The Last of Us Part 1, a modern remake of the critically acclaimed 2013 PlayStation 3 game, has seen a huge spike in sales following the release of the HBO series of the same name. The game, developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony, has seen a huge resurgence in popularity, with the sales ofThe Last of Us Part 1more than doubling in the past week.
HBO’sThe Last of Usseries debuted on January 15th this year and follows the story ofJoel and Ellie as they try to survivein a post-apocalyptic America. Featuring fan-favorite actors such as Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in the main roles, the series has so far been praised for its strong writing, acting, and visuals, and has been a hit with fans of the game. With the series now airing, many nostalgic viewers have gone back to the game to relive the story of Joel and Ellie.
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According to GamesIndustry.biz, the boxed copies ofThe Last of Us Part 1have seen a 238% increase in week-on-week sales in the United Kingdom.The Last of Us: Remasteredon PlayStation 4 has also seen a 322% boost in sales in the UK.
The games are also enjoying a similar amount of success In the United States, asAmazon’s top two best-selling PlayStation 4 gamesareThe Last of Us Part 2andThe Last of Us: Remastered, managing to outperform many other highly-successful games such asFIFA 23or evenGod of War Ragnarok.
The Last of Ushas been praisedfor its gripping story, intense action, and emotional moments. It has won numerous awards, including multiple Game of the Year awards, and is widely considered to be one of the best games of the last decade. With the HBO series now airing, more people are discovering the game, and it looks likeThe Last of Us’ award-winning narrative is set to become even more popular.
HBO’sThe Last of Usseries is expectedto have nine episodes and is shaping up to be one of the most acclaimed video game adaptations of all time, which will hopefully open the door in the future for other similar projects. After all, it’s refreshing to see a video game adaptation that is treated with care and respect for the original source material.
The Last of Us Part 1is currently available on PlayStation 5, with a PC version scheduled to release on June 13, 2025.
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