In a world where clickers roam and resources are scarce, one thing remains abundant: re-releases of The Last of Us. Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic saga has once again shuffled onto the PlayStation 5 with The Last of Us Complete, a digital bundle that dropped over the weekend. This marks the latest chapter in a relentless parade of re-releases that’s starting to feel like a fungal infection—spreading fast and hard to ignore. With The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim as its chief rival in the re-release olympics, The Last of Us is racking up a tally that’s both impressive and exhausting.
Let’s rewind the tape. Since The Last of Us first broke hearts in 2013 on the PS3, it’s been repackaged more times than a survivor’s ration kit. First came the 2014 Remastered edition for PS4, sharpening the visuals for a new console. Then, 2020 brought The Last of Us Part II on PS4, followed by its own Remastered version for PS5 in 2024, complete with a rogue-like No Return mode. Not to be outdone, the original game got a full-blown Part I remake in 2022 for PS5, with a PC port trailing close behind. Add in the PC version of Part II, and now The Last of Us Complete—that’s six distinct releases across platforms in just over a decade. Skyrim may have its infamous Alexa port, but The Last of Us is sprinting to catch up, with no sign of slowing down.
So, what’s in this latest offering? For S$139, The Last of Us Complete bundles the 2022 Part I remake and Part II Remastered. You’re getting the Left Behind DLC, which dives into Ellie’s past, plus No Return and the Lost Levels—cut content that offers a glimpse at what might’ve been. PS5 perks like DualSense haptics and enhanced accessibility settings are tossed in, making every brick-throw and guitar strum feel crisp. It’s a hefty package, but at that price, it’s tough to shake the feeling you’re paying for the same story with a slightly shinier coat of paint.
For collectors, there’s a Collector’s Edition slated for July 10, priced at US$109.99 (roughly S$145). It includes physical copies of both games, a steelbook case, The Last of Us: American Dreams comics (issues 1–4), four lithographic art prints, and a thank-you letter from Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann. Available exclusively via PlayStation Direct, it’s a tempting haul for diehards, but it doesn’t change the fact that this is yet another trip to the same post-apocalyptic well.
The timing ties neatly to HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, which premiered today, suggesting this bundle is as much a marketing move as a gift to fans. But when you stack it against Skyrim’s seven unique releases across nine platforms, the comparison stings. Both games seem locked in a bizarre contest to see who can repackage the past the most, leaving players wondering if new stories are being sidelined for easy rehashes. Each Last of Us release tweaks the formula—better graphics here, a new mode there—but the core remains untouched, a tale told so often it’s starting to echo like a clicker’s scream in an empty tunnel.
There’s no denying the quality of The Last of Us. Its story still hits like a shiv to the gut, and the PS5 enhancements make every moment pop. But as The Last of Us Complete joins the crowded shelf of re-releases, it’s hard not to feel like we’re scavenging the same ruins over and over. Available now digitally for S$139, with the Collector’s Edition landing this summer, this bundle might be the ultimate edition—for now. Until the inevitable PS6 version arrives, that is.
Here We Go Again: The Last of Us Complete Hits PS5 Shelves
The Last of Us Complete lands on PS5, bundling both games in yet another re-release that adds to the franchise’s sprawling history of repackaging. With a steep S$139 price tag, it includes Part I, Part II Remastered, and extras like No Return mode, but its arrival sparks questions about the endless cycle of re-releases that’s giving Skyrim a run for its money.
