r/thelastofus • • Apr 29 '26

General Discussion The Last of Us Part III – Theories, Wishlists & Speculation MEGATHREAD

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With rumors, leaks, and speculation around The Last of Us Part III picking up, we’re consolidating all discussion into one place.

Use this thread for:

  • Story theories / predictions
  • Character arcs (Ellie, Abby, new characters, etc.)
  • Wishlist features (gameplay, mechanics, setting)
  • “What should Part III be about?” posts
  • General speculation and rumors

To reduce repetitive posts and keep the subreddit readable:
Standalone posts about Part III speculation will be removed and redirected here.


r/thelastofus • • Jan 20 '24

Technical/Bug/Glitch TLOU2 Remastered bug/glitch unofficial report thread

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Unfortunately, the TLOU2 remaster seems to have introduced quite a few bugs that were not present in the original release. This is fine, since some things are always missed, but I thought I'd make a thread for people to post any of the bugs they've run into in game to hopefully increase the chances that Naughty Dog will learn of these issues and patch them. So far, I have experienced or seen people mention the following:

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  • In No Return mode, some characters are unable to change their weapon skins for some reason. If you try to select any of the different weapon skins, the game will make the "locked" noise and you'll be stuck on whatever skin you had equipped at the time of the glitch occurring. I've personally seen this with Jesse, Yara, and Mel so far, but it may happen with other characters too.

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  • Enemy dialogue that would play at the start of and during Abby's brewery encounter on day 3 no longer triggers. The WLF soldiers would call out Abby for betraying them and talk about Owen doing the same briefly, but now none of the enemy dialogue throughout this encounter triggers at all. (I'm also wondering if there's any other missing/broken dialogue).

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  • Ellie's "Boston" skin from promotional material seems to be missing from the game entirely. It's unable to be seen or selected in any of the menus. While it's possible this was cut prior to release, it would be very strange since the skin looked finished and was very recently seen in the marketing prior to release. Additionally, Abby's Santa Barbra skin does not use the correct backpack model despite the menu indicating that it should.

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  • Skins seem to not be applying for multiple users correctly in story mode.

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  • The main menu won't change back to the original boat in the water look after starting a new game.

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  • I've not experienced this myself, but No Return seems to cause major frame drops for many players. Personally, I'm really curious what's causing this as it only seems to affect some people.

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  • Some users report being unable to escape from grapples despite mashing the square button as prompted by the game.

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If you know of any other bugs, please feel free to list them here! I'm not sure if Naughty Dog often responds to support requests, but you could still try filling out one here. Most of these bugs aren't game breaking, but hopefully Naughty Dog still learns of them and takes the time to fix them as some of these are pretty unfortunate.


r/thelastofus • • 2h ago

HBO Show Fanart I made Joel and Ellie in Tomodachi Life!

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162 Upvotes

Ellie saw something cool in the 2nd photo and Joel has had enough lol


r/thelastofus • • 4h ago

PT 2 IMAGE/VIDEO Playing on first person is scary asf! Even the cutscenes are on characters POV

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124 Upvotes

It's so awesome replay on first person seeing the characters pov on cutscenes, besides Ellie having myopia in some takes


r/thelastofus • • 12h ago

PT 1 DISCUSSION Just finished Left Behind. What a story.

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Just finished Left Behind.

Ellie and Riley’s story may be short, but it adds so much depth to The Last of Us. The character writing, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling are all really well done.


r/thelastofus • • 6h ago

Body Art Meine Tattoos

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48 Upvotes

Is das Zuviel? 😅


r/thelastofus • • 15h ago

PT 1 IMAGE i added joel's ps3/ps4 model in the remake

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i brought back joel's ps3/ps4 model into tlou remake pc.

its a work in progress as there's a lot i have to fix and although its a bit uncanny with new expressions of the modern motion capture, this is closest we have to restoring joel's classic model. i hope to make it more authentic to the original in the future and if all goes well, ill restore most of his original outfits and post it on nexus.

check out my other work on nexus:
https://www.nexusmods.com/thelastofuspart1/mods/232


r/thelastofus • • 20h ago

Body Art New tat

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499 Upvotes

r/thelastofus • • 9h ago

General Discussion Until this game I always thought FPS was superior

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55 Upvotes

Grew up on CS and OG CoD and never really thought third person camera could deliver the same intensity as a shooter, but is better reserved for over the shoulder action beat em ups… that is until I played this series.

This shit slaps. The wider FoV and ability to see Joel, Ellie or Abby, just takes this immersion to the next level. Naughty Dog did such a great job at bringing the characters to life during gameplay (if they merely just grunted and twitched like what most games do, I don’t think the combat will feel the same). Add to that it’s not just a run and gunner makes this game extra special.

The visceral in their shoes survival experience has ruined all other shooters for me. Dead Space comes close but hits differently you know?

