The showrunners of The Last of Us Season 2, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, have exciting news for fans: spores are making a comeback after being notably absent in Season 1. This revelation was teased in the latest trailer for the upcoming HBO series, which you can view below. In the trailer, we see Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected whose breath visibly releases spores into the air.
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Warning! The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1.
This return to the iconic fungal infection mechanism from the original game is sure to thrill fans and add an extra layer of tension to the series. Get ready to dive back into the gripping world of The Last of Us when it returns on April 13 on Max.