As a movie buff who’s always on the lookout for the next great cinematic experience, I can empathize if you’ve ever found yourself questioning, “Haven’t I already purchased this?” while browsing the PlayStation Store and coming across The Last of Us. You’re certainly not alone in that moment of doubt! With the unveiling of The Last of Us Complete, Sony and Naughty Dog are wrapping up Joel and Ellie’s most memorable adventures for another round at the checkout counter. This time around, it’s a special PS5 edition, offering an all-encompassing experience that merges The Last of Us Part I (the 2022 remake of the 2013 classic) with The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
It’s not just déjà vu—it’s the fifth major re-release of these two games in just over a decade.
Let’s break it down:
- The Last of Us launched on PS3 in 2013.
- A PS4 remaster arrived in 2014.
- A full-blown PS5 remake (The Last of Us Part I) dropped in 2022.
- The remake hit PC in 2023.
- And now, it’s all bundled again in 2025.
Meanwhile, The Last of Us Part II followed a similar pattern:
- Original release in 2020 on PS4.
- Remastered in 2024 for PS5.
- PC release in April 2025.
- Now included in the Complete bundle.
“No matter what, you keep finding something to fight for.”
The Last of Us Complete is out now!
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) April 10, 2025
What’s different this time around? Not a lot, actually. The first part is essentially the same remake you’ve encountered earlier. Part II, however, has received some visual enhancements, introduces a roguelike mode (“No Return”), and showcases a few cut level ideas that seem more like bonus features than essential gameplay elements. Unfortunately, there’s no fresh story content or multiplayer mode. It’s just a fresh coat of digital paint, and it carries the same familiar price tag.
And let’s talk about that price tag.
As a die-hard fan of “The Last of Us” series, I was eagerly anticipating the remastered versions on PS5 and PC. However, I was taken aback when I realized that the upgrades weren’t complimentary if you had already purchased “The Last of Us Remastered” on PS4. The PS5 version came at a full price tag of $69.99, just like any new release. Interestingly, the PS4 remake of “The Last of Us Part II” did offer a discounted upgrade path for $10, but PC players were not so fortunate. We had to shell out the full price again, with no bundle discounts or loyalty rewards in sight. It’s a humbling reminder that even nostalgia comes with its own bill.
Oh, and The Last of Us Complete? It’s out now on digital for a whopping $99.99.
With the release of The Last of Us Complete, Sony is counting on fans to purchase this game multiple times. There’s an upcoming collector’s edition available in July for $109.99, featuring a steelbook case and a reprint of the American Dreams comic. While it’s an attractive offering, it’s also a strong hint: if you’ve previously bought these games, you might need to dig deeper into your wallet once more.
What’s particularly disappointing isn’t just the harsh re-branding, but rather the lack of progress. For more than a decade now, Naughty Dog hasn’t introduced a fresh intellectual property (IP). And when they finally unveiled something new—Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet—the response was far from positive.
The unveiling trailer for the game, showcasing a female main character named Jordan A. Mun who is bald, sparked strong criticism from the gaming community. The video garnered more dislikes than likes, and many commented on their dissatisfaction with the game’s direction and character design. Some fans voiced worries that Naughty Dog was focusing too much on political messaging instead of delivering an immersive storyline and gameplay experience, a concern also raised about The Last of Us Part II.
Is this truly the creative evolution fans anticipated, or is it merely a gradual transformation that some see as a dilution of the promise held by one of gaming’s most promising series?
If things carry on as they are, you might not find it surprising when The Last of Us: Ultra Neural Edition appears to have teleported onto your PS6 in the year 2028 – enhanced, re-presented, and offered for sale once again at its original price.
Until that time, “The Last of Us Complete” is available digitally right now. In case you’re considering purchasing it, ensure that you’re not already looking at it on your bookshelf.
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