"The Last of Us Complete Surprises PS5 Users with Launch"

Naughty Dog has once again re-released its critically acclaimed games, The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, in a new bundle for PlayStation 5 (PS5) titled The Last of Us Complete. This two-pack collection, announced and launched today, offers players the chance to experience both games with enhanced graphical and gameplay features made possible by the PS5.

Out July 10### The Last of Us Complete: Collector’s Edition - PS5

$109.99 at PlayStation Direct

According to the official description, "Experience the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," highlighting the bundle's inclusion of the 2022 remake of The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The Last of Us Complete not only includes the main storylines but also all the bonus content released over the years. This encompasses the Left Behind prequel DLC focused on Ellie, as well as The Last of Us Part 2's No Return and Lost Levels content. For fans of the HBO TV series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, this digital bundle is available for $99.99.

In a recent PlayStation.Blog post, Naughty Dog's Head of Studio, Neil Druckmann, announced that a physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition will be released on July 10 for $109.99, with pre-orders available now. This edition includes extras such as a Steelbook case, game discs, The Last of Us: American Dreams comics 1 – 4, four lithographic art prints, and a thank-you letter from Druckmann.

Druckmann expressed gratitude in his post: “From our entire studio, thank you so much for your incredible support for The Last of Us and Naughty Dog over the years. This is such an exciting moment for both the franchise and our teams. We are so humbled by your personal stories of what the series has meant to you, have marveled at your incredible Photo Mode shots, and inspired to keep pushing ourselves forward to create more stories and worlds you’ll love.”

The Last of Us series, which debuted on PS3 in 2013, has seen multiple re-releases and remasters, drawing both praise and criticism. The journey of Joel and Ellie was enhanced for PS4 in 2014, remade for PS5 in 2022, and continued with The Last of Us Part 2 on PS4 in 2020, followed by a remaster in early 2024. Both titles have also been released on PC, with The Last of Us Part 1 in 2023 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered just last week.

The Last of Us Complete consolidates all of Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic content into one comprehensive package. While some may question another re-release, the timing aligns with the upcoming premiere of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday, with Season 3 recently greenlit.

For more insights into The Last of Us, explore why fans aren't anticipating news on The Last of Us Part 3 soon, and learn how Druckmann and the team might continue the story in future projects.