The special edition for ‘The Last of Us’ was spotted on Amazon France last week and Naughty Dog has confirmed two new special editions for the U.K. market. Here are the new details for both editions. 

 

In a press-release sent out earlier today, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe confirmed two Special Edition packages for The Last of Us that will release on May 7th 2013. Players will have the option of choosing between ‘The Last of Us: Ellie Edition’ (available exclusively at GAME) and ‘The Last of Us: Joel Edition’ (available exclusively at Tesco & Independents). SCEE states that each are packaged in a unique canvas wrap, and filled with exclusive physical and downloadable content.

 

Contents:

• The Last of Us mini artbook: explore the world of The Last of Us through some of the remarkable artwork that gave shape to the game
• The Last of Us: American Dreams Issue #1: the first in a series of comics created in partnership with Dark Horse to delve into the backstory of Ellie. The version included features a variant cover found only in these special editions
• Exclusive game pack: The Ellie Edition showcases the character Ellie on the game pack artwork, while the Joel Edition will feature Joel’s face
• Collectable poster: an exclusive screen print effect poster of each character can be found in their respective editions
• DUALSHOCK®3 skin: skin your PS3â„¢ controllers with Joel or Ellie, depending on which edition you decide to order
• Survival DLC Pack
• Multiplayer Bonuses:
• Bonus XP
• Melee booster
• In-game currency
• Customizable character items
• Bonus Joel and Ellie skins available once the single player game is completed
• Sights & Sounds DLC Pack
• Official Game Soundtrack by Academy Award winning musician Gustavo Santaolalla
• PS3® Dynamic Theme
• PSN Avatars: Winter Joel & Ellie

Also included are LittleBigPlanet Sackboy Skins. SCEE stated that voucher codes for a downloadable Joel skin or a downloadable Ellie skin for your Sackboy character depending on which special edition you choose

 

Finally, in addition to the Special Edition packs, anyone who pre-orders the standard version of The Last of Us (available from all retailers), will receive the ‘Sights & Sounds DLC Pack’, as a ‘thank you’ bonus.