The writer and director ofThe Last of Usvideo games as well as the co-creator of the HBO series by the same name, Neil Druckmann, is teasing that content from the lost levels inPart 2’s upcoming remaster might make an appearance in the show’s second season. As part of the game’s announcement, it was revealed thatThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredwill have new gameplay content, including three playable lost levels complete with developer commentary.
The names ofThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredlost levels were revealednot long after, but the content within each still remains a mystery. That said, the level’s names, Sewers, Jackson Party, and Boat Hunt, have led to some educated guesses and speculation. It is also known that the levels will feature early-development looks at the game in order to give players a deeper understanding and appreciation for the creative process. Still, the various question marks surrounding the new content haven’t stopped the show’s co-creator from teasing how this gameplay feature might fit into the second season.
In a conversation withEntertainment Weekly, Druckmann teased that “at least one element” fromThe Last of Us Part 2’s lost levels is “planned for the show.” Druckmann didn’t go into detail concerning which elements he is referring to but did add the caveat that things are subject to change as the series' second season has yet to begin filming.
As a tease, I will say there is at least one element from a cut level that is planned [for] the show. 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.
WithThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredrelease date officially revealedto be July 24, 2025, fans of the franchise will have the chance to experience the lost levels long before the second season premieres. While there is no official premiere date for the second season, it isn’t expected to drop until 2025.
Last of Us 2 Lost Levels List
The HBO series looks to adaptThe Last of Us Part 2after the first season successfully tackled the initial game. It’s still unlikely that fans will know what element from the lost levels will be making its way to the show, even after the remaster launches, but don’t be surprised to see some fan speculation come January 2024.
The lost levels aren’t the only new gameplay feature present in the upcoming remaster.The Last of Us Part 2’s roguelike mode looks to check a long-awaited boxwith additional playable characters. The new mode, titled No Return, figures to be a major selling point for the remaster, along with the upgraded visuals and various quality-of-life improvements.
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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.
