Fans of the acclaimed HBO series can now secure a copy of The Last of Us Season 2 Limited Edition 4K Steelbook at a substantial discount on Amazon. Originally priced at $47, preorders are currently available for just $35. This marks the lowest price offered since preorders became available in late May, presenting an excellent opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts.
Given that the Season 1 Steelbook Edition, released in March, sold out months ago, it is highly advisable to place your preorder soon for the September 23 release of Season 2. Interestingly, the 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition for Season 2 is even more affordable than the standard 4K edition on Amazon.
At the time of writing, Amazon is the sole retailer offering this $35 deal. Other retailers like Gruv are listing preorders for $40, while Walmart maintains the full $47 price.
Exclusive Features of the Steelbook Edition
The Limited Edition Steelbook for The Last of Us Season 2 boasts captivating promotional artwork featuring Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), with a striking design of the Cordyceps fungus forming a moth, mirroring Ellie`s iconic tattoo. The interior art depicts Ellie surrounded by a horde of individuals affected by the Cordyceps fungus.
Technically, this 4K Blu-ray edition supports native 4K (2160p) resolution, alongside Dolby Vision and HDR10 for superior visual quality. Audio experience is also enhanced with Dolby Atmos and 7.1 lossless surround sound, ensuring that the eerie growls of the infected and the distinct clicks of Clickers are terrifyingly immersive.
Comprehensive Bonus Content
All physical editions of The Last of Us Season 2, including the Steelbook, come packed with bonus features. While many originally aired on HBO Max, there are two brand-new exclusive featurettes:
- Ellie`s Ultimate Revenge: Delving into Ellie`s motivations throughout Season 2.
- Beneath the Surface: The Visual FX of The Last of Us: A detailed exploration of the props, special effects, and backdrops utilized in the show.
Additional bonus features include:
- Growing the World of The Last of Us
- Welcome to Jackson set tour
- Joel`s Journey to Season 2
- Ellie`s Journey to Season 2
- Q&A with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey
- Battle of Jackson, Deconstructed
- Open Book: Isabela & Young Mazino
- Mushroom Taste Test
- 4 Character featurettes: Joel, Ellie, Abby, Dina
- 7 `Making of` featurettes (Episodes 1-7)
Standard Edition Options
Even if the steelbook case isn`t a priority, the $35 preorder for the Steelbook Edition at Amazon is a compelling offer, as it is currently cheaper than Amazon`s standard 4K and 1080p Blu-ray editions. Walmart, however, offers its standard edition 4K Blu-ray at the same competitive $35 price as Amazon`s Steelbook.
Both Amazon and Walmart offer preorder price guarantees, ensuring you receive the lowest price available between the time you order and when your Blu-ray ships. Charges will only apply once your order is dispatched in September.
Standard Edition Prices:
At Amazon:
- 4K Blu-ray — $42
- Blu-ray — $40
- DVD — $25
At Walmart:
- 4K Blu-ray — $35
- Blu-ray — $30
- DVD — $25
About The Last of Us Series
The Last of Us Season 2 continues HBO`s acclaimed and largely faithful adaptation of the Naughty Dog video game franchise. Unlike Season 1 which had nine episodes, Season 2 consisted of seven, primarily adapting a portion of *The Last of Us Part II* largely from Ellie`s viewpoint. Looking ahead, Season 3 is anticipated to shift focus and explore the narrative from Abby`s perspective, the other playable character from the second game.
For those new to the franchise, The Last of Us unfolds in a post-apocalyptic United States devastated by a parasitic fungal infection. This infection transforms most of humanity into dangerous, flesh-eating creatures. The inaugural season chronicled the journey of a hardened survivor, Joel, tasked with escorting 14-year-old Ellie out of a quarantine zone, as her immunity to the Cordyceps infection holds the potential key to a cure.
Season 2 is set five years later, delving into the severe repercussions of Joel`s past actions. A new conflict ignites, propelling Ellie on a quest for vengeance through perilous landscapes teeming with infected, hostile cults, and armed militias. While the show`s overarching plot adheres closely to the games, featuring nearly identical scenes at times, it also enriches the narrative by exploring previously untold backstories and introducing new characters within self-contained episodes.
The Last of Us Season 1 on Blu-ray
While the Season 1 Steelbook Edition is currently sold out, standard 4K and 1080p Blu-ray editions remain available at competitive prices on Amazon. The 4K Blu-ray is priced at $18.58, and the standard Blu-ray at $16.
Season 1 Bonus Features:
A substantial collection of extra content accompanies Season 1`s physical release. Each of the nine episodes includes short documentaries, along with broader featurettes that delve into the game-to-TV adaptation process, actor profiles, and the deep connections between the original video game and the television series. The full list includes:
- Inside the Episode (#1-9)
- Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us
- From Levels to Live Action
- The Last of Us: Stranger than Fiction
- Ashley Johnson Spotlight
- Get To Know Me actor profiles
- Is This a The Last of Us Line?
- The Last Debrief with Troy Baker
Beyond the Screen: The Last of Us Board Game
Fans looking for an alternative way to experience the universe can find *The Last of Us: Escape the Dark*, an officially licensed cooperative strategy board game. Released last holiday, this game supports up to five players (or solo play) and is currently on sale for $64.78 (originally $75) on Amazon.