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The Last of Us Part I (2022)

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

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Action-Adventure
Released
September 2, 2022
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine
naughty dog
Franchise
The Last of Us

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.

In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.

- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.

- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.

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Joel and Ellie’s Story Can Go on Forever Thanks to The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return
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Joel's fate is now sealed in both The Last of Us Part 2 and its HBO adaptation, but the former's No Return mode allows him and Ellie to reconnect.

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The Last of Us Ending Would Mean Two Big Lore Questions are Left Unanswered
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If The Last of Us Complete truly is the comprehensive, full story, two lingering questions will presumably be left to player interpretation forever.

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Marlene is the latest and most peculiar character added to The Last of Us Part 2's No Return with a highly unique playstyle, perk, and traits.

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The Last of Us Part 2’s Rattlers May Be the Key to a Gear System
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The Last of Us Part 2's Rattlers may have received a comeuppance with Ellie's arrival in Santa Barbara, but the faction could still be of some use.

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The Argument Against a Last of Us Part 3 Featuring Stun/Smoke Bombs
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The Last of Us has begun substituting stun and smoke bombs for bricks and bottles, and a Part 3 will hopefully put that effort to bed.

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A Show-Only Moment from The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 Can Actually Be Pulled Off In-Game
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The Last of Us' Season 2 Episode 2 features a battle in Jackson that can be achieved in Part 2's No Return, albeit at a tenth of the scope.

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The Last of Us is mired in tragedy, loss, and death, and so a happy ending in a possible Part 3 already seems like nothing more than a fairy tale.

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