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

Naughty Dog, the studio behind iconic PlayStation titles such as Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, has re-released its critically acclaimed games, The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2, in a comprehensive bundle for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) called The Last of Us Complete. This all-in-one package was announced and launched today, offering fans an opportunity to experience both titles with enhanced graphics and gameplay optimized for the PS5.

The Last of Us Complete: Collector’s Edition - PS5

Priced at $109.99, the Collector’s Edition of The Last of Us Complete is available for pre-order at PlayStation Direct and is set to launch on July 10. This special edition not only includes the digital bundle priced at $99.99 but also comes with additional physical items to enrich the experience. These include 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 Naughty Dog's Head of Studio, Neil Druckmann.

In an official statement, Naughty Dog describes the bundle as "the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," emphasizing the graphical and gameplay improvements made possible by the PS5 console. The bundle also includes all bonus content released for both games, such as the Left Behind prequel DLC for The Last of Us Part 1, and the No Return and Lost Levels content for The Last of Us Part 2.

Neil Druckmann expressed gratitude towards the fans in a PlayStation.Blog post, stating, "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 originally debuted on the PS3 in 2013 and has since been re-released and remastered multiple times, garnering both praise and criticism. The adventure of Joel and Ellie saw a graphical upgrade for the PS4 in 2014, followed by a full remake for the PS5 in 2022. The Last of Us Part 2, which continued Ellie's story, was released in 2020 and received its own remaster in early 2024. Both titles have also made their way to PC, with The Last of Us Part 1 released in 2023 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered just last week.

The Last of Us Complete marks yet another re-release of Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic saga, coinciding with the premiere of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday. Season 3 was greenlit just yesterday, adding to the excitement around the franchise.

For those interested in the future of The Last of Us, fans can explore why many are not expecting to hear about The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon and how Neil Druckmann and the team behind the show might continue the story in the future.