

The Last of Us Part I Rebuilt for PS5 - Features and Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games

Sony would remove this significant roadblock plaguing The Last of Us Part I by putting the game on a subscription service. Still, those who’ve already bought the game twice and aren’t impressed by the visual and accessibility overhaul don’t seem as compelled to pick up the game for the third time. Why being on PS Plus would workĪs The Last of Us is one of Sony’s most popular modern franchises and has a TV show on the way, it’s understandable why Sony and developer Naughty Dog eagerly want a modernized version of The Last of Us Part I on store shelves at full price. The Last of Us Part I is in a rough situation, and being a PS Plus game would ease some of those concerns.

That said, even defenders of the heightened price can recognize the controversy arising from charging more than ever for a remake of a twice-released game. In fact, its improved visuals and the vast amount of new accessibility features clearly warrant the price tag in the eyes of some. The Premium tier has been the subject of a lot of criticism ever since its launch, due to what many consider to be a slow rollout of high-quality classic PlayStation titles.This isn’t because The Last of Us Part I isn’t worth $70. The Extra tier, which offers a large catalog of downloadable games à la Game Pass, is priced at $14.99, while the old-school Essential tier costs $9.99 a month. PlayStation Plus Premium is currently priced at $17.99 a month. The Last of Us Part 1, being a more linear and shorter experience, currently states on its store page that its trial is two hours long.

RELATED: Naughty Dog Reveals New Details And Concept Art For The Last of Us Multiplayer Horizon Forbidden West, for example, another first-party game that released last year, can be played for five hours by Premium subs at no additional cost, which makes sense as it's a large-scale open-world adventure. These trials are usually no longer than a few hours, the exact amount varying by game type. Game trials are one of the few bonuses exclusively available to PlayStation gamers subscribed to PS Plus Premium, along with a catalog of classic PlayStation titles. The Last of Us Part 1, a remake of the highly acclaimed 2013 PlayStation exclusive, released back in September 2022, and it was recently discovered, as per Game Rant, that players subscribed to the Premium tier of PlayStation Plus, can take advantage of a timed full game trial, at no extra cost.
