The Last of Us Game Dev’s Tribute Easter Egg Got into the Show Finale

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The creator of the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us had included a poignant tribute to his wife in the game's storyline, and now, after witnessing its portrayal in the television adaptation, he has been left deeply moved and «reeling» from the experience. As the ninth episode of The Last of Us aired on March 12, 2023, it brought the gripping and emotional nine-episode season to a close, with Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie concluding their arduous journey in a heart-wrenching episode that left viewers feeling a range of emotions, including sadness, shock, and profound emotion.

Throughout the season, devoted fans of The Last of Us game meticulously analyzed each scene, action, and plot of the HBO series, searching for concealed references and Easter eggs. The finale didn't disappoint, delivering several Easter eggs, including one that's found in the tower of giraffes situated in an abandoned football field.

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This Easter egg is particularly significant to Peter Field, a level designer on The Last of Us game. In a tweet, he revealed that he's reeling from the fact that an Easter egg he created made it into the live-action adaptation's finale, and he's understandably thrilled. He was astonished that the HBO team even knew that the name of the baseball field was a tribute to his wife. Although it may seem like a small detail, the Easter egg holds a special place in his heart, especially since the show's creators altered its position to ensure its prominent placement in the shot.

The tweet was met with great enthusiasm from fans, who retweeted, commented, and shared their own discoveries of Easter eggs from the episode.