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The Last of Us tops 3.4 million units worldwide

This morning, Sony announced that The Last of Us, Naughty Dog’s latest and probably greatest game yet, has chalked up more than 3.4 million units worldwide as of July 3rd.

The internal figures are apparently sell-in numbers and take into account both Blu-ray and digital sales which makes it the fastest-selling PS3 game of the year and the fastest selling original PS3 title so far. It’s safe to say that not many other games will come close to touching this milestone this late in the generation, but it’s possible.

Read on for the announcement.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that the global sales of The Last of Us exceeded 3.4 million units*1 as of July 3rd. This remarkable sales figure was achieved in less than 3 weeks since the global launch on June 14th. The PlayStation 3 (PS3) exclusive title ? released to universal critical acclaim ? has surpassed all sales expectations to become the fastest-selling PS3 title of 2013*2.

The Last of Us delivers an evocative journey of survival in a world radically transformed, twenty years after a virulent pandemic of the cordyceps fungus has ravaged the human population. The rich story provides a realistic experience that explores the depths of humanity through main characters Joel and Ellie. Their journey is rife with emotionally charged moments as the narrative centers on themes of survival, loyalty, love and redemption.

“These sales figures are a testament to the blockbuster quality of The Last of Us,” said Shuhei Yoshida, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios. “The teams at Naughty Dog are true visionaries and their storytelling capabilities are second to none, this title is an undisputed demonstration of that. SCE continues to be committed to delivering unique gameplay experiences that redefine the interactive entertainment industry and The Last of Us is a perfect example.”

*1 Including both Blu-ray disc sell-in number and download version
*2 As of July 3rd

Paul Bryant

Staff Writer

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