HBO's The Last of Us will adapt cut content from Part 2

Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series is one of Sony PlayStation’s flagship brands which garnered an influx of new fans following its HBO live-action TV series.Over the years,Naughty Dogis no stranger to remasters. After all, we’ve seen it with the likes ofThe Last of Us Remastered, an enhanced version of the critically acclaimed PlayStation 3 game released in 2013 which arrived for PlayStation 4 in 2014. We’ve also hadUncharted: The Nathan Drake Collectionfor PS4 in 2015 as well asUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionfor PC and PS5 in 2022.Check outThe Last of Us Part II Remasteredtrailer belowReleasing in the same year asUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionwas a full remake of Naughty Dog’s 2013 post-apocalyptic adventure,The Last of Us Part I. Unlike the 2014 remaster,The Last of Us Part Iis a remake built from the ground up for the PlayStation 5.AdvertEarlier this month, following months of speculation, Naughty Dog announcedThe Last of Us Part II RemasteredforPlayStation 5. This remaster brings enhanced 4K visuals at a smooth 60fps as well as improved DualSense controller features over the original sequel’s free new-gen upgrade for PS5.What’s more, it also comes with a roguelike mode called ‘No Return’, cut content from the original sequel with ‘Lost Levels’, a Guitar Free Play mode, director’s commentary and much more. Additionally, if you already own the PS4 version ofThe Last of Us Part IIyou can upgrade to the remaster for a mere £10/$10.In terms of the new modes and cut levels, we do know that‘No Return’ will have at least 12 levelswith randomised challenges, as well as a variety of playable characters to choose from with unique sets of skills. At this time, we do not know what content will be in ‘Lost Levels’.It’s been speculated that one of the reasons we’re gettingThe Last of Us Part II Remasteredis to capitalise on the hype of the upcoming second season of the HBOTV series. Not to mention it’s also the perfect excuse for devoted fans to play a better version of a game they love.AdvertNaughty Dog chief and co-creator of bothThe Last of Usvideo games and HBO series, Neil Druckmannrecently spoketo Entertainment Weekly and revealed that some of the scenes from the second season of the TV series will be adapted from cutThe Last of Us Part IIcontent.“As a tease, I will say there is at least one element from a cut level that is planned [for] the show,” said Druckmann. “I say that with the caveat that we haven’t started filming the show yet and all things are subject to change based on what we ultimately feel will be best for the show.” We already know that season two will featuremoments fromThe Last of Us Part II, but it’s believed that the content may be spread over at least two more seasons of the HBO series. A release date for the second season of the HBO series hasn’t been announced just yet, butThe Last of Usseason two is expected to be released in 2025.As forThe Last of Us Part II Remastered, itwill be released for PlayStation 5 on 19 January 2024.Featured Image Credit: HBO, Sony Interactive EntertainmentTopics:The Last Of Us,The Last Of Us Part 2,Naughty Dog,PlayStation 5,TV And Film

HBO’s The Last of Us will adapt cut content from Part 2

Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series is one of Sony PlayStation’s flagship brands which garnered an influx of new fans following its HBO live-action TV series.

Over the years,Naughty Dogis no stranger to remasters. After all, we’ve seen it with the likes ofThe Last of Us Remastered, an enhanced version of the critically acclaimed PlayStation 3 game released in 2013 which arrived for PlayStation 4 in 2014. We’ve also hadUncharted: The Nathan Drake Collectionfor PS4 in 2015 as well asUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionfor PC and PS5 in 2022.

Check outThe Last of Us Part II Remasteredtrailer below

Releasing in the same year asUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionwas a full remake of Naughty Dog’s 2013 post-apocalyptic adventure,The Last of Us Part I. Unlike the 2014 remaster,The Last of Us Part Iis a remake built from the ground up for the PlayStation 5.

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Earlier this month, following months of speculation, Naughty Dog announcedThe Last of Us Part II RemasteredforPlayStation 5. This remaster brings enhanced 4K visuals at a smooth 60fps as well as improved DualSense controller features over the original sequel’s free new-gen upgrade for PS5.

What’s more, it also comes with a roguelike mode called ‘No Return’, cut content from the original sequel with ‘Lost Levels’, a Guitar Free Play mode, director’s commentary and much more. Additionally, if you already own the PS4 version ofThe Last of Us Part IIyou can upgrade to the remaster for a mere £10/$10.

In terms of the new modes and cut levels, we do know that‘No Return’ will have at least 12 levelswith randomised challenges, as well as a variety of playable characters to choose from with unique sets of skills. At this time, we do not know what content will be in ‘Lost Levels’.

It’s been speculated that one of the reasons we’re gettingThe Last of Us Part II Remasteredis to capitalise on the hype of the upcoming second season of the HBOTV series. Not to mention it’s also the perfect excuse for devoted fans to play a better version of a game they love.

Advert

Naughty Dog chief and co-creator of bothThe Last of Usvideo games and HBO series, Neil Druckmannrecently spoketo Entertainment Weekly and revealed that some of the scenes from the second season of the TV series will be adapted from cutThe Last of Us Part IIcontent.

“As a tease, I will say there is at least one element from a cut level that is planned [for] the show,” said Druckmann. “I say that with the caveat that we haven’t started filming the show yet and all things are subject to change based on what we ultimately feel will be best for the show.” We already know that season two will featuremoments fromThe Last of Us Part II, but it’s believed that the content may be spread over at least two more seasons of the HBO series. A release date for the second season of the HBO series hasn’t been announced just yet, butThe Last of Usseason two is expected to be released in 2025.

As forThe Last of Us Part II Remastered, itwill be released for PlayStation 5 on 19 January 2024.

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