Almost a whole console generation later since The Last of Us released on the PlayStation 3 in 2013, Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Naughty Dog has today released the highly-anticipated action-adventure game The Last of Us Part II onto store shelves.
The game is can be purchased physically or digitally for a price of $99.95, however the Australian electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi are offering the game today only for $69.00 as part of a special launch day deal.
This instalment see’s you primarily take control of Ellie some time after the events of The Last of Us. Settled down in Wyoming among a thriving community in the otherwise post-pandemic United States, a violent event disrupts the peace, leading Ellie to begin a relentless journey for justice. Hunting those responsible, she’s confronted by devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.
Marking the launch of The Last of Us Part II, PlayStation Australia partnered with Sony Music Australia to re-record ‘Through the Valley’ with Australian artist Tash Sultana, who was involved in the game’s Reveal Trailer all the way back in 2016. PlayStation Australia described this collaboration as follows:
While respecting the original track arrangement and the intensity felt in the Reveal Trailer, Tash Sultana combines her hauntingly beautiful vocals and guitar talent to create a remarkable rendition of ‘Through The Valley’ that is truly hers. The result is a stunning collision of two cultures that will excite both the huge followings of The Last of Us and music fans everywhere.
Through The Valley’ became a #1 hit in several markets when featured in the 2016 reveal trailer for The Last of Us Part II, so recreating this with a phenomenal Aussie talent like Tash Sultana truly creates a special Australian moment to mark the launch of one of our biggest titles for PS4
Patrick Lagana
Director of Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia
This is the first time I’ve done a collab like this. Usually it’s kinda just like writing sessions with other musos but this is for a game and it’s different as it’s not my usual style to venture into so I’m completely honoured to be asked to do something like this. I can’t wait to see it in the game world.
Tash Sultana
Australian Artist
