The Last of Us is widely considered as one of the best video games of all time and its transition into a televised format was nothing short of spectacular, but season 2 faces a lot more pressure after Sony announced it has a variety of video game adaptations in the works. HBO’s hit series became a massive success when it first debuted in 2023, as the first season won multiple awards and surpassed audience expectations. Despite being released during the golden age of video game adaptations, very few performed quite as well while remaining faithful to their source material.

With season 1 picking up where the first game concluded, the show is set to continue by exploring the events of The Last of Us Part II. The story will be split over the course of two seasons, as the project looks set to continue Ellie and Joel’s grueling journey while introducing Abby to the TV adaptation. While Ellie’s upcoming character transformation alongside Abby’s controversial arc in season 2 are bound to be major talking points when the show returns, the series still has big expectations to continue its momentum, and PlayStation’s latest announcement only increases that pressure.