Part II Remastered on your PS5

• Select Story
• Select Import Game
• Select the Save Data you wish to use for import
• Enjoy the game!