Summary
The Last of Us Part 1, a new addition to the PS Plus Game Catalog, has been experiencing an influx of players on PS5 since rolling out on the service last month. Being the remake of 2013’sThe Last of Us, it features upgraded graphics, gameplay enhancements, and more accessibility options.
The Last of Us Part 1is thriving with a 1225% boost in PS5 players since joining PS Plus’s Game Catalog on September 26, as perTrue Trophies(via GameInsights). With such an impressive debut, the action-adventure game became the third-biggest debut on PS Plus Extra in 2024 and the ninth-biggest title ever to roll out for the subscription tier. The report states that these numbers were drawn from the gameplay data of over 3.1 millionactive PSN accounts.
The Last of Us Part 1 Soars in Popularity on PS Plus Extra
Thanks to the immensely positive response toThe Last of Us Part 1’s addition, the post-apocalyptic game is already among the top three biggest launches on the service this year. The list is led byDave the Diver, which sits at number one, and includes othermajor titles likeRemnant 2(number five) andRed Dead Redemption 2(number six). On the list of biggest Game Catalog titles ever, the remake follows well-known games likeStray(number one),Grand Theft Auto 5(number two), andSea of Stars(number six). BesidesThe Last of Us Part 1, there’s another new Game Catalog title,The Plucky Squire, that is quickly gaining popularity. The adventure game hit the Game Catalog on the same day as it launched on September 17.
The Last of Us Part I
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.
