All lovers of video games and adventures know ” The Last of Usreleased in 2013 on PS3. They also waited a long time for a sequel to prolong the pleasure. Finally, in 2022, the game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment will experience a remake. It is The Last of Us: Part I the release of which was confirmed by a leak on PS Store.
If you want to know more, you’ve come to the right place. We will inform you about the official release date, the trailer and the compatible consoles.You will stay informed of all the news.
The relationship with The Last of Us
Before giving you more details on the release and novelties of “ The Last of Us: Part Iwe first explain the story of its predecessor, “The Last of Us”. Remember above all that the latter was published in 2003, on the PS3 console. It represents a third-person action-adventure game . For gamers, the mission remains simple: they will have to play both in an infiltration phase and in an action phase, going through various levels.
However, apart from the gameplay of this first game developed by Naughty Dog, it also stood out for its writing and its universe. Indeed, The Last of Us was centered on Joel, twenty years after the start of the zombie apocalypse. At this time, the hero should survive without being confused by the death of his daughter. Likewise, he would have to escort Ellie, a teenager, to another territory of the United States. Their journey had allowed them to get closer and fight the zombies together.
You should also know that The Last of Us was a great success upon its release, scoring 95 out of 100 on the aggregator Metacritic. This made it one of the highest rated games in history. And to ride on this success, the studio launched a “Remastered” version for PS4 a year later. Subsequently, in 2021, a remake of the game was announced for 2022. Today, we can reveal the official release date and all the news around The Last of Us: Part I.
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The official release date of The Last of Us: Part I
Since the beginning of the year, video game enthusiasts and fans of The Last of Us: Part I have been waiting for the game to be released. But the Naughty Dog studio has decided to wait until the last moment to publish the official date. Today, we can therefore announce to you that “The Last of Us: Part I” will be released on September 2, 2022. This date was known during the Summer Game Fest 2022 conference.
Firstly, the remake of “The Last of Us” will be available on the PS5 console.To get a PC version, you will have to wait a few more weeks. As soon as we know a bit more about the release window for this port, we’ll let you know.
The official game trailer
To get an idea of what’s new in “The Last of Us: Part I” as well as graphical improvements, the trailer remains useful. The Naughty Dog studio has just published a first trailer on its site . In it, you can already experience modernized gameplay for all players. According to the trailer, The Last of Us: Part I will also feature the base game and the Left Behind expansion. We invite you to watch the trailer here:
The Last of Us: Part I compatible consoles
Upon release, the game will not be available on all platforms and consoles. It therefore remains essential to have the right information to avoid unpleasant surprises. Remember that The Last of Us: Part I is a “new-gen” project only.Therefore, if you own a PS4 console, you will not be able to play it.
The Last of Us: Part I will be compatible with the PS5 and PCs . But only the console version will be available when the game is released, September 2, 2022 . For PC users, it will take some time. However, even if no date has yet been leaked, you can expect to play The Last of Us: Part I on your PC before the end of 2022.
The price of The Last Of Us Part I and available versions
To offer you this opus,you must allow 79 €. Even if this seems a bit expensive, it is the classic price of a PS5 game. But if you decide to get it in pre-order, you will be able to benefit from some interesting advantages. This is still possible on the PSN from now on. Apart from this edition, you will also find two other versions of the game as soon as it is released. However, we do not yet have sufficient information as to the release of these in France. Here are the other two versions to come:
- Digital Deluxe Edition:it will be available for download only and will contain exclusive items and weapons. It will cost €89;
- Edition Firefly:it is physical and includes all the bonuses of the Digital Edition. You will also find a Steelbook case, all at a price of 100 €.
The main new features not to be missed with The Last Of Us: Part I?
Considered the remake of The Last of Us, this game stands out above all for its improvements. ButThe Last Of Us: Part I looks more like a new game, designed from the ground up, according to the Naughty Dog studio. So, in addition to a smooth graphic, you will also enjoy a better title. You will therefore discover a pure graphical remake, but the game will remain faithful to what it was originally.
At the time of the The Last Of Us: Part I release announcement, the studio also released a set of game reviews of the PS4 version and the PS5 version. This makes it easier for us to notice improvements, even if there isn’t a chasm. We can also note that the animations are reworked in addition to technical perfection. Apart from these elements, the game does not present any real novelties. It keeps the same design, the same story and the same cinematics.