Naughty Dog, the renowned studio behind iconic PlayStation franchises 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 a comprehensive package for the PlayStation 5 (PS5), aptly named The Last of Us Complete. The announcement and immediate launch of this two-pack collection include the 2022 remake, The Last of Us Part 1, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, providing fans with an opportunity to experience both titles in their most enhanced forms.

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

Priced at $109.99 at PlayStation Direct, the official description of The Last of Us Complete emphasizes that players can "Experience the complete story that inspired the TV show with definitive versions of two award-winning games," highlighting the graphical and gameplay improvements facilitated by the PS5 console.

The bundle encompasses both mainline narratives and all bonus content released over the years, including the Left Behind Ellie-focused prequel DLC for the first game, and The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return and Lost Levels content. For fans drawn in by the HBO TV series featuring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, this all-encompassing digital bundle is available for $99.99.

In a PlayStation.Blog post, Naughty Dog Head of Studio Neil Druckmann announced a physical The Last of Us Complete Collector’s Edition, set to launch on July 10 for $109.99, with pre-orders available now. 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, 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 series, initially launched on the PS3 in 2013, has maintained its status as 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, reimagined for the PS5 in 2022 with a full remake, and continued with The Last of Us Part 2 in 2020, which received its 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 bundles all of Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic offerings into one package, marking yet another re-release. While some may question the need for another revisit to Joel and Ellie's world, the timing aligns with the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday, following the greenlight of Season 3 just yesterday.

For further insights into The Last of Us, you can explore why many fans aren't anticipating news about The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon, and learn about how Druckmann and the show's team might expand the story in the future.