Naughty Dog has re-released each of its critically acclaimed The Last of Us video games (once more), this time as an all-in-one bundle for PlayStation 5 (PS5) known as The Last of Us Complete.
The studio behind beloved PlayStation titles like Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted introduced and launched its two-pack assortment at this time. It’s a bundle that features the 2022 remake The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for gamers to take pleasure in.
“Experience the whole story that impressed the TV present with definitive variations of two award-winning video games,” an official description for The Last of Us Complete says, “that includes graphical and gameplay enhancements made potential by the PlayStation 5 console.”
The Last of Us Complete comes with each mainline tales in addition to the bonus content material each have acquired within the years since their unique releases. That means the Left Behind Ellie-focused prequel DLC, in addition to The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return and Lost Levels content material are all included. If you’re a fan of the HBO TV collection retelling starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey however have but to dive into the video video games that began all of it, you need to know that the all-encompassing digital bundle prices $99.99.
As shared in a PlayStation.Blog submit authored by Naughty Dog Head of Studio Neil Druckmann, a bodily The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition is at the moment set to launch July 10 for $109.99, with pre-orders available now. It comes with just a few further goodies to justify the marginally elevated worth, together with a Steelbook case, recreation discs, The Last of Us: American Dreams comics 1 – 4, 4 lithographic artwork prints, and a thank-you letter from Druckmann.
“From our whole studio, thanks a lot on your unimaginable assist for The Last of Us and Naughty Dog through the years,” Druckmann’s submit says. “This is such an thrilling second for each the franchise and our groups. We are so humbled by your private tales of what the collection has meant to you, have marveled at your unimaginable Photo Mode photographs, and impressed to maintain pushing ourselves ahead to create extra tales and worlds you’ll love.”
The Last of Us collection launched for the PS3 in 2013, and whereas it has remained an undeniably beloved providing within the PlayStation catalog, its many re-releases and remasters have been the topic of criticism from naysayers and followers alike. Joel and Ellie’s journey got here to PS4 with improved graphics in 2014 and was then reimagined for PS5 with a remake in 2022. The Last of Us Part 2 continued Ellie’s story in 2020 after which went on to obtain its personal remaster in early 2024. Both tales have additionally since come to PC, with The Last of Us Part 1 arriving in 2023 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered arriving simply final week.
The Last of Us Complete brings all of Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic choices collectively below one umbrella as yet one more re-release. While many could also be confused to see PlayStation revisiting Joel and Ellie’s world as soon as once more, the timing does coincide with HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, which is able to premiere its first episode this Sunday. Season 3 was greenlit simply yesterday.
For extra on The Last of Us, you may learn up on why many followers aren’t anticipating to listen to about The Last of Us Part 3 anytime quickly. You may also try how Druckmann and the remainder of the crew behind the present might proceed the story sooner or later.
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