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Last of Us: Survival Edition, Post-Pandemic Edition revealed, priced at $80 and $160 respectively

Lydia Sung - Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:59pm (PST) Like +my favourites

Artbooks, comic book, statue, soundtrack, and DLC

Naughty Dog and Sony revealed today the two special editions for their upcoming PS3 exclusive The Last of Us. Keen on throwing away large sums of money on a single game? Good, because you have two versions to choose from: Survival Edition and Post-Pandemic Edition.

The cheaper option here is the Survival Edition, which throws together a SteelBook case for Last of Us, plus a full-sized artbook The Art of The Last of Us, the first issue of a spin-off comic American Dreams, and the "Sights & Sounds DLC Pack."

Now the DLC isn't exactly what you might expect, as it doesn't include any actual in-game content. Rather, the DLC features the soundtrack, a PS3 theme, and PSN Avatars.

All that will cost you $80 USD. If you don't mind paying up to $160, on the other hand, there's also a Post-Pandemic Edition available for pre-order right now. Curiously, the more expensive version doesn't actually include the artbook. Instead, you'll have everything listed above except the artbook, which is replaced by a 12" statue of Joel and Ellie. For that price, I suspect the statue will actually be of pretty high quality.

You'll also be getting a "Survival DLC Pack," for use in multiplayer:

For art fanatics (like myself), the Art of The Last of Us book will also be released separately for $40 wherever you usually expect to find artbooks; no date as mentioned. The Last of Us will be out on May 7.

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Wakaman Jan 22, 13

Hmm, gonna shoot for the cheaper one myself, I always enjoy the soundtracks and I'm not really into collectibles such as statues. $20 extra is worth it too.

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Markimus_123 Jan 22, 13

Yeah Survival Edition for me too I think, the comic doesn't really interest me but I'd much prefer an artbook to the statue, especially with such a leap in the price. That's assuming the UK will get the same deal or something similar.

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THM Jan 22, 13

$160 in this time of economy???....Just ordinary should be sufficient!!

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LZ Schneider Jan 22, 13

Yeeaaah games are already expensive, commanding the better half of a 100 dollars all on their own. I'll pass on the goodies, but seriously this game can't come soon enough. Like srsly, hurry up dammit I need a new guy.

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intoxication Jan 22, 13

Bloody hell! with $160 in the state, it'll probably be $200+ for us, IF we get it it over here. =/
I think it's safe to say that it'll just be the standard edition for me.

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Socialist Gamer Jan 22, 13

As THM said, $160 will be a 'consumer cycle jerk'

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Boo Jan 23, 13

Gosh I'd love the artbook, the game looks beautiful already so imagine the concept art!
Might fork out the money, or get it separately later, I don't care much for comics and statues.

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Abyss Raider Jan 23, 13

Sad that they're releasing this right after I decided to cut down on game purchases... Unfortunately won't be getting this edition. Bioshock: Infinite netted my CE this year.

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RabidChinaGirl Jan 23, 13

I should also point out that after double-checking, the $160 is only available through GameStop.

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Wakaman Jan 23, 13

quote RabidChinaGirl
I should also point out that after double-checking, the $160 is only available through GameStop.

Even more of a reason not to get it, eh.

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LZ Schneider Jan 23, 13

quote Wakaman
quote RabidChinaGirl
I should also point out that after double-checking, the $160 is only available through GameStop.
Even more of a reason not to get it, eh.

"Awwwww you didn't like the game you just bought? Well we can't refund it buuuuut we can give you 20 dollars for it. I mean we'd like to offer you a refund but haha, just *bleep* you man. Take the it or leave it, asshole. Also would you like to buy our new Power Up Rewards Pro Silver Fox card..."

It's like, it's like the opposite of Wal-Mart's ridiculously easy going return policy. I hope you guys in other places on this planet have vendors with return policies that'll let you get a full refund on a game you bought 30 years ago.

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haalyle Jan 23, 13

My hopes went down for this game for awhile.
And now suddenly, they haven't came back up.
This will probably just be a pass for me, I have other important things to attend to.

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Agent Mo Jan 25, 13

The only things i'm interested in are all the in the Sights and Sounds DLC, which is a preorder bonus for the standard edition anyway

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Yogurt Jan 31, 13

The PAL versions are the Joel and Ellie editions. £55.99 each (although in GAME the Ellie edition is £54.99).

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To celebrate these very special characters we’re delighted to announce The Last of Us: Ellie Edition and The Last of Us: Joel Edition – two special editions of the game exclusive to PAL regions.
Packaged in a tactile canvas wrap, the contents of The Last of Us: Ellie Edition and The Last of Us: Joel Edition should get any collector’s heart racing. Dark Horse teamed up with Naughty Dog to produce The Art of The Last of Us, a mini artbook filled with the remarkable artwork that gave shape to the game, as well as The Last of Us: American Dreams Issue #1, which is the first in a series of comic books that explores the backstory of Ellie. This mini version included in each of the special editions features a variant cover found only in these two products.

Both editions are completely themed to that character, with artwork representing each on the premium outer and inner packaging. A screen print effect poster of each can also be found in their respective editions as well as a Dualshock 3 skin branded with Joel or Ellie, depending on which edition you decide to order.

You can also express your admiration for your favorite The Last of Us characters in LittleBigPlanet as the respective editions will have voucher codes for a downloadable Joel costume or a downloadable Ellie costume for Sackboy.
Both editions are also loaded with The Last of Us downloadable content in the forms of two DLC packs:
Survival DLC Pack
Multiplayer bonuses:
Bonus XP
Melee booster
In-game currency
Customisable 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
Both Special Editions, The Last of Us: Ellie Edition or The Last of Us: Joel Edition, are available for pre-order now at your local participating retailer or online for £59.99/€79.99/AU$114.95. Pre-order today and find out more at www.thelastofus.com.