Naughty Dog, the acclaimed studio behind beloved PlayStation titles like Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, has once again re-released its critically acclaimed The Last of Us series. This time, it's bundled into an all-in-one package for PlayStation 5 (PS5) called The Last of Us Complete. Announced and launched today, the bundle includes the 2022 remake, The Last of Us Part 1, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, allowing players to immerse themselves in the definitive versions of these award-winning games.
The Last of Us Complete: Collector’s Edition - PS5
Priced at $109.99 and available at PlayStation Direct, The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition offers a comprehensive experience. "Experience the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," states the official description, highlighting the graphical and gameplay enhancements made possible by the PS5.
This bundle 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 featuring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the all-encompassing digital bundle is available for $99.99.
According to a PlayStation.Blog post by Naughty Dog Head of Studio Neil Druckmann, the physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition is set to launch on July 10 for $109.99, with pre-orders available now. This edition comes packed with extras 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.
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 first launched for the PS3 in 2013, quickly becoming a beloved part of the PlayStation catalog. Despite the series' many re-releases and remasters, which have sparked criticism from both fans and naysayers, the journey of Joel and Ellie has seen numerous iterations. The game came to PS4 with enhanced graphics in 2014, and was reimagined for PS5 with a full remake in 2022. The Last of Us Part 2, which continued Ellie’s story, was released in 2020 and remastered 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 consolidates all of Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic offerings into a single package, marking yet another re-release. While some may question the need for another revisit to Joel and Ellie’s world, the timing aligns perfectly with HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, set to premiere its first episode this Sunday. Season 3 was greenlit just yesterday.
For more insights into The Last of Us, you can explore why many fans aren't anticipating The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon, and how Neil Druckmann and the team behind the show plan to expand the story in the future.
