Summary
The Last of UsSeason2 is easily one of the most highly-anticipated bits of television on the horizon, though we still have to wait until an undisclosed date in 2025 for it to hit TV screens. Progress has been steady on the show behind the scenes though, andHBOrecently gave us a slicein the form of a new trailerto try and whet our appetites until the big premiere.
It’s a jam-packed trailer to say the least, filled with unknown characters and scenes that will be familiar to those that have played The Last of Us Part 2. It’s not just visuals either, as HBO has managed to traumatize a section of The Last of Us fans with a very subtle bit of audio part way into the trailer. If you haven’t played the game and don’t want the story spoiled for you,this is your warning to duck out now.
Shortly after the trailer went live,a Twitter user by the name of Deitydjarinnoticed a very familiar sound playing over the top of some scenes for around 30 seconds of the trailer. It starts at the 1 minute and 12 second mark, where an infected person presumably gets their brains blown out after tackling Ellie to the ground, and ends when the trailer cuts to black and the title screen appears.
The Last of Us Season 2’s Trailer Uses Audio To Hint At Joel’s Death
All that can be heard during that segment of the trailer is a sort of constant, high-pitched ringing, mostly likely used in the trailer to simulate the sound of a bullet going off right in your ear. However, Deitydjarin spotted that this sound is exactly that same one that plays during one of The Last of Us Part 2’s most harrowing and brutal moments.
Most of you reading will be aware of the scene in whichAbby goes golfing and uses Joel’s head as a ball- all while a pinned down Ellie watches on in horror - but you may not remember the sound that plays, presumably due to the shock and all of those tears covering your eyes. Thankfully, Deitydjarin did remember, and provided a clip of the trailer and then a clip of Joel’s death to compare against each other.
As you can hear in the clips, it’s exactly the same sound, and it’s unlikely that it’s a coincidence either. This is almost definitely HBO and the makers of The Last of Us sneaking in a little reference to bring horrible memories flooding back to the heads of those that have played the game. Just like Deitydjarin says, it’s absolutely evil behavior, but it’s also kind of brilliant.
The Last of Us Part 2
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In The Last Of Us Part 2, the award-winning sequel to Naughty Dog’s smash hit, Ellie sets off for Seattle and a showdown with a deadly enemy.
