Summary
The Last of Usdeveloper Naughty Dog recently shared a detailed cosplay made by a fan who dressed up as Ellie, one of the series' main protagonists and most beloved characters. The cosplay itself features some impressive attention to detail from the creator and is just one of many unique ways in whichThe Last of Usfans can express their affinity for the franchise.
One of Sony and PlayStation’s biggest properties to date,The Last of Ushas further established Naughty Dogas a major creative force in the gaming industry, with both mainline entries boasting impressive sales and accumulating a devout fandom. As fans wait for more new content from the ongoing franchise, many have taken to a variety of creative endeavors to share their love for the series, whether it’s fan art, cosplay, or anything in between.
Even Naughty Dog itself is getting involved with the fandom, as the company took to its official Twitter account to share a fan’s cosplay ofEllie fromThe Last of Us.The costume appears based on Ellie’s appearance inThe Last of Us Part 1,as the fan draws a bow while donning a thick jacket, a backpack, and a ponytail to match the character’s in-game attire. Many fans commenting on the photo, submitted by ericadventures, expressed shock, as the creator looks very similar to the in-game character. The post also links to the official Naughty Dog Tumblr blog, where fans can submit their fan art, cosplay, and even in-game screenshots for a chance to be featured on the company’s social media for all to see.
Naughty Dog Shares Fan’s Cosplay on Official Social Media Account
Of course, there is no shortage of other creative projects taken on by fans of the hit franchise, with different items ranging from exclusive home decor and attire to fully functional items like beanies and even backpacks. Another fan even made their owncustomThe Last of UsPlayStation 5 controllermodeled after the Cordyceps fungus that sparks the outbreak and subsequent apocalypse in the game’s story.
It is works of art and community-driven expressions of fandom like this that keep players active while fans wait for new entries in the ongoing franchise, such asthe upcoming second season ofThe Last of Ustelevision series. While there is still no new information about another possible entry in the video game series, Naughty Dog is currently at work on its next major IP,Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophecy.
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Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.
