The Last of Us sales pass 3.4 million
As per a press release we’ve received from Sony Computer Entertainment, more than 3.4 million copies of Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 3 exclusive The Last of Us have been purchased globally in less than a month – surpassing sales expectations to become the fastest-selling PS3 title of 2013.
Assuming that a few of you may still be unfamiliar with the title, The Last of Us explores the depths of humanity through the eyes of Joel and Ellie, who travel across a radically transformed America twenty years after a virulent strain of Cordyceps has ravaged the human population. Their journey is rife with emotionally charged moments that centre on themes of survival, loyalty, love and redemption – a journey so immersive and affecting that many critics gave it a perfect score.
In response to the sales, President of SCE Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida gave the following statement:
“These sales figures are a testament to the blockbuster quality of The Last of Us. The teams at Naughty Dog are true visionaries and their storytelling capabilities are second to none; this title is an undisputed demonstration of that. SCE continues to be committed to delivering unique gameplay experiences that redefine the interactive entertainment industry and The Last of Us is a perfect example.”
If you own a PS3 and have yet to experience this post-apocalyptic IP first-hand, remedy this immediately. It really is one of the generation’s greatest games.