PlayStation
Australia is today pleased to share exciting details about the immense future
of The Last of Us including, The Last of Us on HBO, the latest on the
upcoming online experience and the announcement of a complete remake of The
Last of Us on PS5 and in development for PC.
To
date, The Last of Us Part II has sold more than 10 million copies globally,
thanks to the immense support from the gaming community. With that in mind,
PlayStation is happy to share more details about what’s in store for fans of
the franchise.
Standalone Multiplayer
PlayStation
is thrilled to share a piece of concept art from the upcoming multiplayer
experience. Naughty Dog is growing its studio significantly to ensure it builds
this full-scale, standalone game, with its massive scope and immense world, in
a way that fans have come to expect from The Last of Us and Naughty Dog. Keep
an eye on the PlayStation Blog with more news to come next year!
The Last of Us on HBO
From
the beginning, the original vision for The Last of Us’ story was cinematic and
character-driven, and HBO enthusiastically continued the spirit of that same
vision to bring this story to TV screens worldwide. Helmed by Craig Mazin,
Creator and Writer of Chernobyl, in tandem with Executive Producer Carolyn
Strauss and Neil Druckmann, the incredible cast and crew strove to ensure a
faithful retelling of the story and its intricately detailed world. The worlds
of video games and television continue to overlap as Ashley Johnson and Troy
Baker, Ellie and Joel’s in-game actors respectively, join the cast in major
roles. The team cannot wait to see them on-screen along with new and longtime
fans of The Last of Us.
The Last of Us Part I
With
leaps in technology and hardware that allows the limits of visual fidelity and
interactivity to be pushed, PlayStation and Naughty Dog are thrilled to
announce this complete remake of The Last of Us, releasing September 2, 2022
for the PlayStation 5 console and in development for PC.
The
team have implemented modernised gameplay, improved controls, and expanded
accessibility options in this single-player experience to allow even more
individuals to enjoy the game. Effects, exploration, and combat have all been
enhanced. Leveraging the PS5’s powerful hardware, 3D Audio*, haptics and
adaptive triggers have also been implemented. Both returning fans and new
players alike will have the new opportunity to experience both The Last of Us
Part I and its prequel story Left Behind in a whole new way.
Check
out the thrilling new gameplay trailer here.
Along
with the trailer, the team are pleased to announce that you may pre-order The
Last of Us Part I for PS5 today. Pre-orders are now live and $124.95 AUD.
For
more information on, head to the PlayStation Blog.
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