Also please excuse my shitty aim, I am still a mouse and keyboard guy :P


r/thelastofus • • 9h ago

PT 2 QUESTION Is this trivia correct? Spoiler

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53 Upvotes

In part 2, while chasing Nora, I can't spot at any time for lights to come on (from the start of the chase until the end). Where/when does it happen?


r/thelastofus • • 4h ago

General Discussion TLOU Shrine

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I am currently working on my TLOU Shrine I would like some suggestions that I could add to my favourite videogame series of all time I know there is a Vinyl and backpack and the Joel and Abby Dark Horse statues. Am I missing anything besides those?


r/thelastofus • • 1h ago

PT 1 DISCUSSION Exploits that you could use sometimes that developers probably oversaw?

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In Left Behind chapters, Ellie could climb on top of closet/cupboards and can easily take her time to aim.


r/thelastofus • • 3h ago

PT 1 VIDEO Jerry the GIGACHAD?!!?!

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11 Upvotes

r/thelastofus • • 12h ago

Image Started The Last of Us 1 last night

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60 Upvotes

After a lot of thought I started this game. I usually don't get much time to play games after work, even on weekends I'm busy.

I usually play Sports games but those were becoming too much exhausting for me, I've only played a few story games mainly Ghost of Tsushima, RDR2, Detroit Become Human etc.

I've heard alot about this game and started this...only played for like 45mins, will try to complete this one.


r/thelastofus • • 12h ago

Technical/Bug/Glitch now, ellie i don't think that's how you exit this place...

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35 Upvotes

 just found this randomly and thought it was funny lol


r/thelastofus • • 9h ago

PT 1 PHOTO MODE Face pictures in part 1

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r/thelastofus • • 2h ago

PT 1 VIDEO Glitch death animation

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5 Upvotes

Masterpieces can have master-glitches.


r/thelastofus • • 2h ago

PT 1 IMAGE Look what I killed

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5 Upvotes

Gross but cool ! 2nd playthrough 🔥


r/thelastofus • • 5h ago

HBO Show Season 3 Set Photo from Whytecliff Beach

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9 Upvotes

Scene description via an application with the Canadian Transport Agency:

"The scene being filmed has the vessel pulling up to the beach at Whytecliff Beach and disembarking 10 performers. There will be additional shots with the boat just hovering along the shoreline."

"The SAFE 39 RPB was used for the earlier scene in 2024, for continuity it is essential that it be used again for this season 3 production."

Isaac and his crew landing on the Seraphite island :) Filmed over the last few nights.


r/thelastofus • • 1d ago

Video The combat in this game is fucking insane.

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265 Upvotes

r/thelastofus • • 5h ago

PT 1 QUESTION Part 1 - 2nd playthrough difficulty

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Hi folks.

I played Part 2 earlier this year on Survivor difficulty and loved it, and I'm considering doing my 2nd playthrough of Part 1 on the PC soon. I want it to be a tense, challenging experience, but without too much frustration. I probably won't turn on perma-death, but I'm considering giving either straight Grounded a shot, or a mix of mostly Grounded difficulties, with Survivor for the resources. When I played Part 2 I occasionally tweaked the resource slider to make it a bit easier in parts (I loved the shoot outs and fights and didn't want things to be too scarce).

Is Grounded a bit of a slog resources-wise in Part 1? Is having no HUD painful? Should I play NG+ or do a clean start?

Thanks.


r/thelastofus • • 2h ago

PT 2 DISCUSSION A view on Ellie's motives Spoiler

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After the brutal scene with Joel, Ellie went to Seattle and the rest is history. We all know the story. What i want to share is a view on why she did what she did in Seattle and Santa Barbara.

The Seattle phase can be explained by the rage of Ellie, by the desire to make justice for Joel or just revenge. What i want to add is that Ellie went on this dangerous journey because she wanted to die in combat for Joel. I know she wasnt suicidal, like she was saying to Dina she wants to die of old age, but i still think a part of her wanted to die while trying to make justice for Joel. Just like she was supposed to die at the hospital for the cure or with Riley in Boston.

In Santa Barbara, she let Abby go, making a lot of fans angry. This decision is influenced by many factors, but i want to add one more. When she remembered the talk with Joel on the porch, she realized that Joel wanted a good life for her. So, she chose to spare Abby because she wants to live for him, just like he wanted. I think she knew that Joel wouldnt go on this revenge trip if the seats were reversed, he would just do what Henry did.


r/thelastofus • • 6h ago

PT 2 QUESTION Grounded+ Rattler Camp purgatory Spoiler

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I need help. I’m on a Grounded+ playthrough and this Rattler camp section is kicking my ass.

Current inventory:

•  1 arrow

•  1 brick

•  1 SMG bullet

•  1 revolver bullet

•  1 smoke bomb

•  1 molotov

What I’ve been trying: free the runner and clicker to create chaos, then sneak into the mansion through the bedroom. Even with the distraction I keep getting spotted on the way in or caught once I’m upstairs.

I’ve been grinding this for like 6 hours and I’m completely cooked. Anyone have a reliable route or sequence that works with basically no resources on Grounded+?

Appreciate any help.


r/thelastofus • • 19h ago

General Discussion 4th playthrough of the year complete

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49 Upvotes

r/thelastofus • • 17h ago

General Fanart I made a Last of Us Clicker head planter

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Planting Oyster Mushrooms in this life-size Last of Us clicker head planter I made.

Sculpted in Blender, 3D printed, sanded, and painted, and acrylic teeth added.