Earlier this 12 months, The Final of Us on HBO turned one of many largest exhibits of 2023 and racked up rave opinions from followers of the unique recreation and newcomers alike. And now Neil Druckmann, co-creator of each the sport and the present, has hinted that some reduce content material from 2020’s The Final of Us Half II will likely be included in the following season.
In case you missed it, HBO’s The Final of Us was a large hit for the community and turned the online game franchise right into a full-on popular culture phenomenon, with SNL parodying it and certain even your grandparents speaking about what Joel did on the finish. And whereas the present in all probability received’t return earlier than 2025 because of the latest Hollywood strikes, we’ve discovered a bit extra about what to anticipate in season two, which goes to adapt occasions from the second recreation.
Along with improved visuals and technical efficiency, the just lately introduced remastered PS5 model of Naughty Canine’s critically acclaimed sequel will showcase some unfinished content material from the sport with developer commentary. And in a latest interview with Leisure Weekly, Druckmann teased that content material from considered one of The Final of Us Half II Remastered’s “Misplaced Ranges” is deliberate to make an look within the present’s second season.
“As a tease, I’ll say there may be at the least one component from a reduce stage that’s deliberate [for] the present,” Druckmann mentioned. “I say that with the caveat that we haven’t began filming the present but and all issues are topic to alter primarily based on what we finally really feel will likely be greatest for the present.”
“The Misplaced Ranges are very a lot centered on providing a sneak peek into The Final of Us Half II’s unique improvement and deepen followers’ appreciation for the studio’s inventive work. Whereas the TV present has diverged from the unique works to go well with the medium and certain will once more, these ranges will not be meant to be indicative of labor on the HBO present, which is separate from Half II Remastered’s improvement,” Druckmann defined.
In accordance with Druckmann, these reduce ranges received’t be completed however will likely be playable and can embrace new developer commentary. He added that together with these unfinished ranges is an try to “elevate the curtain on the event course of.” And now that we all know one thing from considered one of these reduce ranges will seemingly be included in season two of the HBO present, I suppose it’s additionally a playable teaser, too.
The Final of Us Half II Remastered is ready to launch on January 19, 2024 solely on PS5. The second season of The Final of Us doesn’t have an official launch date but however is anticipated to air in 2025.
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