The Last of Us Part I

Joel and Ellie, rebuilt

Released on 2 September 2022 on PS5, then on 28 March 2023 on PC, this remake retells the story of Joel, tasked with escorting young Ellie across the United States twenty years after a pandemic. It includes the Left Behind expansion, with rebuilt visuals, animation, AI and accessibility options.

What the press says

On PS5, Push Square (8/10) praises seamless gameplay, AI improvements, sublime art direction, industry-leading facial animation, DualSense and 3D audio use, and unprecedented accessibility; it criticises a very high launch price, constrained PS3-era level design and the missing multiplayer mode. GamesRadar+ (4/5) finds it breathtakingly beautiful and a dream to play on PS5, with new perspectives on a still powerful story, though some updated features feel negligible. VGC (5/5) calls it a stunning remake and a triumph for those who can stomach the price.

Editions and prices

Checked on 12 November 2026, with no sale open to everyone: the game costs €79.99 on the PlayStation Store (PS5) and €59.99 on Steam; the Digital Deluxe Edition costs €89.99 on the PlayStation Store. It is also included in PlayStation Plus, which is not counted here, and the Steam commercial licence is not counted.

Who is it for?

Anyone who has never played The Last of Us and wants its most polished version, and fans of strong storytelling. Owners of the PS4 version will mostly find technical upgrades.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 12 November 2026: Push Square 8/10, GamesRadar+ 4/5 and VGC 5/5. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. Other versions are not covered. This summary is not a hands-on review.