The Last of Us

Based on Naughty Dog's popular PlayStation game, HBO's The Last of Us takes place decades after a fungal infection eradicated most of humanity. When a teenage girl named Ellie is found to be immune to the disease, Joel agrees to smuggle her across the United States.

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Action-Adventure
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 76%
Released
September 2, 2022
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment

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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.

In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.

- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.

- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.

Franchise
The Last of Us
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure
Metascore
88
PS Plus Availability
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HBO shares an exciting update about The Last of Us podcast ahead of the show's highly anticipated season 2 return.

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With The Last of Us Season 2 just weeks away, excitement is building, especially given the massive success of the first season. This time around, the show will have a darker tone and introduce several new characters, including Abby and Dina. HBO recently released a trailer highlighting the season’s intense action and heavier themes, including airborne spores and an all-out war between humans and the infected. One of the standout moments is a large-scale battle in Jackson, where a horde of infected storms the town, drawing comparisons to epic battles from Game of Thrones.

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The Last Of Us co-creator Craig Mazin compares season 2's action sequence to one of Game of Thrones' epic battles.

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In a recent press conference, The Last of Us Season 2's creator Neil Druckmann expressed his excitement for the second season's launch.

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The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin reveals how much time he has put into the Naughty Dog games in preparation for HBO show.

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While fans wait patiently for more seasons of The Last of Us, a franchise star reveals that it was almost a much shorter affair.

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'That’s Part Of The Mystery' The Last Of Us Showrunner On Ellie After A 5-Year Gap Between Seasons

The Last of Us showrunner speaks extremely highly of Bella Ramsey’s incredible performance as Ellie in Season 2.

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‘Outside Influence Or Pressure Doesn’t Lead You To Good Creative Choices’ The Last Of Us Creator On Honoring Fans

The Last of Us showrunner is not keen on impressing the diehard video game fans when it comes to the second season of the hit TV series.

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The Last of Us Season 2 will see a deeper relationship between Joel and Dina which wasn't in the Naughty Dog game.

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The Last of Us' co-creator opens up about why Joel would need to seek therapy in season 2 of the HBO series.

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Neil Druckmann addressed whether The Last of Us TV show would continue beyond the game. 

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The Last of Us HBO showrunner teases a "gorgeous" episode like Season 1’s Bill and Frank story for Season 2.

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The Last of Us creators explain one big Abby story change before the show's Season 2 premiere.

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Pedro Pascal opens up about how he found it difficult to separate himself from Joel in The Last of Us Season 2.

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