The Last of Us Part 2 is easily one of our most anticipated games of 2020, and despite the game’s most recent delay, the game is now just days away from its release. The Last of Us Part 2 is out this Friday, June 19, on PS4, so fans won’t have to wait much longer to experience the rest of Ellie and Joel’s story.
A recent State of Play stream showed an extensive look at gameplay for The Last of Us Part 2 ahead of its June release date, including encounters with human enemies, new strains of Infected, and more. Ellie will also have access to horseback riding and a boat to navigate the much larger map.
GameSpot’s The Last of Us Part 2 spoiler-free review is live now, with a more detailed and spoiler-heavy review coming after the game is out. Our score, however, will remain the same–the game earned an 8/10. “By the time I finished The Last of Us Part II, I wasn’t sure if I liked it,” wrote reviews editor Kallie Plagge. “It’s a hard game to stomach, in part because so much of who Ellie is and what she does is beyond your control. She is deeply complicated and flawed, and her selfishness hurts a lot of people. At times, the pain you inflict feels so senseless that it can leave you numb. It’s all messy and bleak and made me profoundly sad for myriad reasons, but the more I reflect on it, the more I appreciate the story and characters at its core. I wanted almost none of it to happen the way it did, and that’s what’s both beautiful and devastating about it.”
Ahead of the game’s June 19 release, there’s still time to pre-order The Last of Us Part 2, with several bonuses available for doing so. From the Ellie Edition to the Collector’s Edition and new Ellie statues, here’s what you should know about pre-ordering The Last of Us Part 2, including the best places to buy it.
- The Last of Us Part 2 pre-order bonuses
- Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 standard Edition
- Pre-order The Last of Us 2 Part 2 Special Edition
- Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 Digital Deluxe Edition
- Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 Collector’s Edition
- Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 Ellie Edition
- Pre-order The Art of The Last of Us Part 2
The Last of Us Part 2 pre-order bonuses
If you pre-order The Last of Us Part 2, you’ll receive two in-game items–an ammo capacity upgrade and crafting training manual–at launch. Pre-order the standard or Digital Deluxe edition on the PlayStation Store, and you’ll also receive a PSN avatar featuring Ellie’s tattoo.
Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 standard Edition
The standard edition, which costs $60, comes with just the base game and will include any pre-order bonuses. Physical editions are available at multiple retailers, and you can also pre-order digitally on the PlayStation Store.
Pre-order The Last of Us 2 Part 2 Special Edition
If you opt to pre-order the Special Edition of The Last of Us Part 2, you’ll receive:
- Base game and any applicable pre-order bonuses
- Collectible steelbook
- 48-page mini art book from Dark Horse
- PS4 Dynamic Theme
- 6 PSN avatars
The Special Edition will cost you $80, and you can pre-order it below. As of our last update, it was back in stock at Best Buy.
Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 Digital Deluxe Edition
Prefer to buy digitally? The Digital Deluxe Edition is similar to the Special Edition and comes with:
- Base game and any applicable pre-order bonuses
- Digital mini art book from Dark Horse
- Digital soundtrack
- 6 PSN avatars
The Digital Deluxe Edition will cost you $70, and it’s available to pre-order directly on the PlayStation Store.
Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 Collector’s Edition
Of course, The Last of Us Part 2 has a Collector’s Edition, which comes with some nice physical goodies.
- Base game and any applicable pre-order bonuses
- 12″ Ellie statue
- Life-sized replica of Ellie’s bracelet
- Collectible steelbook
- 48-page mini art book from Dark Horse
- Set of six enamel pins
- Lithograph art print
- Set of five stickers
- PSN Dynamic Theme
- Six PSN avatars
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital version of the mini art book
The Collector’s Edition will cost you $170. It’s currently available sold out at all major retailers. Keep checking back and follow GameSpot for updates.
Pre-order The Last of Us Part 2 Ellie Edition
Finally, there’s the Ellie Edition, which has been incredibly popular among The Last of Us fans. Available for $230, the Ellie Edition includes everything that comes with the Collector’s Edition listed above, plus a full-sized, fully functional recreation of Ellie’s backpack. You’ll also receive an embroidered patch and 7″ vinyl record with music from the original soundtrack.
The Ellie Edition sold out quickly when it was first announced, restocked temporarily on February 13, and has since sold out again. This edition is extremely limited, so we don’t expect an official restock will happen again. Some retailers will let you sign up for notifications to let you know if the Ellie Edition gets restocked, so that’s worth doing if you really want to own this edition.
- Base game and any applicable pre-order bonuses
- Full-sized recreation of Ellie’s backpack
- Embroidered patch
- 7″ vinyl record with original music
- 12″ Ellie statue
- Life-sized replica of Ellie’s bracelet
- Collectible steelbook
- 48-page mini art book from Dark Horse
- Set of six enamel pins
- Lithograph art print
- Set of five stickers
- PSN Dynamic Theme
- Six PSN avatars
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital version of the mini art book
Pre-order The Art of The Last of Us Part 2
Naughty Dog has partnered with Dark Horse to publish The Art of The Last of Us Part II, a hardcover volume featuring original art and creator commentary. A pricey Deluxe Edition is available and includes an exclusive cover, slipcase, and gallery-quality lithograph.
Standard Edition – $28
Deluxe Edition — $81
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