British actress Bella Ramsey, who portrays Ellie in The Last of Us, indicated that filming for the show’s second season was expected to start in late 2023 or early 2024, according to the Independent. Ramsey’s comments align with early production plans that fans were eagerly tracking as the series expanded its universe beyond the first season.
Rumors and official statements alike pointed toward a premiere window that could land toward the end of 2024 or at the start of 2025. While dates in the television industry often shift due to scheduling and production demands, the general timeline suggested by Ramsey helped set expectations for audiences awaiting fresh episodes. The wait would give the series time to expand its storytelling, deploy new sets, and integrate evolving visual effects technology as the cast and crew built on the world introduced in the inaugural season. [Independent]
Noclip, a crowdfunding media studio known for independent game documentaries, released a new image on its YouTube channel dedicated to Naughty Dog and the project The Last of Us Part 1. This release fed ongoing interest in the franchise, underscoring how the studio community continues to document and discuss the development journey surrounding the broader Last of Us universe. The image added another data point for fans tracking how the remake connects to the original game and its newer adaptation on modern hardware. [Noclip]
The Last of Us Part 1 represents a remake of the original game, which first launched on PlayStation 3 in 2013 and received a refreshed release on PlayStation 5 in 2022. Naughty Dog outlined the extensive updates involved in the remake, detailing the areas where the team pushed for significant changes and others where they chose to preserve the core essence of the game. The studio explained the reasons behind the heavy overhaul for certain systems while maintaining the fundamental storytelling, pacing, and atmosphere that defined the original experience. These choices illustrate how modern remakes balance faithful reproduction with technical and artistic enhancements to meet contemporary player expectations. [Naughty Dog]
In discussing the original development, Naughty Dog noted that the game was designed to optimize the use of the then-current hardware capabilities. The team made careful decisions to conserve computing resources on the gaming system, ensuring smoother performance and a more immersive experience for players. This perspective helps fans understand why the remake focuses on upgrading visuals, lighting, and environmental details while preserving the narrative beats and character moments that have resonated since the game first released. [Naughty Dog]