To take a break from Quiet hill rumors too little, it’s time to revisit the rumored remake of The last of us. According to GamesBeat reporter Jeff Grubb (who also dropped out) Silent Hill 2 remake rumor), we could apparently see The Last of Us remake this holiday season.
During a recent Kinda Funny Gamescast, Grubb mentioned TLOU while I was discussing upcoming releases in 2023. “I keep hearing that it’s coming out this year. This holiday is what we keep hearing. I’m pretty sure of that, too.”
This is according to a tweet from industry insider Tom Anderson back in January who stated that the remake would launch “the second half of 2022.” The re-recording will reportedly not be a simple increase in texture resolution either. By GameReactor, The last of us the remake will use the sequel’s game engine, and as such benefit from the power of PlayStation 5.
The remake is reportedly being developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Visual Arts Service Group, which includes developers from both internal and external studios within Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Sony has not yet responded to anything regarding the remake, but as the summer gaming season gets closer, that could change pretty quickly.
In the meantime, they’re looking forward to the HBO adaptation of The last of us can reportedly expect the series next year. Craig Mazin (“Chernobyl”) develops the series for HBO, which has the lead role Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”), Bella Ramsey (“Game of Thrones”) and Gabriel Luna (Terminator: Dark Fate). Storm Reid, Anna Torv, Jeffrey Pierce, Nick Offerman, Merle Dandridge, Nico Parker, Murray Bartlett and With O’Neil will also star in the series.
Thanks to RelyOnHorror for more information.