History VideoGame / TheLastOfUs

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] were working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a [[Series/TheLastOfUs2023 TV series]], which is scheduled to premiere on January 15, 2023.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] were working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a [[Series/TheLastOfUs2023 TV series]], which is now set to premiere in 2023.

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the game was being remade for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and PC under the name ''The Last of Us Part I'', with the [=PS5=] version coming out on September 2, 2022. This version is visually on par with ''The Last of Us Part II'', as well as containing that game's gameplay upgrades to the stealth and fighting mechanics.

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the game was being remade for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and PC under the name ''The Last of Us Part I'', with the [=PS5=] version coming out on September 2, 2022. This versionis visually on par with ''The Last of Us Part II'', as well as containing that game's gameplay upgrades to the stealth and fighting mechanics.

Previews: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZYkj0glnqs E3 2012 trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQVuzjLYiGs extended Left Behind trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxjeV10H1F0 Part I Announce Trailer]]

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the game was being remade for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and PC under the name ''The Last of Us Part I'', with the [=PS5=] version coming out on September 2, 2022. This version will be visually on par with ''The Last of Us Part II'', as well as containing that game's gameplay upgrades to the stealth and fighting mechanics.

[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lastof_8565.jpg]][[caption-width-right:350:"''To the edge of the universe and back.'' '''Endure and survive.'''"]]

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a [[Series/TheLastOfUs2023 TV series]], [[https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-wont-premiere-until-2023 currently expected to release in 2023]]. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July, with an intended release date in the first quarter of 2023. [[https://twitter.com/naughtyndc/status/1561492159752245249 The first teaser]] dropped in August 2022.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, [[https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-wont-premiere-until-2023 currently expected to release in 2023]]. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July, with an intended release date in the first quarter of 2023. [[https://twitter.com/naughtyndc/status/1561492159752245249 The first teaser]] dropped in August 2022.

* TakeAThirdOption: [[spoiler:Both bitten, Riley offers Ellie the option of suicide now, or going insane together. Rather cruelly, ''Ellie requests a third option.'']]

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, [[https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-wont-premiere-until-2023 currently expected to release in 2023]]. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July, with an intended release date in the first quarter of 2023. [[https://twitter.com/naughtyndc/status/1561492159752245249? The first teaser]] dropped in August 2022.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, [[https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-wont-premiere-until-2023 currently expected to release in 2023]]. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July, with an intended release date in the first quarter of 2023.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, [[https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-wont-premiere-until-2023 currently expected to release in 2023]]. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July.

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the game was being remade for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and PC under the name ''The Last of Us Part I'', with the [=PS5=] version coming out on September 2, 2022.

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the game was being remade for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and PC under the name ''The Last of Us Part I'', with [=PS5=] version coming out on September 2, 2022.

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the game was being remade for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and PC, with [=PS5=] version coming out on September 2, 2022.

Previews: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZYkj0glnqs E3 2012 trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQVuzjLYiGs extended Left Behind trailer]]

''The Last of Us'' was ''extremely'' well-received. It is considered to be not only Naughty Dog's best game, but (according to Wiki/TheOtherWiki) is ''the most-acclaimed game in history'', winning over 200 Game Of The Year awards, in addition to numerous other celebrations of its storytelling, voice acting, etc. As of June 2018, ''The Last of Us'' has sold over 17 million copies, and after ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV'' had the second largest video game launch of 2013.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and [=Playstation=] Productions[[note]]The new division of Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment intended to adapt [=PlayStation=] games and IP to film and television[[/note]] are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, later given a tentative 2022 release date. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, later given a tentative 2022 release date. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Production began that July.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series, later given a tentative 2022 release date. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Creator/BellaRamsey were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively.

* RealityEnsues:
** Naturally when the girls get power working in the mall, that pretty much acts as a ''huge'' beacon to the infected and it doesn't take long before a batch of them invade the area. And since this is outside the OZ zone, that leaves them secluded in a dangerous area.
** Ellie gets a nasty bite wound, but doesn't notice it until Riley points it out to her several seconds after it happens. This is based on realism as not noticing a wound right away while running high on adrenaline is common.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a TV series. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Bella Ramsey (''Series/TheWorstWitch'') were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a miniseries. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner. In February 2021, Creator/PedroPascal and Bella Ramsey (''Series/TheWorstWitch'') were cast as Joel and Ellie, respectively.

* MinimalistCast: The acting credits even show it -- "Ashley Johnson as Ellie, Yaani King as Riley, and Troy Baker as Joel."

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a miniseries. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner, and Creator/PedroPascal will play Joel.

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and UsefulNotes/PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a miniseries. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner.

[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lastof_8565.jpg]][[caption-width-right:350:''"To the edge of the universe and back. ''Endure and survive.''"'']]

In March 2014, it was announced that Creator/SamRaimi would be producing a big-screen adaptation of ''The Last of Us'', with rumors at that year's Comic-Con that ''Series/GameOfThrones''' Creator/MaisieWilliams was in talks to play Ellie. Unfortunately, Druckmann mentioned that was stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]] for a few years before ultimately getting cancelled all together in early 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ND and PlayStation Productions are working with Creator/{{HBO}} to turn the game into a miniseries. ''Series/{{Chernobyl}}'' screenwriter Craig Mazin will be its showrunner.

A sequel titled ''VideoGame/TheLastOfUsPartII'' was announced at Playstation Experience on December 3, 2016, and was eventually released on June 19, 2020.