Amazon is offering a substantial discount on preorders for The Last of Us Season 2 Limited Edition 4K Steelbook, now priced at just $35, down from $47. This marks the lowest price since preorders began in late May. Given that the Season 1 Steelbook quickly sold out after its March release, securing your copy before the September 23 launch date is highly recommended. Notably, this 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition is currently more affordable than Amazon`s standard 4K version.
Currently, Amazon is the sole retailer providing this $35 deal for the Steelbook Edition. Competitors like Gruv are listing preorders at $40, while Walmart maintains its original price of $47.
The Last of Us Season 2 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) Details
The Limited Edition Steelbook for The Last of Us Season 2 showcases promotional art of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), with a striking background of Cordyceps fungus shaped like a moth, mirroring Ellie`s distinctive tattoo. The inside cover depicts Ellie engulfed by a swarm of individuals transformed by the Cordyceps infection.
This 4K Blu-ray edition boasts native 4K (2160p) resolution, enhanced with Dolby Vision and HDR10 for superior visuals. For an immersive audio experience, Dolby Atmos and 7.1 lossless surround sound are included, promising to deliver the chilling growls of the infected and the iconic sounds of Clickers with unsettling clarity.
Every physical edition of The Last of Us Season 2 comes with identical bonus content, primarily consisting of features previously broadcast on HBO Max. However, two entirely new exclusive features are included: `Ellie’s Ultimate Revenge,` which delves into Ellie’s motivations during Season 2, and `Beneath the Surface: The Visual FX of The Last of Us,` offering an in-depth look at the show`s props, special effects, and sets.
The Last of Us Season 2 Bonus Features:
- Ellie`s Ultimate Revenge
- Beneath the Surface: The Visual FX of The Last of Us
- 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)
The Last of Us Season 2 Standard Editions
Even if a Steelbook case isn`t a priority, preordering the $35 Steelbook Edition from Amazon is still advantageous, as Amazon is pricing its standard 4K and 1080p Blu-ray editions higher. Interestingly, Walmart offers its standard 4K Blu-ray at the same price as Amazon`s Steelbook Edition.
Both Amazon and Walmart provide preorder price guarantees, ensuring you receive the lowest price available between your order date and the shipping date. Payment will only be processed once your order ships in September.
Standard edition prices at Amazon:
- 4K Blu-ray — $42
- Blu-ray — $40
- DVD — $25
Standard edition prices at Walmart:
- 4K Blu-ray — $35
- Blu-ray — $30
- DVD — $25
About The Last of Us Series
HBO`s The Last of Us Season 2 maintained the series` reputation for closely adapting Naughty Dog`s acclaimed video game franchise. Unlike the first season`s nine episodes, Season 2 comprised seven episodes, primarily focusing on Ellie`s storyline from a segment of The Last of Us Part II. Expectations are that Season 3 will shift its focus to Abby, the other prominent character from the second game.
For those new to the franchise, The Last of Us portrays a post-apocalyptic United States devastated by a parasitic fungus that transforms most of humanity into predatory creatures. The inaugural season chronicled the journey of Joel, a seasoned survivor, tasked with escorting 14-year-old Ellie out of a quarantine zone, as her immunity to the Cordyceps infection offers the potential for a cure.
Set five years after the first, the second season delves into the consequences of Joel`s past actions as they inevitably impact both him and Ellie. A new conflict emerges, propelling Ellie on a vengeful journey through perilous landscapes populated by the infected, cults, and armed militias. While Season 2 primarily focused on Ellie`s viewpoint, the upcoming Season 3 is anticipated to shift narrative focus to Abby, the second playable character from the game.
Although the series largely adheres to the games` primary narrative, with some scenes being remarkably faithful, it has occasionally expanded upon unexplored backstories and introduced original characters within standalone episodes.
The Last of Us Season 1 on Blu-ray
While the Season 1 Steelbook Edition is no longer available, the 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray editions are still accessible at affordable prices.
The Last of Us Season 1 Special Features:
The Last of Us Season 1 also features a comprehensive selection of extra content. Each of the nine episodes includes short documentaries, and other documentaries explore topics such as the video game`s adaptation for television, actor profiles, and the parallels between the game and the series. The full list of Season 1 bonus content includes:
- Inside the Episode #1
- Inside the Episode #2
- Inside the Episode #3
- Inside the Episode #4
- Inside the Episode #5
- Inside the Episode #6
- Inside the Episode #7
- Inside the Episode #8
- Inside the Episode #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