The Last of Us Season 2 showrunners, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, have exciting news for fans: spores are making a comeback after being absent in Season 1. The latest trailer for the eagerly awaited HBO series, which you can view below, teases the reintroduction of these iconic elements. In the trailer, Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encounters an infected character whose breath visibly releases spores into the air.
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.