The Last of Us Part II Is The Fastest Selling Game on PS4 in the UK

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 22, 2020

News: Both physical and digital copies of Naughty Dog’s latest game have been flying off the shelves in the UK and, presumably, the rest of the world.

The Last of Us Part II was just released this past Friday worldwide and has been an immediate and resounding success for Sony and Naughty Dog. Not only has it performed well critically but in the UK it is Sony’s fastest-selling title during the PlayStation 4 generation. Numbers for its sales in North America are not available yet but I think it is safe to assume that Naughty Dog’s latest masterpiece will also be a smashing success there as well.

The Last of Us Part II picks up not long after the events of the original. You are living in a community of survivors that have built up a pretty nice city allowing you to have some peace and stability (at least within the walls of the city), despite the constant threat of the infected and other human groups that might be desperate. It isn’t long before you head off to Seattle where the bulk of the game takes place. Some of the key features for the game include:

A Complex and Emotional Story

Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain.

A Beautiful Yet Destroyed World

Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before.

Tense and Desperate Action-Survival Gameplay

New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. You will feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and updates allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style.

The Last of Us Part II is a much bigger adventure than the first and introduces some new characters. It looks absolutely breathtaking on the PlayStation 4 and I can’t wait to see how it looks and runs later this year on a PlayStation 5. If Sony releases the North American numbers we’ll be sure to report on them here as well.