Why is Last Of Us 18+?

“The Last of Us” is rated 18+ (Mature) which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for children or young teenagers.

This rating has been given because it features graphic violence, violence against vulnerable and defenceless characters, intense depictions of death and injury and use of strong language, sexual themes, and drug use. The game is meant for adult audiences and its content

“The Last of Us” is a popular action-adventure survival horror video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment released in 2013. The story explores themes of love, loss, survival, and hope in a world ravaged by the outbreak.

A remake of the first game, titled The Last of Us Part I, was released for PlayStation 5 in September 2022 and is scheduled to release for Windows in March 2023.

As of January 2023, the franchise has sold over 37 million games worldwide and has received a television adaptation by HBO in 2023.