Fans of theLast of Usgaming franchise responded to the release of 2020’sPart IIentry with a notable intensity.

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And what an impact it has been.

The story is coming back into the zeitgeist withThe Last of Us Part II Remastered, coming Jan. 19.

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Dina and Ellie in ‘The Last of Us Part II Remastered’.Naughty Dog

(Ian Alexander’s Lev is spotted inthe announcement trailer.)

Offering even more insight into the original game’s development is the director’s commentary feature.

What about the long-rumoredThe Last of Us Part III?

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Joel in ‘The Last of Us Part II Remastered’.Naughty Dog

Druckmann insists the development of thePart IIremaster and season 2 of the show is just “serendipitous.”

(Druckmann showruns HBO’sThe Last of UswithCraig Mazin.)

The Emmy-nominated TV drama is prepping to start filming early next year ahead of a planned 2025 premiere.

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The Rat King monster in ‘The Last of Us Part II Remastered’.Naughty Dog

Hopefully, they’ll be less intense than the gamers were.

versus things we cant control (the audiences reaction).

With the shows popularity, Im sure well get the gamut of emotional responses.