The Last of Us Part 1 Should Add Skins Based on The HBO Adaptation

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With The Last of Us Part 1 set to make its debut on September 2, Naughty Dog has gotten the ball rolling when it comes to promotional material for the remake. Fans have gotten to experience a launch trailer, details have been revealed about The Last of Us Part 1’s many accessibility features, and some key AI improvements have been highlighted. With leaks providing an early look at the Trophy list, too, plenty is known about what the game has to offer.

Just like the original version, The Last of Us Part 1 will include some alternate outfits for Joel and Ellie to wear as they journey across a post apocalyptic version of America. Though these skins are limited and primarily focus on alternate clothing styles for the two leads, it would be interesting to see Naughty Dog get more experimental with its unlockable skins. Outside of silly redesigns that are comparable to Doughnut Drake from Uncharted, full model swaps for the game’s cast that closely resemble actors from the HBO show could be a nice bonus.

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While some fans are hyped about the chance to play Naughty Dog’s masterpiece again, or try it for the first time, others have been quick to criticize the remake. Some have calledThe Last of Us Part 1 overpriced, others have shared their frustrations with the lack of dodge and prone mechanics from The Last of Us 2, and a few fans have argued that it is simply unnecessary. However, the upcoming HBO adaptation of The Last of Us is a solid justification for this remake's existence,

Following the recent teaser for The Last of Us on HBO, it is clear that expectations are high for the live action retelling of the story. With a talented team both behind and on the screen,