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The Last of Us Part II

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The Last of Us Part II

Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.

Franchise
The Last of Us
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4
Released
June 19, 2020
Developer
Naughty Dog
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genre(s)
Survival
ESRB
M

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Last of Us Part II and Last of Us Series
10 Things From Part II The Last Of Us Shouldn't Adapt

HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 shows strict adherence to the first game's events, albeit with notable changes. Season 2 should forge its own path.

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The Last of Us: Catherine O'Hara Would Be Perfect for This Charismatic Role

Catherine O'Hara will join Joel and Ellie in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, and there's already a role suited for her comedic acting style.

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The Last of Us Part II Voice Actor Could Appear in Live-Action Show

Jeffrey Wright, the voice behind The Last of Us Part II villain Isaac, addresses his possible appearance in the game's live-action adaptation.

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The Complete The Last of Us Timeline In The Games

The Last of Us' narrative can be difficult to follow as characters and storylines intertwine. Here are the games' events in chronological order.

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered promo banner featuring Ellie and Abby.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Launches January 2024 with a Host of New Content

The Last of Us Part II Remastered comes to the PlayStation 5 on January with enhanced graphics and a host of new in-game features.

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10 Games That Make Players Do Painful Things

Developers put the controller in players' hands, but some games take back control, forcing gamers to commit some horrible acts.

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10 Video Game Characters Who Unexpectedly Die In The Sequel

Despite playing a significant role, video game characters like Joe Miller and Commander Shepard met their unexpected demises in later installments.

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Dead City's Sewer Walker vs. The Last of Us' Rat King: Who Is Stronger?

The Walking Dead: Dead City and The Last of Us Part II both have their formidable zombie hybrids. But which one is harder to kill?

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Overlooked Details Might Prove The Last of Us Part II Has a Happy Ending After All

Minor details in the Last of Us Part II may indicate Ellie's ending is not quite as dark as gamers previously thought.

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10 Video Game Spoilers Everyone Knows

Some video game spoilers and plot twists have become common knowledge, like Joel Miller's fate in TLoU Part II.

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The Last of Us Part II Cosplayer Proves Buff Abby's Gains Are Realistic

A The Last of Us Part II fan proves naysayers wrong, showcasing her muscles in an Abby cosplay that proves the character's buff physique can be real.

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How Old Is Abby in The Last of Us Part II?

Abby Anderson is the most controversial character in The Last of Us Part II. But how old is she during the major events that shaped her life?

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The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal Says Season 2 Needs THAT Death

Pedro Pascal discusses Season 2 of The Last of Us and how close the story could match that of the video game's controversial sequel.

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10 Things About The Last Of Us That Aged Poorly

While The Last of Us and its sequel are known as high-quality games, some of its mechanics and story elements have become dated and cringy with time.

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10 Video Game Side Characters With Wasted Potential

Many games have side characters with serious potential who go criminally underused, like Elden Ring's Melina and Jesse from The Last Of Us Part II.

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10 Darkest Video Game Plots

The darkest video game storylines will have players questioning humanity, like the plots in Silent Hill 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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10 Best Naughty Dog Games, Ranked According To Metacritic

Naughty Dog has developed numerous Game of the Year-winning games in their nearly 40 years. Which Naughty Dog game reviewed the best?

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10 Most Controversial Video Game Characters

Due to their overall design or their behavior, many video game characters spark controversy among the fans and rub gamers the wrong way.

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Last of Us Fans Think Troy Baker Spoiled Part 3 - or Maybe Death Stranding 2

Voice actor Troy Baker teases fans with a new video that has gamers convinced he's working on The Last of Us Part III -- or Death Stranding 2.

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The Last of Us Infected
The Last of Us: What You Need to Know About Each Stage of the Infected

In The Last of Us, the deadliest foes the survivors face are the Infected. Typically they evolve in stages and, while strong, can be killed.

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