The Last of Us Season 2 showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have exciting news for fans: "spores are back" after their notable absence in Season 1. This thrilling update 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 character whose breath ominously releases spores into the air.
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Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.
This reintroduction of spores promises to bring an added layer of tension and authenticity to the show, aligning more closely with the original video game's atmosphere. Fans can look forward to diving deeper into the post-apocalyptic world when Season 2 premieres on April 13 on Max.