Did TLOU2 outsell TLOU1?

No, The Last of Us Part II did not outsell the original The Last of Us; the first game, across its PS3, PS4 remaster, and PS5 remake versions, sold significantly more, with estimates around 30-37 million copies compared to Part II's roughly 10-12 million copies by 2022-2025, making the original a much larger commercial success despite Part II's strong performance as a single-platform sequel.
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Did Last of Us 2 sell better than 1?

Overall, it has sold. 45% less than the original... Its just a fact the first game sold more by far overall.
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How many copies did TLOU 1 sell?

The Last of Us (original + Remastered) has sold over 26 million copies combined, with the franchise hitting over 37 million by early 2023, boosted significantly by the HBO show's premiere, leading to huge sales spikes for both Part I (PS5 remake) and the original PS3/PS4 versions, making it a top seller across its releases, including millions for Part II.
 
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How many copies did The Last of Us 2 sell?

The Last of Us Part II sold over 10 million copies by June 2022, making it a massive early success, with 4 million sold in its opening weekend, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation exclusive at the time, though its long-term sales trajectory has seen debate compared to the first game's longevity and deeper discounts. 
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Did Last of Us season 2 flop?

The Last of Us Season 2 wasn't a total flop, but it saw a significant drop in viewership and mixed critical reception compared to Season 1, largely due to its darker story, the divisive handling of beloved character Joel's death, and pacing issues, mirroring the controversial reception of the Part II game it adapts. While overall viewership per episode grew over Season 1's average, the season's premiere and finale saw major drops from the S1 finale, and some episodes lost nearly 20% of their audience mid-season, indicating audience fatigue or dissatisfaction with the story's brutal turn. 
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Did TLOU2 make a profit?

The Last of Us Part II (TLOU2) had a budget of $220m but pulled in $447m in revenue to 2021, that's $227m in profit. And the Remaster isn't even out yet, plus the new HBO Show massively increased its sales too, so final sales and profit will be far higher.
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Why was Last of Us Part 2 hated?

The Last ofis 2 (TLOU2) faced significant backlash primarily for its dark, emotionally brutal story, focusing on revenge and moral ambiguity, which involved the shocking early death of beloved character Joel, forcing players to empathize with his killer, Abby, and featuring a bleak, unresolved ending that subverted player expectations for a triumphant sequel. Key complaints centered on narrative structure, character treatment (especially Joel's diminished role), perceived misdirection in marketing, and an emotionally draining experience that felt like a punishment rather than a satisfying continuation of the first game, with many feeling the story intentionally alienated the fanbase. 
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Which is longer, TLOU 1 or 2?

Yes, The Last ofs Us Part II is significantly longer than the first game, nearly doubling the playtime, with Part 1 taking around 12-16 hours while Part 2 often clocks in at 25-30+ hours for the main story, offering a much more substantial experience with larger areas and deeper gameplay. 
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Is Last of Us Part 3 coming?

Yes, The Last of« !nav»Us Part 3»> is highly likely to happen and conclude Ellie's story, with Naughty Dog reportedly working on it, though it won't release soon as their main focus is on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, placing its potential release date at 2027 or later, possibly for the PlayStation 6. Creator Neil Druckmann has a concept for the story, confirming a "one more chapter" for the trilogy, but development is behind their new sci-fi title. 
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Did TLOU 2 win Goty?

THE LAST OF US PART II WINS GOTY

Director Christopher Nolan presented Naughty Dog with the Game Awards' top honor: Game of the Year, with an orchestra performance from the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, conducted by Lorne Balfe.
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Is Last of Us 1 goty?

The series has received critical acclaim and has won numerous awards, including several Game of the Year recognitions; the first game has been ranked as one of the greatest video games ever made, and the second won more than 320 Game of the Year awards.
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What game took 9 years to make?

Too Human: 1999-2008 (9 years)

Too Human had one of the longest and strangest roads to release in gaming history.
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Is TLOU part 1 or part 2 better?

