The Last of Us Left Behind DLC is now available

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 14, 2014

News: Naughty Dog’s story DLC for the Last of Us finally arrives in prologue form showing us what Ellie was like before the events of the main story.

The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC is now available according to Sony. Left Behind is a prologue to the game’s single player campaign which explores the events and relationships that influence main character Ellie’s experiences that pick up from the events of The Last of Us, and set her on a path to uncover her strength and potential that are manifested throughout the main campaign of The Last of Us. In this new DLC, you will control Ellie and explore her relationship with one person in particular - Riley, who is Ellie’s best friend and mentor. Left Behind follows the duo’s relationship attending military boarding school in the Boston quarantine zone after the infection and the choosing to fight for a rebel group called the Fireflys or stay in the government Quarantine.

“In 2013, players across the world fell in love with Ellie,” said Neil Druckmann, creative director for The Last of Us. “She’s been described as a bold, courageous and endearing young woman who overcame extraordinary emotional and physical challenges.”

Game Director Bruce Straley said, “With Left Behind, we sought to flesh out the moment that transformed her into the Ellie you know in The Last of Us. It is the story of the complex bond with her friend Riley and how the two end up on a fierce journey that will forever change their lives, giving new insight into Ellie’s character.”

The Last of Us: Left Behind is available for digital download on the PlayStation Store for $14.99. If you have previously purchased a season pass you will receive this content as part of your subscription. If you are purchasing it then be sure to do so within the game. If you have a season pass you will see the Left Behind content appear in the main menu. Please keep in mind that if you play the Left Behind DLC before completing the main campaign that there might be spoilers. Additionally, the launch trailer below might have some spoilers from the main campaign so don’t watch it if you haven’t completed the main story yet. Otherwise take a look at the launch trailer below and tell us what you think. Are you excited for this new story content for The Last of Us?