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

Naughty Dog has thrilled fans once again by re-releasing both of its critically acclaimed titles, The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, in a comprehensive bundle for PlayStation 5 (PS5) titled The Last of Us Complete. This exciting two-pack collection, launched today, offers players the chance to immerse themselves in the definitive versions of these award-winning games, enhanced with graphical and gameplay improvements exclusive to the PS5 console.

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

$109.99 at PlayStation Direct

"Experience the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," states the official description, highlighting the bundle's inclusion of the 2022 remake of The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Both games come with all their post-release bonus content, including the Ellie-focused prequel DLC, Left Behind, as well as The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return and Lost Levels content. This all-encompassing digital bundle is priced at $99.99, making it an attractive option for fans of the HBO TV series featuring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey who are yet to explore the games that started it all.

In a PlayStation.Blog post, Naughty Dog Head of Studio Neil Druckmann announced the launch of a physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition set for July 10, priced at $109.99, with pre-orders available now. This collector's edition includes additional items such as a Steelbook case, game discs, The Last of Us: American Dreams comics 1 – 4, four lithographic art prints, and a personal thank-you letter from Druckmann himself.

Druckmann expressed his gratitude in the blog post, saying, "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."

Image courtesy of PlayStation.

The Last of Us series originally launched on the PS3 in 2013 and has since been re-released and remastered multiple times across various platforms. The journey of Joel and Ellie was enhanced with improved graphics on the PS4 in 2014, followed by a full remake for PS5 in 2022. The Last of Us Part 2, which continued Ellie’s story, debuted in 2020 and received its remaster in early 2024. Both titles have also made their way to PC, with The Last of Us Part 1 arriving in 2023 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered just last week.

The Last of Us Complete represents yet another re-release, consolidating Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic narratives into a single package. While some may question the need for another iteration of Joel and Ellie's world, the timing aligns with the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday, and the recent greenlighting of Season 3.

For further insights into The Last of Us, you can explore why many fans aren't expecting news on The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon, and learn how Druckmann and his team plan to continue the story in future projects.