Dark Horse Books and Naughty Dog have teamed for The Last of Us: Part 1 and Part 2 Scripts, a giant tome collecting the scripts from The Last of Us Part 1 and the standalone expansion Left Behind, and The Last of Us Part 2, written by Neil Druckmann, and Halley Gross.
Relive every climactic moment in The Last of Us: Part I and Part II Scripts, from Joel and Ellie’s time with Tess in Boston, to Ellie’s joy while petting giraffes, to Joel’s heart-wrenching decision at the Fireflies’ hospital in The Last of Us Part I. Then, dive into The Last of Us Part II’s dual-perspective story, including Abby’s shocking introduction, Ellie and Dina forging a bond together, an enthralling encounter with the Rat King, and the final showdown between Ellie and Abby.
In addition to the unforgettable drama, this volume features an art gallery with work by Naughty Dog principal character concept artist Hyoung Nam, a buckram-textured cover with all new art, and block printing along the pages’ edges that evokes the franchise’s iconic Cordyceps fungus.
“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, written during the games’ development, were meant to guide our team as we brought that world to life. They were never intended for public view—until now. For the first time, we’re sharing them with you—hoping this rare glimpse brings you even closer to the heart of Joel, Ellie, Abby, and the world they inhabit.” – Neil Druckmann
The Last of Us: Part 1 and Part 2 Scripts arrives on December 16, 2025, with a cover price of $69.99.
