This year the PAX East indie video game showcase runs from February 27th through March 1st in Boston, Massachusetts and Naughty Dog shared the latest updates while announcing the restocking of The Last of Us Part II PS4 Ellie Edition alongside free The Last of Us Part II Duality PS4 Theme Codes for PlayStation Store which shifts between night and day based on your console's clock.
The news comes following The Last of Us Part II's PS4 Reveal Trailer, confirmation of a May 29th 2020 PS4 Release Date and the upcoming PlayStation 4 title's inclusion in the PlayStation's Most-Wanted Games of Early 2020 list.
Here's the update details from Naughty Dog Director of Communications Arne Meyer, to quote:
Today, weāre kicking off regular communications about The Last of Us Part II with a few awesome announcements!
The Last of Us Part II Ellie Edition Returns
Youāve been sending us letters, e-mails, and messages on social media asking if we could get more Ellie Editions in your hands. Since selling out last September, weāve been working closely with the teams at PlayStation to make more The Last of Us Part II Ellie Editions.
Weāre delighted to let you know the Ellie Edition will be back and available for pre-order in limited quantities (available at select retailers across US and Canada only) starting Thursday, February 13, at 6:00am PST at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart.com, Target, and in Canada exclusively at EB Games for $229.99 USD / $299.99 CAD MSRP.
As a refresher, the Ellie Edition is packed with all of the collectibles and content found in the The Last of Us Part II Collectorās Edition, but is the only version that comes with a full-scale, fully-functional replica of Ellieās backpack, an embroidered patch, and a 7ā³ vinyl single featuring music from the game. Donāt miss out!
The Last of Us Part II Hands-on Demo at PAX East 2020
Not only did Ellie and Joelās journey begin in Boston, but PAX East also has special meaning for us: it was where we gave you the first ever opportunity to go hands on with The Last of Us back in 2013. We thought it would only be fitting to return to the city that started it all to give fans the first-ever public hands-on with The Last of Us Part II.
From February 27 until March 1, attendees will have an opportunity to play āPatrol,ā featuring an early area of the game where Ellie and Dina must venture out of Jackson into the surrounding areas to clear out infected. The demo will span an hour of gameplay and provide just a small glimpse into what awaits you in the full game.
Attendees can visit the booth to play the demo, but space is limited! We recommend securing your spot via the Experience PlayStation mobile app available on Apple Store (Minimum iOS v11.3 required) and Google Play (Minimum Android v8.0 required).
New Collectible Ellie Statue and Concept Art Prints
Following up the 12ā³ limited-edition Ellie statue revealed on Outbreak Day 2019, weāve teamed up with Dark Horse once again to release a brand new 8ā³ āEllie with Macheteā polyresin statuette.
Designed and sculpted by our incredibly talented character artists, this new statuette will be a limited production run based on the number of pre-orders received via Dark Horse Direct before March 13, 2020. After that, itās gone!
You can begin pre-ordering today. Additionally, Dark Horse will be releasing an 8ā³ PVC version of the āEllie with Bowā statue revealed last year, which will be available at participating retailers this summer.
The Last of Us Part II: Ellie With Machete Statuette
Our friends at Cook and Becker have launched a set of new concept art prints from The Last of Us Part II.
These new pieces join the collection of designs released last year and can be purchased as museum-grade-quality giclee art prints, individually numbered and packaged with a certificate of authenticity. You can see them now on CookandBecker.com.
New Key Art, Wallpapers, and Free PlayStation 4 System Dynamic Theme
Speaking of art, today weāre proud to reveal our two latest pieces of key art for The Last of Us Part II, which explore the two sides of Ellieās journey: from the relative peace sheās found when the story begins to the relentless pursuit of vengeance that follows.
You can download high-resolution versions of the art as wallpapers for your device of choice via PlayStation.com/wallpapers. Weāve also produced a new dynamic system theme that transitions from day to night based on your PS4 system clock, available now for free at PlayStation Store.
