Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part 2 released in 2020 to widespread critical acclaim, earning itself a 93 Metacritic score alongside a plethora of Game Of The Year awards from various media outlets. Praised for its intense combat, expressive characters, and gorgeous cinematography, The Last of Us 2 is a narrative-driven action-adventure that follows Ellie as she clashes with various factions in the streets of post-apocalyptic Seattle.
Despite the massive amounts of the love heaped upon the title from many gaming journalists, The Last of Us Part 2 is no stranger to controversy, either. Many fans took issue with the much darker direction the story took and its treatment of beloved characters. Still, those who did enjoy the game tend to be very passionate about it, creating and sharing many works of beautiful The Last of Us fan art.
Reddit user Foysauce_ has shared a photo of their PlayStation 5 console, which they have adorned with an incredible The Last of Us 2 art decal. The piece features the main characters, Ellie and Joel, in a moody muted color palette, with the game’s logo in the bottom right corner. Foysauce_ got the striking piece from artist Tatiana Anor, who can be found on Instagram using the handle justanorart. Anor’s Instagram page also features many other beautiful works starring various characters like Eivor of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in a similar monochromatic style.
The post has been very well received by The Last of Us community. Foysauce_’s custom PlayStation 5 has earned over 1.4 thousand upvotes and a multitude of positive comments as of writing. Other Reddit users have praised the brilliant artwork and decal placement, and many wish the unique console was available for purchase officially by Sony.
The Last of Us 2’s harrowing, emotional tale and human characters has certainly seemed to inspire many talented artists looking to share their love for the game. From countless crossover pieces to amazing The Last of Us anime art adaptations, Naughty Dog’s narrative-driven adventure continues to drive discussion and capture the imaginations of many aspiring artists.
Of course, The Last of Us Part 2 isn’t the only game to manage to find itself a product of dazzling fan art. For example, the Borderlands series’ eclectic visual design and the deep lore of The Witcher’s world also convince fans to create appealing art pieces. Still, there is something about the beautifully gloomy post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us 2 that its fervent fan base seems to love. With HBO’s The Last of Us TV show now filming, fans like foysauce_ and justanorart will have even more related content to celebrate.
The Last of Us Part 2 is available on PS4.