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 thrilling development was teased in the latest trailer for the upcoming HBO series, where we see Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encounter an infected whose breath ominously releases the spores.
The trailer, shared by Max on Twitter, hints at the return of this iconic element from the original game, with the caption, "You can’t stop this. #TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max." This announcement has sparked excitement among fans eager to see how this aspect of the game 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.