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

Naughty Dog, the acclaimed studio behind iconic PlayStation titles such as Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, has once again re-released its critically acclaimed The Last of Us series. This time, they've bundled both games into an all-in-one package for the PlayStation 5 (PS5), aptly named The Last of Us Complete. Announced and launched today, this bundle includes the 2022 remake, The Last of Us Part 1, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, offering players a comprehensive experience on the latest console.

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

Priced at $109.99 and available at PlayStation Direct, the Collector’s Edition of The Last of Us Complete is set to launch on July 10. "Experience the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," the official description states, highlighting the graphical and gameplay enhancements made possible by the PS5.

The Last of Us Complete 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, this digital bundle is available for $99.99, offering a deep dive into the source material that inspired the show.

In a PlayStation.Blog post, Naughty Dog Head of Studio Neil Druckmann announced the physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition, which includes additional items to justify its $109.99 price tag. These extras include a Steelbook case, game discs, The Last of Us: American Dreams comics 1 – 4, four lithographic art prints, and a thank-you letter from Druckmann himself.

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."

Originally launched on the PS3 in 2013, The Last of Us series 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, and a full remake was released for the PS5 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 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 having been greenlit just yesterday.

For more insights into The Last of Us, you can explore why fans aren't expecting news on The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon, and how Neil Druckmann and the team behind the show plan to continue the story in the future.