Summary
- The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2 are seeing major boosts in their sales on Amazon, sitting as two of the highest-selling PS5 games on the storefront.
- The Last of Us Part 2 sits as the best-selling PS5 game on Amazon currently, while Part 1 is sitting in the #3 spot just behind Elden Ring: Nightreign.
- The games' recent sales success is likely owed in part to the popularity of the HBO live-action series, which recently concluded its second season.
Both of the remasters of The Last of Us are seeing major spikes in their sales, currently sitting as the #1 and #3 best-selling PS5 games on Amazon. The massively popular series of story-driven horror adventure games have long been considered among the best of Sony's first-party franchises, with each game seeing critical and commercial acclaim. Both The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2 sit among the best-selling games of all-time on their platforms, and the games even spawned a beloved Netflix series. Now, the games are seeing a notable spike in their sales.
While The Last of Us has solidified itself as a monumental title among gaming, the series has also recently made the jump to television. HBO's live-action adaptation of The Last of Us has been beloved by both fans and critics alike, with its first season nominated for five different awards including "Outstanding Drama Series" at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards. The recently-concluded second season has seen similar praise, with many referring to the series as the best adaptation of a video game of all-time. The games now look to be benefitting from the show's success.
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A post shared to the official The Last of Us subreddit is showing a major spike in sales for the games on Amazon. The Amazon sales chart shows The Last of Us Part 2 sitting near the top of the "best sellers" list for the PS5, only behind the PlayStation 5 Pro console. The Last of Us Part 1 looks to be not far behind the sequel, with the two games only separated by the Deluxe Edition of the newly-released Elden Ring Nightreign. The listings referenced within the post are taken from Amazon's United States sales chart.
The Last of Us Games See Sales Spike on Amazon
The sudden sales spike for the two The Last of Us games likely comes in no small part due to the success of the HBO series. While the series already serves as one of Sony's best-selling franchises on the PS5, the success of the live-action adaptation likely brought even more new eyes onto the Last of Us games. The games are also currently benefiting from a discount on Amazon, with The Last of Us Part 2 seeing a 40% discount and The Last of Us Part 1 marked down by a staggering 57%.
Following the success of The Last of Us' live-action series, many fans have begun to look towards the future of the games. Naughty Dog has yet to officially confirm a third main-series game for The Last of Us, though recent rumors have suggested that casting for The Last of Us Part 3 may have already begun. The HBO series has also been confirmed for a third trip around, with a third season currently in development from the studio. The Last of Us' continued success cements its status further as a legend in the world of gaming.
The Last of Us Part 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- June 19, 2020
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Naughty Dog
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Franchise
- The Last of Us
