Earlier this year, The last of us on HBO became one of the biggest shows of 2023 and received rave reviews from fans of the original game and newcomers alike. And now Neil Druckmann, one of the creators of the game and the show, has hinted that some content from the 2020s has been cut The last of us part 2 will be included in the next season.
In case you missed it, HBO The last of us became a huge hit for the network and turned the video game franchise into a full-fledged pop culture phenomenon, with SNL parodying it and probably even your grandparents talking about it which Joel did at the end. Until then, the show likely not to return before 2025 due to the recent Hollywood strikes, we’ve learned a little more about what to expect in the second season, which will adapt the events of the second game.
In addition to improving visual and technical characteristics, the the recently announced PS5 remastered version Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed sequel will feature unfinished game content with developer commentary. And in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Druckmann teased this content from one of the The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s “Lost Levels” is slated to appear in the show’s second season.
“As a tease, I will say that at least one element from the cut is planned [for] show,” Druckman said. “I say this with the caveat that we haven’t started shooting the show yet and things are subject to change based on what we ultimately feel is best for the show.”
“Lost levels are very much focused on looking inside The Last of Us Part II’original development and will deepen the appreciation of fans of creative work of the studio. While the TV show differs from the original works to suit the medium, and likely will again, these levels should not indicate work on an HBO show that is separate from Part II Remasteringdevelopment,” explained Druckman.
According to Druckmann, these levels are cut will not be complete, but will be playable and will include new developer comments. He added that the inclusion of these unfinished levels is an attempt to “lift the curtain on the development process.” And now that we know something from one of these levels will likely be included in the second season of the HBO show, I’m guessing that’s a gameplay teaser as well.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is scheduled to launch on January 19, 2024 exclusively on PS5. The second season The last of us there is no official release date yet, but it is expected to air in 2025.
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