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

Naughty Dog, the acclaimed studio behind PlayStation favorites such as Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, has once again re-released its critically acclaimed titles, The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, in an all-in-one bundle for PlayStation 5 (PS5) titled The Last of Us Complete. This bundle, announced and launched today, includes the 2022 remake of The Last of Us Part 1 and the newly remastered The Last of Us Part 2, providing players with an enhanced gaming experience on the latest PlayStation console.

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

Priced at $109.99 and available at PlayStation Direct, the official description of The Last of Us Complete highlights it as the "complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," enhanced by the graphical and gameplay improvements of the PS5.

The Last of Us Complete not only features the main storylines but also includes all the bonus content added over the years. This encompasses the Left Behind DLC centered on Ellie, and for The Last of Us Part 2, the No Return and Lost Levels content. For fans of the HBO series featuring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who have yet to explore the original games, this digital bundle is available for $99.99.

In a recent PlayStation.Blog post, Naughty Dog's Head of Studio, Neil Druckmann, announced the launch of a physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition, set for release on July 10 at $109.99. Pre-orders are currently open, and this edition comes with additional collectibles 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, 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, which debuted on the PS3 in 2013, has been a beloved part of the PlayStation catalog despite facing criticism for its numerous re-releases and remasters. The journey of Joel and Ellie was enhanced for the PS4 in 2014, remade for the PS5 in 2022, and continued with The Last of Us Part 2 in 2020, which received its own remaster in early 2024. Both games have also been made available on 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 consolidates all of Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic narratives into a single package, marking yet another re-release. While some may question the need for revisiting Joel and Ellie’s world, the timing aligns with the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday, with Season 3 already greenlit.

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