The Last of Us Update: SCEE To Release Two Special Edition Packages

This is a 'mega' edition.

Posted By | On 22nd, Jan. 2013

The Last of Us Update: SCEE To Release Two Special Edition Packages

Sony Europe have confirmed that they will be launching two special editions for it’s upcoming action adventure game The Last of Us. 

The two editions are named after the two primary characters in the game. Players will be able to pick up either  The Last of Us: Ellie Edition and The Last of Us: Joel Edition  at GAME  Tesco & Independents respectively.

Sony and Naughty Dog have included a ton of stuff in the special edition. Unfortunately no pricing has been announced.  Also, anyone who pre-orders a standard version of The Last of Us  will receive the ‘Sights & Sounds DLC Pack’. How cool is that?

According to the press release, the following items will be available with the special editions.

The Last of Us mini artbook: Explore the world of The Last of Us through some of the remarkable artwork that gave shape to the game.

The Last of Us: American Dreams Issue #1: the first in a series of comics created in partnership with Dark Horse to delve into the backstory of Ellie. The version included features a variant cover found only in these special editions.

Exclusive game pack: The Ellie Edition showcases the character Ellie on the game pack artwork, while the Joel Edition will feature Joel’s face.

Collectable poster: an exclusive screen print effect poster of each character can be found in their respective editions.

DUALSHOCK 3 skin: skin your PS3 controllers with Joel or Ellie, depending on which edition you decide to order.

The special edition packs also comes along with multiplayer bonuses. They include the following:

  • Multiplayer Bonuses:Bonus XP
  • Melee booster
  • In-game currency
  • Customizable character items
  • Bonus Joel and Ellie skins available once the single player game is completed

Sights & Sounds DLC Pack: Official Game Soundtrack by Academy Award winning musician Gustavo Santaolalla

PS3 Dynamic Theme

PSN Avatars: Winter Joel & Ellie

LittleBigPlanet Sackboy Skins: voucher codes for a downloadable Joel skin or a downloadable Ellie skin for your Sackboy character depending on which special edition you choose

Are you guys planning to pick up this edition? Let us know in the comments section below.


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