"The Last of Us Season 1 Steelbook Released Ahead of Season 2"

The first season of HBO's "The Last of Us" is widely considered to be the best video game adaptation to date. It remains largely faithful to the narrative established in the original 2013 Naughty Dog game for the PS3. As the second season is set to premiere in April on Max, fans have the opportunity to revisit the critically acclaimed first season through an exciting limited-edition steelbook release. This steelbook is perfect for catching up on the story before the new season begins, and it's available for preorder now with a release date set for March 18. Let's dive into what you can expect from this collector's item.

Preorder The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD Steelbook)

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD)

• Limited-edition collectible steelbook.
• Original price: $49.99, save 9% - now $45.44 at Amazon
• Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart

For those yet to experience the first season, it meticulously adapts the events of the original game and the "Left Behind" expansion, while also enriching the narrative with additional world-building storylines. The scripts were crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, with Druckmann being a key figure in the video game series as well.

In the Max series, Pedro Pascal stars as Joel Miller, and Bella Ramsey plays Ellie. The show also features Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who voiced Joel and Ellie in the games, in different roles. It follows the same fundamental plot as the game, with Joel guiding Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by fungal zombies, where Ellie's role could be crucial in saving humanity from the outbreak.

As a fan of the "The Last of Us" series, I believe the show does an excellent job of bringing the exceptional story to life. For a more in-depth analysis, you can read our review of the first season.

Special Features and Bonus Content

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook includes over two hours of bonus content, featuring:

• Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us, From Levels to Live Action
• The Last of Us: Stranger than Fiction

If the show has sparked your interest in the games, you can purchase "The Last of Us: Part I" on PS5 or PC. "The Last of Us: Part II Remastered" is also available on PS5 and will soon be released on PC on April 3. Additionally, Sony offers impressive Joel and Ellie action figures for collectors. For those eagerly awaiting the second season, don't miss out on the 5 key details highlighted in the season two trailer.