Neither The Last of Us Part 1 nor Part 2 is definitively "better," as it depends on player preference: Part 1 is often praised for its classic, focused Joel/Ellie story and emotional core, while Part 2 excels with vastly improved gameplay (prone, dodging, fluid environments) and a darker, more complex, perspective-shifting narrative about revenge that some find emotionally draining or divisive. Most agree Part 2 offers superior mechanics, but Part 1 provides a more universally beloved, simpler narrative. 
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Was TLOU part 2 a success?

It is one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games and the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive, with over four million units sold in its release weekend and ten million by 2022.
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How much did it cost to make TLOU 2?

The Last ofs Us Part II had a massive development budget of approximately $220 million, making it one of the most expensive games ever created, with costs confirmed through leaked court documents. This figure covers production expenses, but not marketing, and involved a peak team of around 200 staff over several years of development, according to GamesIndustry.biz, Wikipedia, and Reddit. 
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How old will Ellie be in TLOU part 3?

Ellie can be presumed to be at least 21/22 by this time. Then she leaves in what looks like fall and comes back in fall a year later, so she should be around 22/23 by this point.
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Is "The Last of Us" worth watching?

It could have had more Cordyceps and more action in places but this was more of a drama surrounding the struggles of a broken world. Overall ill give it an 8 out of 10 a very good Tv Show that stays loyal to its source and was very well produced.
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Is "The Last of Us" based on a true story?

"The Last of Us" is loosely based on a genus of real fungi called Ophiocordyceps, which infects a few animal species, including ants and spiders, and hijacks their behavior.
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Why don't people like The Last of Us 2?

The Last ofis 2 (TLOU2) faced significant backlash primarily for its dark, emotionally brutal story, focusing on revenge and moral ambiguity, which involved the shocking early death of beloved character Joel, forcing players to empathize with his killer, Abby, and featuring a bleak, unresolved ending that subverted player expectations for a triumphant sequel. Key complaints centered on narrative structure, character treatment (especially Joel's diminished role), perceived misdirection in marketing, and an emotionally draining experience that felt like a punishment rather than a satisfying continuation of the first game, with many feeling the story intentionally alienated the fanbase. 
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Is Last of Us 3 confirmed?

The Last of Us Part 3 video game isn't officially confirmed with a release date, but its development is strongly implied and anticipated, with creator Neil Druckmann having found a concept for it, though Naughty Dog is also focused on a new sci-fi game, meaning Part 3 might be later, potentially a PS6 title, while the HBO The Last of Us show is confirmed for Season 3, likely in 2027. 
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How many hours to beat TLOU2?

The Last of Us Part II typically takes 23-30 hours for the main story, but can stretch to 40-60 hours for completionists who explore thoroughly and find all collectibles, depending on playstyle and if playing the original or Remastered version. A focused story run is around 25 hours, while a thorough playthrough with extras can reach 45 hours, with 100% completion pushing past 40 hours. 
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Why does Abby hate Joel TLOU?

Abby hates Joel because he brutally murdered her father, Dr. Jerry Anderson, at the end of the first game/season to save Ellie, taking away her chance at a cure and leaving Abby orphaned and consumed by grief and a quest for vengeance for years. From Abby's perspective, Joel's selfish act doomed humanity by killing the only surgeon who could develop a cure from Ellie's immunity, making his death a deeply personal and justified act of revenge for her. 
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Was Last of Us 2 a flop?

No, The Last ofs Us Part II (TLOU2) was not a commercial flop; it was a massive sales success, becoming the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive ever, selling over 10 million copies by 2022, and earning hundreds of millions in revenue, but it was critically divisive and faced fan backlash over its controversial story, despite winning numerous awards. 
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Why do people hate Abby in The Last of Us 2?

I hate Abby because she held onto revenge for 4 years, joined a community built on killing people, becoming their ”Top Killer”, forcing her friends into her revenge/murder plan, killed Joel even though he had just saved her life, tortured him in front of his daughter figure who was forced to watch(she didn't even react ...
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