The Last of Us

Based on Naughty Dog's popular PlayStation game, HBO's The Last of Us takes place decades after a fungal infection eradicated most of humanity. When a teenage girl named Ellie is found to be immune to the disease, Joel agrees to smuggle her across the United States.

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The Last of Us Part I Tag Page Cover Art
Action-Adventure
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 76%
Released
September 2, 2022
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment

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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.

In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.

- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.

- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.

Franchise
The Last of Us
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure
Metascore
88
PS Plus Availability
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‘We’re Tormenting The Audience’ The Last Of Us Show Runner Reveals Why Controversial Scene Was Cut

The Last of Us show runner Craig Mazin has lifted the lid on why they cut a controversial scene from the second season.

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6 Biggest Changes In Season 2 Of The Last Of Us

Was season 2 of The Last of Us a more faithful or less faithful adaptation than season 1?

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What if… Jesse Never Died in The Last of Us Part 2?

Jesse meets an untimely and abrupt demise in The Last of Us Part 2, and his soon-to-be family might've looked much different if he hadn't.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Really Didn't Need To Include This One Scene

A potential new subplot with Ellie in uncharted territories unfortunately went to waste and took up unnecessary time in the finale episode.

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The Last Of Us Season 2: Scariest Scenes, Ranked

While The Last of Us may not primarily be a horror story, it does contain a lot of terrifying moments.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Has Troubling Statistics

The Last of Us Season 2 finale episode didn't exactly light up the viewership charts for HBO.

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The Last of Us Season 2’s Finale Hides an Awesome Game of Thrones Easter Egg

The Last of Us season 2's finale scene with Abby has a pretty cool Game of Thrones connection.

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Why Every Change The Last of Us’ HBO Series Makes is Healthy For the Games

Every change in The Last of Us series reflects smart adaptation, enriching the games rather than replacing or diminishing their impact.

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The Last Of Us Season 2: Best Episodes, Ranked

The second season of The Last of Us was certainly eventful, and these were the best episodes in it.

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The Last of Us Season 2: Who Died In The Finale?

The finale of The Last of Us Season 2 ended on a thrilling note and with some notable deaths. Who died in the finale?

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The Last of Us Season 2 Ending Explained: Ellie’s Journey Ends In Bloodshed & Confirms Season 3's Primary Storyline

In The Last of Us Season 2 finale, Ellie received a breakthrough in her journey and came face-to-face with a perilous situation. Did she survive?

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'The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale Recap: Secrets, Storms, And The Cost Of Survival Collide

The finale of The Last of Us Season 2 saw Ellie reach a breaking point and go alone to complete her mission. But did she find Abby?

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The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6 Missed The Opportunity To Be The Season's 'Long, Long, Time'

Episode 6 misses the perfect opportunity to create an emotional Joel and Ellie-centred storyline similar to Bill and Frank's in Season 1.

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'You Gamers Are Crazy' TikToker Gets Toxic Messages Because She Doesn't Know About Video Games

A TikTok user makes a viral video asking about video games and receives toxic messages in response.

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‘I Saw It and Wanted To Throw the iPad’ Pedro Pascal’s Sister Was Reduced To Tears Over One Joel Scene in The Last of Us

Pedro Pascal’s sister, Lux, recalls her emotional reaction to one heartbreaking Joel scene in The Last of Us season 2.

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Intergalactic May Not Be Alien to The Last of Us, Uncharted in Story Alone

If its monstrous enemy is any indication, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's gameplay may be quite unlike that of The Last of Us or Uncharted.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Creator and Writer Explains the Importance of Joel’s ‘Generational Trauma’ in Episode 6

HBO's The Last of Us creator, Neil Druckman and writer Halley Gross explain how important it was to highlight episode 6's opening scene.

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Naughty Dog Working on New Unannounced Game

Naughty Dog has a new IP in the works, currently being developed alongside the studio’s primary project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

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The Last of Us Season 2’s Isabela Merced Reveals One Dina and Ellie Scene Wasn’t in the Script, Preferring To Improvise It Instead

Isabela Merced has revealed that one of her scenes with Ellie in The Last of Us Season 2 was completely improvised.

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The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6 Ending Explained: Did Ellie Ever Try To Mend Her Relationship With Joel?

The relationship between Joel and Ellie became tumultuous after the events of Salt Lake City, but did they ever mend their relationship?

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