"The Last of Us Complete Bundle Surprises PS5 Players"

Naughty Dog, the studio renowned for iconic PlayStation titles like Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, has once again re-released its critically acclaimed The Last of Us games. This time, they've bundled them into an all-in-one package for the PlayStation 5 (PS5), aptly named The Last of Us Complete. Launched today, this collection includes the 2022 remake, The Last of Us Part 1, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, offering players the ultimate gaming experience.

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

Priced at $109.99 and available at PlayStation Direct, The Last of Us Complete is described as, "Experience the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," featuring graphical and gameplay enhancements tailored for the PS5 console.

This comprehensive bundle encompasses both main storylines along with the additional content released over the years. It includes the Ellie-centric prequel DLC, Left Behind, as well as The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return and Lost Levels. If you're captivated by the HBO series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey but haven't yet experienced the games, this digital package is available for $99.99.

In a PlayStation.Blog post, Naughty Dog's Head of Studio Neil Druckmann announced a physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition, set for release on July 10 at $109.99, with pre-orders available now. This edition is packed with extras including 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 gratitude in his 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.”

The Last of US Complete Collector's Edition. Image courtesy of PlayStation.

The Last of Us series originally debuted on the PS3 in 2013, and despite its enduring popularity, the multiple re-releases and remasters have stirred both criticism and praise. The adventure of Joel and Ellie was enhanced for the PS4 in 2014, and then fully remade for the PS5 in 2022. The Last of Us Part 2, which continued Ellie's journey, 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 launching 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 narratives into one package, marking yet another re-release. While some may question the need for revisiting Joel and Ellie's world, the timing aligns perfectly with the premiere of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday, following the recent greenlighting of Season 3.

For those eager to delve deeper into The Last of Us, you can explore why fans aren't anticipating news on The Last of Us Part 3 in the near future, and how Druckmann and the team behind the show plan to extend the narrative moving forward.