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The Last of Us Season 2 Introduces Deadly New Threats to Jackson

Abby's quest for revenge and evolving infected escalate tensions as a fungal outbreak infiltrates the community's water supply.

Bella Ramsey as Ellie dancing with Isabela Merced as Dina slow dancing in The Last of Us Season 2.
Bella Ramsey attends the U.K. premiere of "The Last of Us" Season 2 at the Vue West End on April 10, 2025 in London, England.
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Overview

  • Season 2 begins five years after Season 1, with Joel and Ellie living in the fortified settlement of Jackson, Wyoming.
  • The premiere reveals a new type of infected called Stalkers, which display strategic and stealthy behavior, marking a dangerous evolution of the Cordyceps fungus.
  • A fungal outbreak in Jackson's water pipes poses a significant risk, potentially alerting infected to the settlement's presence.
  • Abby is introduced early as a central antagonist, seeking vengeance against Joel for his actions in the Season 1 finale.
  • Ellie’s growing independence, her strained relationship with Joel, and her developing romance with Dina add emotional depth to the unfolding story.