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 revelation comes with the release of 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 individual whose breath ominously releases the spores.
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Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.
This reintroduction of spores is a significant shift from the first season, where the show opted for a different method of infection spread. Fans of the original video game will appreciate this nod to the source material, enhancing the authenticity and horror elements of the series.