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The Last of Us: Left Behind

Ellie returns in Naughty Dog's first ever, single-player downloadable story chapter (The Last of Us Remastered not required for purchase). The Last of Us: Left Behind combines themes of survival, loyalty, and love with tense, survival-action gameplay in this critically acclaimed chapter. The Last of Us: Left Behind is the winner of multiple accolades including 2015 BAFTA awards for Best Story and Best Performer (Ashley Johnson as Ellie).


New light is shed on Ellie’s relationship with Riley, her best friend and sometime-mentor from a military boarding school they grew up in together. After disappearing for weeks, Riley returns with a surprising revelation on her whereabouts. Ellie and Riley sneak out of school for the last time, leading to a series of events that will forever change both of their lives.

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Action
Third-Person Shooter
Released
February 14, 2014
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Havok
Franchise
The Last of Us

Ellie returns in Naughty Dog's first ever, single-player downloadable story chapter (The Last of Us Remastered not required for purchase). The Last of Us: Left Behind combines themes of survival, loyalty, and love with tense, survival-action gameplay in this critically acclaimed chapter. The Last of Us: Left Behind is the winner of multiple accolades including 2015 BAFTA awards for Best Story and Best Performer (Ashley Johnson as Ellie).


New light is shed on Ellie’s relationship with Riley, her best friend and sometime-mentor from a military boarding school they grew up in together. After disappearing for weeks, Riley returns with a surprising revelation on her whereabouts. Ellie and Riley sneak out of school for the last time, leading to a series of events that will forever change both of their lives.

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