It's been 20 years since a worldwide pandemic disfigured civilization as we know it. The infected and the survivors alike, abandoning their humanity, scour the land like wild animals, killing each other for food, weapons — maybe even sheer joy. Joel was no different — until one small job altered his destiny. He thought he understood the mission #&151; smuggle a 14-year-old girl out of an oppressive military quarantine zone. But fate had other plans for Joel and Ellie. Now, their paths forever intertwined, the unlikely pair is thrown on a grueling cross-country trip like no other — in which every encounter is a deadly foe, and every moment is a fight for survival.The Last of Us defines a genre by placing you in the heart of an apocalyptic journey across what was once the United States. Cast in the roles of Joel, a violent survivor, and Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, you'll discover the true meaning of survival as you fend off terrifying enemies and work together against impossible odds. There's no better way to begin your foray into the post-plague world than with this Survival Edition. Commemorating its daringly original debut, this collector's package gives you a behind-the-scenes look at The Last of Us, through a full-size hardcover Dark Horse Comics art book and a special copy of The Last of Us: American Dreams Comic #1 that features a variant cover. For even more immersion into the game, the Survival Edition features a Sight and Sounds Pack downloadable content voucher, Steelbook metal game packaging and Naughty Dog stickers. In a dark, disfigured world, could two brave souls redeem The Last of Us?
