The showrunners of The Last of Us Season 2, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, have exciting news for fans: "spores are back" after their notable absence in Season 1. This thrilling development was teased in the latest trailer for the upcoming HBO series. In the trailer, we catch a glimpse of Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected whose breath visibly releases spores, signaling a return to one of the game's iconic elements.
The trailer, shared by Max on Twitter, promises an intense continuation of the story with the caption, "You can’t stop this. #TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max." This announcement has stirred anticipation among fans eager to see how the spores will be integrated into the show's narrative.
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.