Fans of The Last of Us now have a new way to experience the saga: through its original scripts. Publisher Dark Horse Books, in collaboration with Naughty Dog, will release The Last of Us: Part I and Part II Scripts on December 16, 2025, in the U.S.. The book is available for preorder now at retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble for $69.99, with a current discount bringing it down to $66.63.
What’s inside the book?
Written by Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, the volume includes:
- Full scripts for The Last of Us, Left Behind, and The Last of Us Part II
- A foreword by Troy Baker, who voices Joel in the games
- An art gallery by concept artist Hyoung Nam
- A buckram-textured cover with Cordyceps-inspired edge printing
- Page margins designed to evoke the fungal aesthetic of the franchise
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A rare glimpse behind the scenes
Originally created as internal development tools, the scripts were never meant for public release. Druckmann explains:
“At its beginning, The Last of Us was a series of philosophical themes: grief, unconditional love, the relentless pursuit of justice; waiting to be shaped into a story. These scripts were meant to guide our team… until now. For the first time, we’re sharing them with you”.
Gross adds:
“This compilation is a tribute to the studio and a celebration of what’s possible when we create together”.
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Relive every emotional moment
The book covers iconic scenes such as:
- Joel and Ellie’s journey with Tess in Boston
- Ellie’s giraffe encounter
- Joel’s decision at the Fireflies’ hospital
- Abby’s introduction and the final showdown between Ellie and Abby
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series through HBO’s adaptation, this script collection offers a fresh, literary way to revisit the story’s emotional depth.
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