The Last of Us: all the news about the video game franchise turned TV series
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By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.
The Last of Us has caught our attention ever since the game’s launch on the PlayStation 3 in 2013, but the cordyceps-infested franchise has only continued to grow since then. While The Last of Us Part II came out on the PlayStation 4 in 2020, the first game’s remake launched on PlayStation 5 in 2021. The second part of the game is also getting the PS5 treatment, with a remastered version due out on January 19th, 2024.
The game series was only the beginning, though. The Last of Us has evolved into a hit TV series on HBO and its streaming service Max. After a successful first season starring Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Pedro Pascal as Joel, the show’s producers are working on a second season for 2025, and details have already emerged about its cast.
Follow along below for all the latest on The Last of Us franchise.
TODAY, An hour ago
Jay Peters
By playing as the actual composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, in The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s guitar freeplay mode. The banjo is an option, too.
The game comes out on January 19th.
TODAY, 5:06 PM UTC
Jay Peters
Naughty Dog is releasing a documentary for The Last of Us Part II, but hasn’t shared a specific release date. You’ll be able to watch the full thing (officially titled Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II) on YouTube and in The Last of Us Part II Remastered via a post-launch update.
While you wait, you can watch the documentary for the first game right now.
Jan 11
Jay Peters
Isabela Merced will be playing the role, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed, joining new cast members Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
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