🎮 What It Is
The Last of Us: Part I is a full remake of the original Last of Us game by Naughty Dog, rebuilt for modern platforms (PS5 and PC). The Digital Deluxe Edition is a premium version that includes the base game plus extra content and early unlocks.
📦 What’s Included in the Digital Deluxe Edition
| Content | Description |
|---|---|
| Base Game | The Last of Us: Part I — the full single-player story. (PlayStation Direct) |
| Left Behind Prequel Chapter | A prequel expansion that explores Ellie’s relationship with her friend Riley. (PlayStation Direct) |
| Early Unlocks / Gameplay Boosts | You get several items and skills unlocked early, including: • Increased Crafting Speed Skill • Increased Healing Speed Skill • 9mm Reload Speed Upgrade • Rifle Clip Capacity Upgrade • Explosive Arrows Gameplay Modifier (PlayStation Direct) |
| Cosmetic/Buff Extras | • Six Weapon Skins (e.g. Black Gold 9mm Pistol, Silver Filigree 9mm, Rubber Tactical Shotgun, etc.) • Dither Punk filter (visual style) • Speedrun Mode unlock (so you can try finishing faster) (PlayStation Direct) |
🖥️ Platform Features & Technical Enhancements
Depending on whether you are on PS5 or PC, there are extra enhancements:
- PS5 Version: Uses updated engine, better visuals, DualSense controller features (adaptive triggers, haptic feedback), improved environmental storytelling, upgraded facial animations, etc. PlayStation Store+1
- PC Version: Offers PC-centric improvements like higher resolutions (4K), high refresh rate support, ultra-wide aspect ratio support, things like adjustable texture, shadows, reflections, and performance enhancers (like DLSS or FSR depending on GPU) as per promotional listings.
⚠️ What It Doesn’t Do / What to Note
- All early unlocks are things you can eventually unlock by playing through the standard game. The Deluxe just gives you a head start. Steam Store+3Reddit+3Reddit+3
- If you prefer starting from scratch or want the whole experience without shortcuts, some players disable the early boosts. The game allows toggling off these bonuses at the start. Reddit
- The Digital Deluxe Edition doesn’t always include more story content than what’s in the Standard; it’s mostly added utility and cosmetics
✅ Is It Worth Getting?
That depends on your priorities:
- If you value getting a head start, smoother pacing early game, or enjoying aesthetic/cosmetic bonuses, the Deluxe is nice.
- If you enjoy unlocking things naturally and want the full experience from square one, the Standard version is likely enough.
- Also consider cost: the Deluxe version costs more, so you’ll need to decide if the extras are worth the price difference for you.
