Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A full history of "The Last of Us" franchise. From Bruce Straley & Neil Druckmann joining Naughty Dog, to the most recent rumors regarding a Last of Us Part 3 and the announced Factions standalone multiplayer experience.

Celebrate 10 years of one of the most beloved narrative driven experiences in the history of gaming by learning how the series has evolved! The Last of Us is a highly cinematic action adventure series created by Neil Druckmann, Bruce Straley and the talented team of developers at PlayStation's first party studio - Naughty Dog. The series began as an attempt at Jak & Daxter 4, but quickly evolved into one of the most recognizable and cherished stories in the video game medium. This documentary will cover it all, including: Naughty Dog's early days, the developer of the original PS3 Last of Us title, the PS4 remaster, Part 2, the Remake, and even the highly acclaimed HBO Live Action show of the same name.

Join me as I detail each and every game, breaking down their development history, storyline, gameplay features, visuals, and their critical reception, all backed with each game's original soundtrack.
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Because "The Last of Us" is one of my all-time favorites, I wanted to make sure to get this one right - and put an exceptional amount of work into research, writing, recording, and editing to ensure the best possible viewing experience. I put a ton of passion and effort into this documentary - but even so, there are bound to be errors. Please feel free to let me know in the comments if you spot one! Now sit back, grab a drink and enjoy the ENTIRE History of The Last of Us!

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Table of Contents
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00:00 Intro
02:55 Development of The Last of Us
21:18 The Last of Us (2013)
35:48 Factions Multiplayer (2013)
39:52 Left Behind Expansion
44:29 The Last of Us Remastered (2014)
47:38 Uncharted 4's Impact
50:47 Development of TLOU Part 2
57:05 The Last of Us Part 2 (2020)
01:17:00 Development of TLOU Part 1
01:22:00 The Last of Us Part 1 (2022)
01:26:00 The Last of Us HBO (2023)
01:28:00 The Last of Us Factions Standalone & Future (2023)
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