The Last of Us Part II PS4 Duality Dynamic Theme Preview Video
Our new The Last of Us Part II Duality theme shifts between night and day based on your PS4's clock. Get it for free by using these codes on PlayStation Store:
Download: PS4 PSN TLOU Part II Duality Dynamic Theme.rar (46.4 MB - for PS4 5.05) via xforce505
The news comes following The Last of Us Part II's PS4 Reveal Trailer, confirmation of a May 29th 2020 PS4 Release Date and the upcoming PlayStation 4 title's inclusion in the PlayStation's Most-Wanted Games of Early 2020 list.
Here's the update details from Naughty Dog Director of Communications Arne Meyer, to quote:
Today, weāre kicking off regular communications about The Last of Us Part II with a few awesome announcements!
The Last of Us Part II Ellie Edition Returns
Youāve been sending us letters, e-mails, and messages on social media asking if we could get more Ellie Editions in your hands. Since selling out last September, weāve been working closely with the teams at PlayStation to make more The Last of Us Part II Ellie Editions.
Weāre delighted to let you know the Ellie Edition will be back and available for pre-order in limited quantities (available at select retailers across US and Canada only) starting Thursday, February 13, at 6:00am PST at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart.com, Target, and in Canada exclusively at EB Games for $229.99 USD / $299.99 CAD MSRP.
As a refresher, the Ellie Edition is packed with all of the collectibles and content found in the The Last of Us Part II Collectorās Edition, but is the only version that comes with a full-scale, fully-functional replica of Ellieās backpack, an embroidered patch, and a 7ā³ vinyl single featuring music from the game. Donāt miss out!
The Last of Us Part II Hands-on Demo at PAX East 2020
Not only did Ellie and Joelās journey begin in Boston, but PAX East also has special meaning for us: it was where we gave you the first ever opportunity to go hands on with The Last of Us back in 2013. We thought it would only be fitting to return to the city that started it all to give fans the first-ever public hands-on with The Last of Us Part II.
From February 27 until March 1, attendees will have an opportunity to play āPatrol,ā featuring an early area of the game where Ellie and Dina must venture out of Jackson into the surrounding areas to clear out infected. The demo will span an hour of gameplay and provide just a small glimpse into what awaits you in the full game.
Attendees can visit the booth to play the demo, but space is limited! We recommend securing your spot via the Experience PlayStation mobile app available on Apple Store (Minimum iOS v11.3 required) and Google Play (Minimum Android v8.0 required).
New Collectible Ellie Statue and Concept Art Prints
Following up the 12ā³ limited-edition Ellie statue revealed on Outbreak Day 2019, weāve teamed up with Dark Horse once again to release a brand new 8ā³ āEllie with Macheteā polyresin statuette.
Designed and sculpted by our incredibly talented character artists, this new statuette will be a limited production run based on the number of pre-orders received via Dark Horse Direct before March 13, 2020. After that, itās gone!
You can begin pre-ordering today. Additionally, Dark Horse will be releasing an 8ā³ PVC version of the āEllie with Bowā statue revealed last year, which will be available at participating retailers this summer.
The Last of Us Part II: Ellie With Machete Statuette
Our friends at Cook and Becker have launched a set of new concept art prints from The Last of Us Part II.
These new pieces join the collection of designs released last year and can be purchased as museum-grade-quality giclee art prints, individually numbered and packaged with a certificate of authenticity. You can see them now on CookandBecker.com.
New Key Art, Wallpapers, and Free PlayStation 4 System Dynamic Theme
Speaking of art, today weāre proud to reveal our two latest pieces of key art for The Last of Us Part II, which explore the two sides of Ellieās journey: from the relative peace sheās found when the story begins to the relentless pursuit of vengeance that follows.
You can download high-resolution versions of the art as wallpapers for your device of choice via PlayStation.com/wallpapers. Weāve also produced a new dynamic system theme that transitions from day to night based on your PS4 system clock, available now for free at PlayStation Store.
The Last of Us Part II PS4 Duality Dynamic Theme Preview Video
Our new The Last of Us Part II Duality theme shifts between night and day based on your PS4's clock. Get it for free by using these codes on PlayStation Store:
- Americas: 4FMP-BBNM-J5L3
- Europe/AU/NZ/RU/ME/Africa/India: 9DEK-PKNG-N445
- Japan: R833-6TNN-FFXF
Download: PS4 PSN TLOU Part II Duality Dynamic Theme.rar (46.4 MB - for PS4 5.05) via xforce505