The Last of Us Part 1, the high-quality PS5 remake of the PS3 classic, is out in two days, dropping on September 2nd, 2022. Aside from a visual upgrade, The Last of Us Part 1 includes all of Part 2's lauded accessibility features, improved AI, and functionality with the PS5 controller's haptic feedback gimmick.
Players can already pre-load The Last of Us Part 1, although it will take a hefty chunk of the console's storage space, with early estimates suggesting 70 GB. Still, with the release date so close, is preordering worth it?
It depends on what players are looking for. Those who want a physical copy of The Last of Us Part 1, especially the limited firefly edition, should probably reserve a copy. For the rest, it depends on the available pre-order bonuses.
The Last of Us Part 1: Standard Edition
The Last of Us Part 1's standard edition, both digital and physical, contain the same baseline experience. It includes both the original The Last of Us' familiar campaign and the Left Behind DLC chapter, all bundled together. It will cost $69.99 USD.
The Last of Us Part 1: Digital Deluxe Edition
The digital deluxe edition, alongside the standard edition's content, gives players bonus weapon parts, bonus supplements, and a series of early in-game unlocks, listed below:
- Increased Crafting Speed Skill.
- Increased Healing Speed Skill.
- 9mm Reload Speed Increase Upgrade.
- Rifle Clip Capacity Increase Upgrade.
- Explosive Arrows Gameplay Modifier.
- Dither Punk Filter.
- Speedrun Mode.
Aside from this, the digital deluxe edition also includes a set of six optional weapon skins: the black gold 9mm pistol, the silver filigree 9mm pistol, the rubber tactical shotgun, the sculpted oak shotgun, the arctic white bow, and the carbon black bow. It will cost $79.99 USD.
The Last of Us Part 1: Firefly Edition
The Last of Us Part 1' s firefly edition is the most expensive and most complete for die-hard fans. Alongside everything offered in the digital deluxe edition, the firefly edition includes a special steelbook case and comes bundled with Dark Horse's The Last of Us: American Dreams comic. Each issue will have a new cover drawn by David Blatt. Altogether, it will cost $99.99 USD.
Where to Preorder
There are multiple storefronts where people can pre-order the game, especially if they are vying for the physical version. There isn't any store-exclusive content, so players are free to shop where they wish. Some options are linked below:
The Last of Us Part 1 will release on September 2nd for PS5.