"Druckmann Reveals 'Dramatic Reason' for Spores Return in The Last of Us Season 2"

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 eagerly awaited HBO series, which you can view below. In the trailer, we catch a glimpse of Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected whose breath ominously releases the spores.

You can’t stop this.#TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV

— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025

Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.

This thrilling update promises to bring the series closer to the original game's atmosphere, enhancing the tension and horror elements that fans have been eagerly anticipating.