While this was not a feature in the upgraded version of the first game, which was adapted into Season 1 of the show, it sounds like Naughty Dog wants to entice people further to play the remastered version of the sequel with the lost levels. According to Neil Druckmann, these levels will offer an insight into the second game’s development and will increase fan appreciation for the work behind the franchise. “While the TV show has diverged from the original works to suit the medium and likely will again, these levels are not meant to be indicative of work on the HBO show, which is separate from Part II Remastered’s development,” Druckmann explained. 

This news will no doubt be exciting for all fans, whether they have played the games or not, as it means the HBO series may yet offer even more surprises regardless of your familiarity with the franchise. Could we see more resource collection and the customary moving of pallets and ladders around in Season 2 of “The Last of Us?” 

On a more serious note, we may also see more flashbacks with certain key characters or elements that help to flesh out some of the second game’s side characters. Either way, the news makes it clear that we could be seeing more original material in the hit show’s upcoming second season, and that’s good news for fans of all stripes.