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

Naughty Dog, the studio behind iconic PlayStation titles such as Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, has re-released both of its critically acclaimed The Last of Us games in an all-in-one bundle for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) dubbed The Last of Us Complete. Launched today, this bundle includes the 2022 remake, The Last of Us Part 1, alongside The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, providing players with the ultimate experience on the latest console.

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 offers "the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," according to the official description. This bundle boasts graphical and gameplay enhancements, fully leveraging the power of the PS5.

The Last of Us Complete not only includes the main storylines but also encompasses all the additional content released over the years. This includes the Left Behind DLC, which focuses on Ellie's prequel story, as well as The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return and Lost Levels content. For fans of the HBO series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, this digital bundle offers an immersive dive into the source material at $99.99.

In a post on the PlayStation.Blog, Naughty Dog's Head of Studio Neil Druckmann announced that a physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition will be available starting July 10 for $109.99. Pre-orders are currently open. This special edition includes 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.

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.”

Originally launched on the PS3 in 2013, The Last of Us has become a cornerstone of the PlayStation catalog despite facing criticism over its numerous re-releases and remasters. The journey of Joel and Ellie moved to the PS4 with enhanced graphics in 2014, followed by a full remake for the PS5 in 2022. The Last of Us Part 2, which continued Ellie’s saga, debuted in 2020 and received its remaster 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 narratives into a single package, marking yet another re-release. While this move might puzzle some, it aligns perfectly with the upcoming premiere of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday, following the recent greenlight for Season 3.

For those interested in further exploring The Last of Us universe, you can delve into discussions on why fans aren't anticipating news on The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon, or learn how Druckmann and the team behind the HBO series plan to expand the story in the future.