I can't imagine there are many PlayStation owners who still haven't played The Last of Us. If you are one of the few, it's probably by choice at this point. Still, Sony seems deadset on providing as many chances as possible for people to play Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic action adventure.
Today marks the release of The Last of Us Complete, a new bundle featuring both The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered in one package. It also includes the Left Behind story expansion, the roguelike survival mode No Return, Lost Levels, and more.
"The Last of Us Complete makes it easier than ever to experience the full story on PS5, whether you’ve played both entries, just one, or have yet to immerse yourself in the world of Joel, Ellie, Abby, and all of our characters," said Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann on the PlayStation Blog.
The Last of Us Complete is only available digitally right now, but Sony has plans to release a special physical version later this year. Coming on July 10th, The Last of Us Complete: Collector’s Edition is a specially designed package for the most passionate of fans. It's the physical edition of the game housed in a collector's box that features new artwork "capturing the humanity at the heart of our story through a beautiful, intricate design," according to Druckmann. The artwork is also featured on the Steelbook Case which stores both physical discs.
"The complete experiences of Part I and Part II Remastered are the definitive ways to play each of these games," Druckmann touted. "Our team rebuilt The Last of Us Part I from the ground up specifically with PlayStation 5 in mind, offering full DualSense support, 3D audio, and more. The Last of Us Part II Remastered allows you to not only experience an enhanced edition of the sequel, but also dive behind-the-scenes with hours of commentary, and additions like Lost Levels, the roguelike No Return mode, Guitar Free Play, and more."
The Last of Us Complete: Collector’s Edition arrives on July 10th, but is already available for pre-order exclusively at Direct.PlayStation.com.
Developed by Naughty Dog, The Last of Us was originally released in 2013. The action adventure game followed Joel, a smuggler tasked with escorting teenage girl, Ellie, across a post-apocalyptic United States. The game was released to universal acclaim, receiving praise for its narrative and characters, gameplay, and visuals. It's considered to be one of the best games for the seventh generation of gaming consoles (PS3), and undoubtedly a signifant title in history of gaming as a whole.
The Last of Us Part II was released in 2020. And while it was a bit more divisive with fans, it was still a critical and commercial success. Though its narrative and themes divided critics and fans alike, The Last of Us Part II was one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games and the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive.
The success of The Last of Us video games led to multiple adaptations, including a comic book, a live show, and, most recenly, a television series by HBO. The first season of HBO's The Last of Us premiered in 2023 to critical acclaim, while a second season is set to premiere on April 13th. A third season of the show is already in development.
If you first discovered The Last of Us through the TV series and maybe never played the games -- or maybe you're just new to PlayStation -- this Complete bundle is probably the best way to experience the video games.