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Naughty Dog's The Last of Us franchise has a packed April 2025 release calendar.
PlayStation has announced the release of a limited edition “The Last of Us” DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5. The controller is scheduled to release on 10 April, 2025, adding to an already crowded month for the franchise's fans.
The controller is set to launch in between two major releases, as The Last of Us Part II Remastered is scheduled to be released on 3 April for PC, and the continuation of the HBO series, The Last of Us Season 2, premieres on 13 April.
Check out the “The Last of Us” limited edition DualSense controller trailer below:
Looking at the controller's design, it's a clear homage to the entire The Last of Us franchise. Symbols for in-game factions like the Fireflies, Washington Liberation Front, plus Ellie's moth tattoo are present on the controller. There is also a subtle design behind the symbols that connects to the various factions in one way or another.
Neil Druckmann, the creator of The Last of Us, and Megan Mehran, Naughty Dog's graphic designer, shared a comment regarding the controller. This comment was taken from the official PlayStation blog:
“We were excited by the chance to memorialize The Last of Us franchise in a controller that fans and our own team would love. We wanted to ensure that both installments of The Last of Us are represented, via trophy icons printed in black gloss across the controller body. Among the trophies, three particular images will immediately stand out for TLOU fans: The firefly, moth, and wolf. Players will recognize the Fireflies’ iconic spray-painted logo that originated in Part I, while the moth and wolf represent the intertwining lives and duality between Ellie and Abby in Part II.“
The DualSense wireless controller - The Last of Us Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for US$84.99/€84.99/£74.99. Pre-orders start on 14 March, 2025 at direct.playstation.com (where available) as well as participating retailers, before the controller launches on 10 April, 2025.